Health Professionals Archives

Peke Waihanga Leads New Zealand’s First Transtibial Osseointegration Procedure

By Raewyn LangfordArtificial Limb Service, Health Professionals, Team

Earlier this year, New Zealand’s first transtibial osseointegration procedure took place, led by a multidisciplinary team out of Christchurch. The team included an orthopaedic and plastic surgeon, prosthetist, physiotherapist, psychologist,...

3 August 2026

Auckland Centre Reopens Following Major Rebuild

By Raewyn LangfordArtificial Limb Service, Health Professionals, Patient Info

The Auckland Centre officially reopened on 20 May, following an extensive redevelopment. THis marks a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality patient care across the Northern region....

27 May 2026

Reconnecting New Zealand to the Global Community

By Raewyn LangfordHealth Professionals, Team

A renewed push is underway to revive New Zealand’s chapter of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) – with Clinical Orthotist and advocate Sean Tickner leading the charge....

25 May 2026

Rotorua Physiotherapists Given Training

By Raewyn LangfordHealth Professionals, Outreach, Team

Rotorua physiotherapists trained in removable rigid dressing fabricationRotorua patients will soon have improved access to essential post-amputation care, following a hands-on training session at the Rotorua regional clinic in November....

4 December 2025

Amputee Rehabilitation Study Days for Health Professionals

By Raewyn LangfordHealth Professionals, Outreach

Study Days for Health ProfessionalsThe wider team at Peke Waihanga regularly delivers Study Days to share their knowledge and expertise with health professionals who support people living with limb loss....

26 September 2025

Mentoring the Next Generation

By Raewyn LangfordHealth Professionals, Team

It’s not often the Hamilton team hosts students, so they were especially excited to welcome Daimon Leilua-Paekau for a 30-hour observational placement during April and May this year. Daimon, a...

23 May 2025

Celebrating the Heroes Behind Prosthetics and Orthotic Services

By Raewyn LangfordArtificial Limb Service, Health Professionals, Team

November 5 is International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day and is an opportunity to celebrate the important role clinical staff play delivering Peke Waihanga prosthetic and orthotic services Peke Waihanga multi-disciplinary...

31 October 2024