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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Paula Tesoriero: Disabled Kiwis face long fight for equality
Paula Tesoriero MNZM, newly appointed New Zealand's Disability Rights Commissioner, has served on the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, NZ Artificial Limb Service and Sport Wellington. Read More
Cancer amputee aims to complete Auckland Half Marathon to fundraise for Cancer Society
James Gebbett lost his leg at 11 years old and is now taking on the ASB Auckland Half Marathon. Read the article on Stuff. co. nz here Read More
Break a Leg! Stagecraft Sheds Spotlight on Prosthetics
Comedy stage show 'Mr Foote’s Other Leg' plays at Wellington's Gryphon Theatre from 1 - 11 November. 2017. Read the article on Scoop Media here. Bookings through www. stagecraft. Read More
Invictus Games 2017
Invictus Games 2017 The Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by Prince Harry, in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans take part… Read More
Question Time with Attitude TV
Attitude TV Life Unlimited has partnered with AttitudeLive to bring you 'Question Time. ' Frank and sometimes awkward questions are put to a diverse range of disabled people. Read More
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