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Peke Waihanga Board Chair’s 10-Year Term Ends

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Retiring Chair George Reedy has been recognised for his 10 years at the head of the Peke Waihanga Board.

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Peke Waihanga Commits to Future Talent in Prosthetics/Orthotics

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Peke Waihanga Graduate Programme tackles the difficulties the organisation has recruiting Prosthetists/Orthotists – an essential role in the organisation.

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Teamwork and Innovation Support Young Amputee’s Fitness Goals

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Peke Waihanga teamwork and creativity is helping 15-year-old Elliott reach his CrossFit goals.

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Celebrating the Heroes Behind Prosthetics and Orthotic Services

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November 5 is International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day and is an opportunity to celebrate the important role clinical staff play delivering Peke Waihanga prosthetic and orthotic services.

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From Concept to Gold: Peke Waihanga Limb at Paralympics

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Peke Waihanga Dunedin Team’s collaboration with Paralympian Anna Grimaldi resulted in a gold medal winning performance in Paris.

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Peke Waihanga Showcased at Parliament

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Peke Waihanga work and its mobile workshop were showcased at Parliament recently during a day featuring the country’s mobile health units which aim to remove access barriers by bringing healthcare…

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Opening Celebrates Auckland Orthotic Service’ Achievements

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The opening of Auckland’s new Orthotic Service Space was a chance to reflect on how far the service has come in its short history since opening in August 2021.

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Wellington Prosthetist/Orthotist Relishes Role

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Peke Waihanga Wellington clinical prosthetist/orthotist Jamie Villalon embodies the curiosity and drive to make sense of the world that is at the heart of science and technology.

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Good Things Take Time

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Mainlander Kori Stanger is a patient but determined man.

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Best Awards Finalist!

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Peke Waihanga – Best Awards Finalists 2 Years Running ‘I can’t thank Alex and the team enough for what they have done for me.

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