MS Waikato

World MS Day - Saturday 30th May

World MS Day is an international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. It is a day of global solidarity, collective action and hope.

The cause of MS is still unknown, but it affects 1 in every 1000, with women 3 times as likely to be affected than men. MS Waikato are providing support services to 321 MS clients and their families.

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month

This Brainstorming podcast is about hope for those with Huntington's Disease. Clare de Lore talks with Sir Richard Faull, who established the Centre for Brain Research, and Mary Hiron, who's family are impacted by HD.

Brainstorming with Clare de Lore: The hope for those with Huntington's disease In the debut episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we find out what exactly Huntington's disease is, who is affected by it, and the realities of liv

This special World MS Day edition of the award-winning Understanding MS course is for anyone with an interest in MS.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with MS, or working in healthcare, this course will increase your knowledge of MS symptoms, how MS is diagnosed and the impact of an MS diagnosis.

You will also learn about the global barriers to early MS diagnosis and explore solutions. Through interactive content and real-world insights, you’ll gain valuable knowledge about MS 🧡

Online Course - World MS Day Want to know more about multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it’s diagnosed? Join the free online course ‘MS Diagnosis and Symptoms’ and learn about one of the most important moments in the MS journey – diagnosis. This is special World MS Day edition of the award-winning Understanding MS course i...

May is Huntington's Disease awareness month, this post, created by Huntington's Disease Association, explains how HD can affect a person's ability to communicate and how you can help.

Ahead of World MS Day, the MS International Federation has launched MS Symptoms and Diagnosis, a special World MS Day edition of the award winning Understanding MS programme, developed by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in collaboration with MSIF.

It is designed for healthcare professionals, people living with MS, family members, carers, educators, and anyone with an interest in MS.

The course if free and fully online, it is open from 1 May - 15 June and approximately 6 hours (self paced). To register - https://worldmsday.org/online-course/

The Michael Ford Memorial Golf Tournament

This was another fantastic day at Ngahinepouri Golf Club, and raised $8,377. Congratulations to Rhondda Bruce who was awarded first place with overall best Stableford.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors and players for your support - Midland Neurology, STIHL SHOP Te Rapa, Ngāhinepōuri Golf Club, Craigs Investment Partners - Mark Etheridge, Stainless Design Ltd, Move My Pension, Nigel Tate Financial Planning, Laser Plumbing Hamilton West, Dulux - Alan Patterson, Tree Menders LTD, Eric & Lauraine Mills, Lugtons Real Estate - Terry Ryan, Your Way - Kia Roha, RWA Lawyers, The Eagles Nest, Foy & Halse Lawyers, The Brand Makers, HR Connect Ltd, Gallagher Insurance, Print House Ltd, Te Aroha Mineral Spas, South City Health Pharmacy Hamilton, Vilagrad Winery, Bunnings Warehouse Te Rapa, Davy Engravers (1987) Ltd, Prodrive Golf, The Lookout Bar & Kitchen, The Lawrenson Group, Confinement Escape rooms - Hamilton, Unichem Flagstaff Pharmacy Hamilton, Event Cinemas - Hamilton, Hoyts Te Awa

The Michael Ford Golf Tournament

If you enjoy a game of golf, our annual tournament is taking place on Friday and we now have availability for one extra team to join us, plus space for an individual in another team. The tournament is open to both registered and casual players.

It is taking place at Ngahinepouri golf club from 10am, its a Stableford tournament playing 18 holes. The day includes morning tea, sausage sizzle and soft drink on the course. We have been donated some fantastic prizes and the weather forecast looks great.

If you're interested please contact [email protected], entry is $50 pp, further information can also be found on our website https://www.mswaikato.org.nz/services-events/upcoming-events/28-the-michael-ford-ms-waikato-charity-golf-tournament

HDYO NZ are organising a camp in Queenstown, May 2026 for youth impacted by Huntington's Disease. MS Waikato have clients registered to attend.

To help make this possible, Steph from HDYO is aiming to raise $5,000 by running 'Round the Bays', a half marathon in March.

Please consider supporting Steph by donating through the link below.

Running for Huntington's Disease Youth Camps Running for Huntington's Disease Youth Camps

The Michael Ford Golf Tournament

Our annual golf tournament is taking place at Ngahinepouri Golf club on Friday 20th March.

If you would like to join us for the day, registrations are now being taken.

The event includes morning tea, a sausage sizzle and soft drink on the course. This is a Stableford tournament, it is a fun day out and is open to players of all abilities with a great range of prizes to be won. Entry is $50pp.

We are also seeking individuals or organisations who may be interested in sponsoring the event, and hopefully joining us on the day too. We offer a wide range of sponsorship options. Platinum and gold sponsorships both include hole sponsorship and team entry. All funds raised will remain in our region to assist with the provision of support services for those affected by Multiple Sclerosis or Huntington’s Disease.

For more information, please visit our website www.mswaikato.org.nz or email [email protected] to confirm availability. We hope to see you there!

From the 1st February, the maximum prescription length will increase from 3 months to 12 months.

Government u-turns on prescription co-payment fees People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new, 12-month prescriptions.