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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William Pike - the leg shop
"William Pike is a known Kiwi, sought-after speaker and a role model to youth nationally and internationally. Read More
Amputee model Jess Quinn's journey to self-acceptance
"Jess Quinn lost her leg to cancer as a 9-year-old. In her early teens, she went years without wearing shorts. Read More
Hamilton prosthetists match patients with limbs in Mexico
"Two Waikato prosthetists are helping people in Mexico get back on their feet. Read More
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