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A cochlear implant might be right for you.The Pindrop Foundation is a charity supporting adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss considering or living with cochlear implants. Welcome to the Pindrop Foundation, a vital hub for cochlear implant awareness, education, and support, specifically catering to adults in New Zealand. At the core of our mission is the belief that communication is essential to nurturing relationships, whether with family, friends, or colleagues. Recognising this, we are dedicated to ensuring adults with severe hearing loss have access to the transformative technology of cochlear implants.

Kiwi summers are brilliant – but heat, water, travel and long days can be tough on a cochlear implant. To make things ea...
30/11/2025

Kiwi summers are brilliant – but heat, water, travel and long days can be tough on a cochlear implant. To make things easier, we’ve put together 12 Days of Christmas Cochlear Implant Care – simple, practical tips to look after your device (and yourself) over the holidays.

In this first part we’re sharing Days 1–6: keeping your processor clean and dry, watching the heat, managing sweat and sport, being water wise, doing a battery check, and getting your travel kit ready.

Read the full 12 Days of Christmas CI care guide on our website and download the checklist here: https://www.pindrop.org.nz/articles/12-days-of-christmas

Please feel free to share with whānau, friends, and anyone in your CI community who might find it helpful.

Tinnitus isn’t just “a bit of ringing” – it can really wear you down, especially when you’re living with hearing loss.At...
17/11/2025

Tinnitus isn’t just “a bit of ringing” – it can really wear you down, especially when you’re living with hearing loss.

At our recent Auckland Cochlear Implant Group meeting, audiologist Duncan Hann gave a down-to-earth, practical talk on tinnitus – what it is, why it changes, and what can help day to day.

The laptop and slides didn’t want to play ball, but Duncan just talked us through it. There was lots of questions, lots of “that’s exactly me” moments.

A big thank you to Duncan for giving up his time, and to everyone who came along and shared their experiences.

If you’d like to hear about future CI talks and meet-ups, keep an eye on this page or visit our events page on the Pindrop Foundation website 👉🏽https://www.pindrop.org.nz/events

Great turnout in Whangārei for our Cochlear Implant Seminar!It was wonderful to connect with Northland cochlear implant ...
10/11/2025

Great turnout in Whangārei for our Cochlear Implant Seminar!

It was wonderful to connect with Northland cochlear implant users, whānau, and those interested in learning more about hearing implants at our seminar on Saturday.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along — and to our speakers, retired CI surgeon, Bill Baber, Simon Wilson from Cochlear, and Dani Cooper, CI user, and trainee Hearing Therapist with Your Way l Kia Roha for sharing their expertise and insights on hearing loss, technology, and life with a cochlear implant.
Events like these are all about connection, community, and practical learning — and we were thrilled to see so much engagement and kōrero in the room.

If you couldn’t make it, we’ll be sharing upcoming seminar dates soon.
To stay in the loop, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter ➡️ https://www.pindrop.org.nz/contact-us

📍 Whangārei Central Library
📅 Saturday, 8 November
📸 Photos by Simon Wilson, Cochlear

🎧 Tinnitus & Cochlear Implants: What You Need to KnowThat ringing, buzzing, or humming sound? You’re not imagining it — ...
06/11/2025

🎧 Tinnitus & Cochlear Implants: What You Need to Know
That ringing, buzzing, or humming sound? You’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone.
Join audiologist Duncan Hann as he shares practical tools for living with tinnitus.

🗓 Saturday 15 November
📍 The Hearing House, Auckland
🕘 10am – 12pm
👂 Everyone welcome — plenty of parking available!

➡️ Swipe through for a few tinnitus facts and tips 👇

🎧 5 Myths About Cochlear Implants — Busted!From “it’s brain surgery” to “they sound robotic,” there’s still a lot of con...
05/11/2025

🎧 5 Myths About Cochlear Implants — Busted!

From “it’s brain surgery” to “they sound robotic,” there’s still a lot of confusion out there about cochlear implants. So let’s clear things up 👇

💡 They don’t cure deafness — they create another way to hear.
💡 It’s ear surgery, not brain surgery.
💡 120 adult implants are publicly funded each year in NZ.
💡 With time and rehab, the brain adjusts and sound becomes more natural.

If you’re curious, come along to our free seminar this Saturday in Whangārei to learn more👇

https://www.pindrop.org.nz/events/your-next-step-discover-more-about-cochlear-implants---whangarei

📍 Whangārei Library
🗓 Saturday 9 Nov | 10–12 pm
🎙 Bill Baber | Simon Wilson |

🌍 Global Cochlear Implant Advocacy in Action – Brussels 2025Our CEO, Lee Schoushkoff, recently represented the Pindrop F...
23/10/2025

🌍 Global Cochlear Implant Advocacy in Action – Brussels 2025

Our CEO, Lee Schoushkoff, recently represented the Pindrop Foundation and Northern Cochlear Implant Trust at the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) Global Conference in Brussels.

Over 120 delegates from 32 countries came together — including 40 cochlear implant users — to share ideas and strengthen global advocacy for lifelong cochlear implant services.

Lee also presented Advocating for Adult Cochlear Implants, sharing how New Zealand’s consumer-driven approach has created real change by helping secure sustainable funding for adult cochlear implants.

A highlight was hearing from Professor Graeme Clark, pioneer of the cochlear implant, who said:

“It’s important to share the benefits of biomedical engineering and technology so more people can communicate effectively.”

It was a proud moment to be part of this global collaboration — showing that when consumer voices are empowered, real change happens.

📸 Check out a few moments from Brussels below!

22/10/2025

Curious about cochlear implants and what they could mean for you or someone you love? Come along to our free Whangārei seminar on Saturday 8 November. Hear retired ENT surgeon Bill Baber, a CI user, and Cochlear Ltd, then stick around for Q&A and morning tea.

Spaces are limited—RSVP below or email hellohearing@pindrop.org.nz
to save your seat. Please share with anyone who might benefit.

Thinking about whether a cochlear implant could help you or someone you know?Come along to a free information seminar in...
13/10/2025

Thinking about whether a cochlear implant could help you or someone you know?

Come along to a free information seminar in Whangārei on Saturday 8 November, 10am–12pm at the May Bain Room, Whangārei Library (5 Rust Ave).

Hear from Bill Baber (recently retired CI surgeon), Simon Wilson from Cochlear and others living with cochlear implants. Learn how they work, what to expect, and the support available through the Pindrop Foundation.

Everyone’s welcome — come for a chat and a cuppa.
https://www.pindrop.org.nz/events/your-next-step-discover-more-about-cochlear-implants---whangarei

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