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
AUT, Waitematā DHB launch new podiatry clinic for diabetes patients
Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have launched a new clinic within AUT Integrated Health, near North Shore Hospital. Read More
Young cancer amputee refuses to live in slow lane
See the full story about Deanna Marsden by Stuff here Read More
Being Me: Alex
Alex Hunt is a 25-year-old professional tennis player, born with one arm and a dream of one day, playing in a tennis Grand Slam. Read More
Do you identify with limb deficiency? Do you play sport?
Are you over 18? Do you participate in sport? You could win $200! Read More
Whanganui paraclimber Rachel Māia heads for world championships
Read the story about Rachel here Read More
NZ Geographic - The leg shop
What happens when you lose a limb? See the story from NZ Geographic on our Auckland centre and patients here. Read More
Sophie Pascoe heads New Zealand team for world para swim champs
In the best form of her life, Sophie Pascoe will spearhead the New Zealand Para Swimming team to contest the world champs in London in September. Read More
Inaugural integrated dance class introduced in competition for dancers with disabilities
Tauranga Dance Incorporated has announced a new integrated dance class open to anyone who dances and lives with a disability. Read more about it here Read More
NZALS Peer Support Service - Call for Volunteers
Are you an amputee interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer? Read More
Kids Get Active Dunedin - Otago Daily Times
Thank you Otago Daily Times for coming along to the Dunedin Kids Get Active Day on Sunday! See the story here. Read More