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 

Innovation can help create an inclusive society for disabled Kiwis

Social change agency Be. Accessible estimate one in four New Zealanders, including older people, have a disability of some kind. Read More

Peer Support Training - April 2018

The Amputee Federation of NZ and NZALS are collaborating to bring Melissa Noonan from Limbs4Life in Australia to provide peer support training in NZ. Read More

Peer Support Training - April 2018

The Amputee Federation of NZ and NZALS are collaborating to bring Melissa Noonan from Limbs4Life in Australia to provide peer support training in NZ. Read More

Give it a Go (GIAG) 2018

Calling all amputees aged 16-30!Give it a go (GIAG) is back for 2018. Read More

Wellington student's project lets amputees design their own artificial limb covers

"Victoria University Design School Masters student Fenella Richards, 22, has been working with the artificial limb service (NZALS) to develop covers for artificial limbs that can be printed with designs. Read More

Paula Tesoriero - fighting for equality

"As Disability Rights Commissioner she's resolved to making New Zealand a better and more inclusive place for those with disabilities". Read More

Senses offer new hope for amputees suffering phantom pain

Ian Winson is one of the ". . . Read More

Anna Steven has a Paralympic dream - and Liam Malone is helping her achieve it

"At age 13 Anna Steven endured six months of chemotherapy and major surgery that led to the amputation of her leg. Read More

Getting amputee feedback in real-time

This year, NZALS has implemented a new continuous improvement programme. Read More

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