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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Meet Tony Christiansen

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Read this article on NZ Herald website on the amazing life of amputee Tony Christiansen A short man casts a tall shadow: Meet Tony Christiansen Read More

Inspirational Kiwi becomes first tennis player with disability to earn a professional ranking point

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Inspirational Kiwi becomes first tennis player with disability to earn a professional ranking point. Click here to watch story on One News website. Read More

Dancer with One Arm: Brylee Mills

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Attitude TV - this is the story of Brylee, an impressive 21-year old, she’s a dance teacher, motivational speaker, gym bunny, and photographer. Read More

Meningococcal survivor and quadruple amputee Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman spars UFC fighter Tyson Pedro

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

This is the continuation of the story published last month, following the journey of inspirational young woman and amputee Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman who has taken up training in martial arts. Read More

Kiwi sprinter qualifies for first World Junior Para Athletics Championships

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Para-athlete Anna Steven is one of four New Zealanders selected for the World Para Athletics Junior Championships. Read her story here on Stuff. co. nz Read More

Mukhtar's New Leg

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Charitable organisation Take My Hands rehomes usable medical equipment from NZ to people and places where there is a need in the Asia Pacific region. Read More

Fair Go - A bad break

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Picture this: you're on your big OE, you break a leg and your travel insurance company says, 'sorry that's not fully covered - it's baggage'. Read More

Lilly's legs

Posted 7 years ago Less than a minute to read

Watch this Attitude TV story on Lilly Lomas, an outgoing 6-year-old girl from Hamilton. Read More

Achilles NZ

Posted in Noticeboard; Posted 8 years ago Less than a minute to read

Achilles International NZ provides New Zealanders with disabilities the opportunity to participate alongside able-bodied athletes in local mainstream events like Cigna Round the Bays, Taupo Half Marathon, the Auckland, Christchurch and… Read More