Kawepūrongo - News & Stories
Tēnā koe, welcome to our newsroom! Here we share stories and news from the amputee community and the exciting things happening year round.
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Peke Waihanga Recognised Globally for Leadership in Prosthetic Digital Innovation
Product Development & Commercialisation Lead, Charlotte Bunnett, presenting at the Australian Orthotics and Prosthetics Association (AOPA) conference 2025. Read More
Noticed some changes to our colours and branding?
Following patient and staff brand surveys conducted last year, we've made a series of updates to streamline and strengthen our brand, while keeping the elements people value most. Read More
New Nelson Centre Brings Prosthetic and Orthotic Care Closer to Home
People in the Nelson region now have improved access to prosthetic and orthotic services following the opening of a new Peke Waihanga centre in Nelson. Read More
Pain Collaborators Group Established to Support and Strengthen National Integrated Pain Service
Led by Pain Specialist Dr Sheela Perumal and National Rehab Lead Sinead Ennis, the group includes representatives from centres across the country. Read More
Auckland Centre reopens following major rebuild
The Auckland Centre has officially reopened following an extensive redevelopment, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality patient care across the Northern region. Read More
Reconnecting New Zealand to the Global Community
A renewed push is underway to revive New Zealand’s chapter of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) – with Clinical Orthotist and advocate Sean Tickner leading the charge. Read More
Ten Years of Service, Leadership, and Heart
When Jeremy Speight joined Peke Waihanga, there were around 55-60 staff across the country, supported by a national team of just five people. Read More
Demand Rising for Inclusive Trail Events
Born to Adapt attracted record participation last month, returning to Rotorua and launching in Christchurch for the first time. Read More
Technician Transforming Lives
Prosthetic technician, Hannah Van den Bulck is looking forward to heading back to Zambia this April to help people in need of artificial limbs. Read More
Post-Amputation Pain Programme to Become Permanent
From next month, Peke Waihanga will make its post-amputation pain pilot (trialled in 2025) a permanent national service. This follows strong results from the initial six-month trial. Read More