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New Chief Executive Announcement

We are pleased to welcome Scott Ambridge back to the Enable New Zealand whānau as our new Chief Executive.

Published 4 March 2024

More news from Enable New Zealand

ACC Equipment Approvals

ACC and Enable New Zealand are turning on an ACC equipment approvals function for a limited number of non-list items on 4 December.

Published 30 November 2023

Advisors to present at ATSNZ

This November, three of our clinical services advisors will be sharing their insights and advice as presenters at the ATSNZ Disability Expo.

Published 11 October 2023

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori activities

We celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by using tikanga to learn more te Reo Māori, unlocking childhood memories for some and teaching some of our Enable whānau new talents.

Published 28 September 2023

Enable website update

We are excited to share the recent update to the Enable New Zealand website platform.

Published 1 September 2023

New faces for Firstport site

When you get clear feedback from your disabled community that they want you to better represent Aotearoa, you listen.

Published 26 June 2023

Enable has a korero with Tim

It has not always been smooth sailing for Tim, but the innovative addition of a “Harbour bridge” in his Whanganui home keeps him active.

Published 18 April 2023

Colleen's Story

Five months after Graeme passed away, Colleen experienced a life-changing stroke.

Published 25 August 2022

Daredevil Razzy

Meet Razzy Warnes, the fearless and loving escape artist with super-sonic hearing. Join his family's journey to keep him safe and embrace his unique world.

Published 12 July 2022

Determined Olly

Discover how a fence and gymnastics transformed Olly's life and confidence.

Published 7 June 2022

Natt and Abi's ILead experience

Natt, Abi, and therapy dog Rosie meet a wide range of young disabled people at the I.Lead conference.

Published 14 March 2022

Winning back MRES

Realising we had lost sight of where the sector was going, we needed to drastically shift and embed the Enabling Good Lives principles into every decision.

Published 20 January 2022

Improving the experience at home

Returning home from hospital can be a daunting experience, especially when you’re relying on equipment to support you at home.

Published 30 September 2019

Palliative support when it's needed most

Our warehouse technicians take great pride in supplying equipment to people with a terminal illness so they can be home with their loved ones.

Published 16 July 2019

Disability is only part of my identity

Follow the journey of Pohiri, a resilient woman challenging stereotypes and embracing self-determination in her pursuit of an ordinary life.

Published 15 February 2018