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.

For questions and media enquiries, please contact communications@nzals.co.nz 

Holly Robinson - The Kiwi Paralympian who is now an avatar in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics video game

Dunedin Paralympian Holly Robinson is one of just nine real-life athletes set to feature in the first official International Paralympic Committee video game, The Pegasus Dream Tour, created by Japanese game… Read More

Rachel Māia: Back to Real Rock

NZ Paraclimber Rachel Māia has had an incredible journey since becoming an amputee in 2019. Read More

Have a Go Golf Day - 10 April 2021

Peke Waihanga is excited to be holding our first ever Have a Go Golf Day with Whakatane Golf Club!    Register at https://tinyurl. Read More

Amputee Rehabilitation Study Day - Northland

After an awesome first event in Auckland, Peke Waihanga is excited to bring our Amputee Rehab Study Day to the Northland Region! Read More

'A lot of sweat and tears': Limb-it-less Shaz Dagg conquers Coast to Coast

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Paratriathlete Shaz Dagg looking to inspire in Coast to Coast

Paratriathlete Shaz Dagg is not afraid of a challenge and now she has her eyes on becoming the first female amputee to complete the Coast to Coast. Read More

Diabetes Action Month - Interview with Paul Sellars

For Diabetes Action Month, we are chatting with amputees with diabetes about their experiences. Read More

Diabetes Action Month - Interview with Phil May

For Diabetes Action Month, we are chatting with amputees with diabetes about their experiences. Read More

Kids Get Active Days 2020

Peke Waihanga and Dsport are excited to announce Kids Get Active is back for 2020/2021! Venues and dates are below. Read More

ACC Feedback Survey - Live Stronger For Longer

ACC are conducting research alongside Live Stronger For Longer so that they can develop a solution which delivers great, sustainable outcomes in the injury prevention space for New Zealanders that… Read More

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