New Zealand Artificial Limb Service
About us
The New Zealand Artificial Limb Service (NZALS) is a Crown entity and single national provider to New Zealand amputees. Read more about About us
Amputee info
This section has practical and helpful information for amputees, dealing with various aspects of the process and life after surgery. Read more about Amputee info
Amputee services
If you're wondering what services our Limb Centres provide, have a look round this section. Read more about Amputee services
Research
The NZALS has established a small research fund to promote new research into issues that will benefit amputees. Read more about Research
FAQ
There are many questions around the time of amputation and during rehabilitation, this section may help you find an answer. Read more about FAQ
Resources
Use the Resources section to find all sorts of information from downloadable posters and pamphlets to annual publications. Read more about Resources
Regional clinics
Our Limb Centres run clinics in a number of provincial centres.
Dates and venues of clinics
OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE:
Maximum quality of living, independence and participation in the life of your community
The New Zealand Artificial Limb Service is a Crown Entity (government organisation) that helps meet the rehabilitation needs of New Zealand amputees.
The New Zealand Artificial Limb Service is the sole national provider of artificial limbs in New Zealand.
For New Zealand citizens and legal residents, the service is generally free of charge.
Our stories
Liz Rogers' story
Liz Rogers' dream holiday turned into a nightmare when a shark attack left her with an amputated leg and fighting for her life. Read more about Liz Rogers – Trauma/Shark attack
Ross Sadd's story
Avid motorcycle rider Ross Sadd was hit by a car that veered across the centre line. Now after a below knee amputation, Ross enjoys going to the gym and riding quad bikes. Read more about Ross Sadd – Motorbike accident
Toni and Sean - parents
Toni and Sean's son Liam was born without most of his left arm. They have been accepting, open, and talking about it right from the beginning - and they never let it define their son. Read more about Toni and Sean - parents of Liam
Latest news
Limb Centres
Auckland Limb Centre:
Freephone 0508 630 630
Hamilton Limb Centre:
Freephone 0508 838 838
Wellington Limb Centre:
Freephone 0508 389 389
Christchurch Limb Centre:
Freephone 0508 383 383
Dunedin Limb Centre:
Freephone 0508 474 474
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