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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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
Born to Adapt: Rotorua to Christchurch in 2026!
Challenge yourself this summer with a run, walk or roll through beautiful trail settings in Rotorua and Christchurch Born to Adapt is back in Rotorua and coming to Christchurch for the… Read More
Rotorua Physiotherapists Given Training
Rotorua Physiotherapists Trained in Removable Rigid Dressing Fabrication Rotorua patients will soon have improved access to essential post-amputation care, following a hands-on training session at the Rotorua regional clinic in November.… Read More
Digital Innovation at AOPA Conference
A growing interest in digital workflows was evident at this year’s international conference. Read More
New Model of Amputee Support Showcased
When trauma leads to limb loss, recovery demands far more than a prosthesis — it calls for coordinated care, human connection, and innovative thinking. Read More