MS Gisborne and East Coast

Here is the MS AGM Agenda for Wednesday July 23rd 2025. Please feel free to make contact with our MS office with any queries or if you require papers for 'Election of Officers'.

Our MS AGM is coming up on the 23rd July starting at 12 noon. Lunch and refreshment's will be available.

‼️ SEVERE WEATHER WARNING ‼️

Mōrena whānau ☀️
It’s calm out there right now and the rest of the country is getting hit hard but we’re not going to escape the front.
MetService has issued an ORANGE 🍊 heavy rain 🌧️ warning for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti about and north of Ruatoria for the nine hours from 5pm today (Friday) through to 2am Saturday.
Expect 60-90 mm of rain 🌧️ with localised downpours possible and peak rates of 25-35mm/hr.
Streams and rivers may rise rapidly and there’s likely to be surface flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions.
Clear your drains and gutters whānau! Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Take care out there! 🖤

Gisborne District Council
Radio Ngati Porou
Turanga FM Media
Bevan for Breakfast on MORE FM
Te Araroa Civil Defence
Waiapu Civil Defence
Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou
Māhaki Tiaki Tangata
Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa
SH35 Panui
The Gisborne Herald
Te Akau o Tokomaru Civil Defence Page
Tairāwhiti - Fire and Emergency NZ
community
Rere Community
Uawa Civil Defence - Tolaga Bay East Coast
UAWA LIVE
Eastern Economic Corridor - EEC
Lottin Point Motel, East Cape
catchment restoration project
puia springs & waipiro bay civil defence

Neil Woodhams, President of Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, joined Dale Husband on Waatea News to discuss the recent study which showed a 67% surge of MS diagnoses in New Zealand since 2006 and the Māori disparities that highlight the urgent need for Neurological care investment.

Listen to their interview here: https://msnz.org.nz/ms-diagnosis-surges-67-in-nz-maori-disparities-highlight-urgent-need-for-neurological-care-investment/

This 'Korero for Change' Webinar was so informative that I thought I'd share it

Kōrero for Change | Health | 11th June 2025 Welcome to the Kōrero for Change webinar series! Access Matters Aotearoa is facilitating courageous conversations about ableism in key areas of life where in...

Age Friendly Tairāwhiti Survey Is Tairāwhiti Age Friendly? The Tairāwhiti Positive Ageing Trust is working with the Office of Seniors to assess the age-friendliness of the region. We invite Tairāwhiti residents aged 55 and over to complete this survey to contribute your experience of living in the region. Findings from the sur...

Looking forward to this great information gathering event on Tuesday.

I had the pleasure of speaking to the lovely people at the monthly U3A meeting last week about Multiple Sclerosis.
It was a great turn out and I was told that they loved the quiz and prizes.

Big Shout Out - Gisborne Volunteer Centre would love to show their appreciation for all of the fantastic volunteers in our region. If you volunteer for an organisation whether its on a committee, 1:1, as a volunteer manager or just give your time freely to help others then come along and enjoy a free morning tea.

We’re giving a to all volunteers this June!

Join us on Monday the 16th for morning tea at the RSA as a little way to say thanks for all you do.

Bring your buddies and your big supporters! Just let us know you’re coming - register on our website or give us a call.

Time Matters with MS. NZ has well below the number of neurologists needed. Help Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand with its urgent plea to government, by clicking on the link and giving your support.

📢 A Wake-Up Call for Aotearoa: MS Cases Are Rising: Our Health System Must Keep Up 🧠

On , Multiple Sclerosis NZ is calling for urgent government investment in neurologists, MS nurse specialists, and allied healthcare teams.

A new study shows a 67% rise in MS diagnoses between 2006 and 2022, with over 5000 Kiwis now estimated to be living with MS.

But too many face delayed diagnoses, especially Māori and Pacific peoples, due to a chronic shortage of specialists and unequal access to care. This delay costs people time, quality of life, and long-term health.

“When MS is diagnosed early, treatment can slow progression and improve lives. But right now, New Zealand has just 47 neurologists – well below what we need.”

It’s time for action. MS care can’t wait.

📍 Read more and support our call: https://msnz.org.nz/press-release-critical-shortage-of-neurologists-as-multiple-sclerosis-cases-rise/