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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Sculptor’s prosthetic hand does nearly everything
Gavin Wilson of Dunedin, wears New Zealand’s newest robotic hand, which is sensitive enough to hold an egg but strong enough to pop a tennis ball. Read More
The real reason that politician-in-a-disabled-carpark story is outrageous
Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero on what the recent flap over a National candidate parking in a disabled space reveals about our attitudes towards disability. Read More
Amputees going out on a limb to give their body parts a fitting farewell
Amputees are now routinely offered the option of keeping their amputated limbs, a practice that was considered unthinkable in the past. Read More
Spirit of Gold Mufti Day
Support our elite Para athletes on the road to PyeongChang 2018, Tokyo 2020 and beyond, by registering for Spirit of Gold Mufti Day being held on Friday 8 September 2017. Read More
Amputee NZ facebook page invite
Matthew Bryson of Amputee Federation NZ posted an invite to join the Amputee NZ facebook page. Please click here to check it out. Read More
The prosthetic expert changing people's lives
A groovy story in the NZ Woman's Weekly about our very own Rebecca Grooby. Please click this link to read. Read More
Limb - itless 2017
LIMB-itless is a unique event for amputees where they can learn, participate, meet and socialise with their peers and the wider prosthetics community. Read More
The Lucy Foundation
The Lucy Foundation is committed to empowering people with disabilities by working with local communities to promote education, employment and a culture of disability inclusiveness through environmentally, economically and ethically sustainable trade.… Read More
High-tech prosthetics on display at Fredericton symposium
Researchers strive to design functional, durable and waterproof limb prosthetics with myoelectric controls. Read this article on the CBC News website here. Read More
Attitude Awards 2017 - Finalists
Check out the finalists for this year's Attitude Awards here. Read More