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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More Māori and Pacific health workers should be doctors, nurses and managers - Dr Matire Harwood
District Health Boards are among the biggest employers of Māori and Pacific people. But they're not doctors, nurses and managers, they're cleaners, kitchen workers and orderlies. Read More
Addressing social factors 'key to tackling Pasifika health problems'
A New Zealand-based health manager says the social determinants of health need to be addressed in the fight against diabetes and obesity. See the full story here. Read More
Liam takes on all challenges in first Halberg Games attendance
Read Liam's awesome story leading up to his first Halberg Games here Read More
Love your heart
With World Heart Day coming up this Sunday, the Midweek spoke to Whaiora nurse Kuini de la Mare about the importance of looking after your ticker. Read More
Peer Support Service Launch - Media Release
Read the media release for the Peer Support Service here. For more information please visit www. peersupport. nz Read More
Landmark Report Released into Maori Aging and Disabilities
The New Zealand Maori Council has released a comprehensive policy statement challenging the Government and policy makers to do more when it comes to Maori elders, the aging and those… Read More
2019 Halberg Games
The Halberg Games is a national, three day sports competition open to physically disabled and visually impaired 8-21 year olds. Read More
Peer Support Service - registrations now open
Are you an amputee interested receiving support from a Peer Support Volunteer? Read More
Woman who pleaded for amputation now on the path to independence with prosthetics and property in her sights
Elane Corby has had a big year; from battling terminal cancer and having her leg amputated to now learning to walk again with a mind to move into her own place.… Read More
Back from the brink: How I reversed my type 2 diabetes
Being diagnosed with out-of-control type 2 diabetes was a shock for Stuff writer John McCrone. But is this how we can all fight back? See the story here. Read More