Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A Christchurch wheelchair manufacturer is delighted to see its chairs being used at major events like the Commonwealth Games | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1

Melrose Kiwi Concept chairs started life in a garage more than 30 years ago when wheelchair-user Phil Melrose became frustrated at the options available.

Joined by fabricator Mike Turner, they created Melrose Kiwi Concept Chairs, which now employs about 50 people, and exports custom-made day and sport wheelchairs around the world.

Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/sport/868408/nz-wheelchair-designs-go-around-the-world