Multiple Sclerosis Hawke's Bay

21/06/2026

16/06/2026

This event was a highlight of the recent conference Julie, Sue and Jeff attended. Both speakers an inspiration and their work will make a difference to our MS community. Take a look at the webinar attached.

MSNZ was proud to host 'Rethinking the Future of MS' alongside Wellington Multiple Sclerosis and the New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust with speakers Anna Ranta and Hanneke Hulst.

Anna, the leading neurologist and researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington, shared the findings from a landmark national workforce study published in BMJ Neurology Open.

Hanneke, the new Professor of Brain Research and Director of the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland, shared her insights with both lived experience and research about the impacts of cognitive changes in MS, and the importance of early identification and support.

The link to watch the event is here: https://www.msnz.org.nz/rethinking-the-future-of-ms-care-a-landmark-evening-at-parliament-and-a-clear-call-to-action/

Lastly, a big thank you to all who attended, Stephenson MP for hosting us at Parliament and Pub Charity Limited for funding the event.

16/06/2026

Get involved, make an impact, and give back locally.
As community organisations, we rely on the generosity and incredible support of people like you to help us deliver community services, information, social connection and advocacy.

Ride for MS 2026 isn’t just a trip, it’s a powerful way to give back and help fund vital advocacy for better services, better access, better treatment, and better lives.

Take part and MS New Zealand will send 1/3 of the funds you raise to your nominated regional MS Society, to help deliver essential services in your community.

The tour showcases the best of the North – traverse The Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail, and explore small towns with quirky art galleries, kauri forests, ferry and boat rides, NZ’s iconic attractions along with wonderful sights and experiences that only the locals know about. The trip includes:
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds
• Footprints Waipoua Twilight Forest
• Wairere Boulders
• Pompallier Mission and Printery
• Hundertwasser Park Centre – Te Hononga
• Manea Footprints of Kupe

📅 When: 21-25 September 2026
🚴 Distance: 20 – 40km per day (on an e-bike!)
🤝 Who: Anyone connected to MS – people living with MS, friends, family, or supporters

Medium fitness is recommended to take part in this leisurely ride, with some slightly difficult uphill parts – but there is also a support van that will follow the entire trip and can transport riders if needed.

Together, let’s ride with meaning.
If you would like more information contact Julie - [email protected].

03/06/2026

To all our amazing supporters who came along to our annual quiz night. We are truly grateful for your generosity in bidding on auction items, buying raffle tickets and being involved in the heads and tails games. I think you would all agree it was a fun night.

We raised $5400!!! 🥳🙌😍

To all our fabulous sponsors, thank you, thank you, thank you. The support from the wider community for our small charity is overwhelming.

Grant Petherick Fishing

Cake Collective
Downey Butchers
Fisherman's shop
The Tyre shop
Simply Indulgent - Simple Skin Therapy
Copper & Hues Hair
Wild Hair Salon
This is Indevin
Beth Shan Funerals
Bayview Fish shop
Ali's Zumba
Beauty Fix
Classic Sheepskin
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken
Vital Hub Chiropractic
Body Restoration Massage
The Hotel Sheet
Koa Botanics
Rio Beauty
Electrify NZ

That's quite a list!!!😊🧡

03/06/2026

Napier residents, it’s your time to have a chance to say what’s important to you and what Napier City Councillors should prioritise in the next annual plan. Click on the link to share your voice.

This Annual Plan consultation outlines the projects and proposals we’re planning for the year ahead. It also includes key financial details, including proposed rates. Let us know what you think.

28/05/2026

Let’s go …….. 2026 quiz night has started. Good luck to all teams who have joined us. An amazing turn out. Thank you so much for your support.
A special thank you to all our sponsors who have given so generously.

28/05/2026

Check this out .......... our first ever deluxe brownie tower by the Cake Collective is all ready to go for tonights quiz. Be sure to be ready for a bidding war for this amazing auction item. The tower features three of the Cake Collective's popular brownie flavours: cheesecake brownie, biscoff brownie and oreo brownie. Also included is approx 24 brownie wedges, cookies, ferrero rocher chocolates, toblerone chocolates, mini oreo's and more. Decorations contain nuts. Rrp $175.

Remember to bring gold coins for the raffles and heads n tails.

Kick off is 7pm sharp.

24/05/2026

Thank you Auto Super Shoppe Onekawa for giving our organisation a helping hand. As a small organisation having this support is truly appreciated.
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Helping Hand is an annual Auto Super Shoppes promotion to give back to our community.
This year’s Helping Hand recipient is The Hawkes Bay Multiple Sclerosis Society. We are servicing and warranting the vehicle provided for Julie, the local registered nurse. Please take the time to read the following information regarding this organisation and the vital role they have within our community.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a life-long neurological condition affecting 5000 New Zealanders across Aotearoa. Increasingly being diagnosed in younger people, it often emerges between the ages of 20 to 50. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed than men.
A complex condition, MS presents with a range of symptoms. No two people experience MS in the same way, or the same combination of symptoms.
In most cases, MS is now treatable and manageable with timely diagnosis, access to treatment and lifestyle modifications. As yet, there is no cure or known cause of MS, but many genetic and environmental factors have been shown to contribute to its development.
MS doesn’t just affect those diagnosed but also their family, whānau, carers and support system. MS services are available throughout New Zealand for all those affected.
For further information check out the MSNZ website https://www.msnz.org.nz/

The Hawke’s Bay Multiple Sclerosis Society provides support and education to people with multiple sclerosis and their families/whanau.
The Society provides peer support groups, gives information and knowledge about MS to clients and their families and the wider community.
For more information about our local Hawkes’s Bay Multiple Sclerosis Society and fundraising events please visit https://hawkesbaymultiplesclerosis.org/

23/05/2026

Seats are filling fast for our MS Quiz Night — and you won’t want to miss out! 🧠✨
Grab your team and secure your table now by emailing [email protected]. Tables of up to 6 or join in solo — everyone’s welcome!
We’ve got some fantastic prizes still to be announced 👀 so stay tuned… it’s shaping up to be a great night.
Bring along gold coins so you can be part of the heads and tails as well as purchasing tickets for the fabulous raffle prizes available. Auctions on the night too.
Don’t leave it too late — once we’re full, we’re full!