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Auckland Centre reopens following major rebuild

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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.

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Reconnecting New Zealand to the Global Community

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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.

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Ten Years of Service, Leadership, and Heart

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When Jeremy Speight joined Peke Waihanga, there were around 55-60 staff across the country, supported by a national team of just five people.

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Demand Rising for Inclusive Trail Events

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Born to Adapt attracted record participation last month, returning to Rotorua and launching in Christchurch for the first time.

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Technician Transforming Lives

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Prosthetic technician, Hannah Van den Bulck is looking forward to heading back to Zambia this April to help people in need of artificial limbs.

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Post-Amputation Pain Programme to Become Permanent

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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.

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Kiwi Generosity Helps Indian Amputee

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A student in India has benefited from Kiwi generosity and been fitted with a prosthetic after a life-changing accident resulted in the loss of his leg.

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Milestone 1000 Referrals for Peer Support Service

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The 1000th referral was received for the Peer Support Service in October – a major milestone since the service began operating in 2019.

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Peke Waihanga ‘Inspector Gadget’ Helps Patients Become Super Humans

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Peke Waihanga has a team of ‘inspector gadgets’ who make adaptive devices so amputees can overcome the challenges they face every day.

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Life Coaching Service Offered in Auckland

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A new service offering life coaching sessions for prosthetic patients is being trialled by Peke Waihanga in Auckland.

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