New Zealand Hearing

03/07/2025

It’s Independence Day – but we think independence matters here in New Zealand too. Especially when it comes to your hearing care.

Discover why independent audiology clinics in New Zealand offer personalised care, more hearing aid options, and trusted advice for your hearing health.

19/06/2025

Happy Matariki!

You don’t need a big event to honour Matariki. Take a moment to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future – in your own way. Share a meal. Light a candle. Plant something new. Remember someone special. Make time for those you love. It’s not about doing more – it’s about doing what matters.

✨ You already have everything you need.

🌌 Matariki is best seen on a clear morning just before sunrise, low on the north-eastern horizon. Find out how to spot the star cluster here: https://youtu.be/VN7MkI53Gl0

11/06/2025

They may be small, but today’s hearing aids are seriously smart. Here’s how AI is changing the game.

Discover how AI hearing aids deliver clearer, more personalised sound in real-life settings. Explore the latest innovations and what's coming next.

10/06/2025

As gaming gets more immersive, hearing loss is becoming an invisible risk. 24% of young adults are at risk from unsafe listening, and gamers are twice as likely to have high-frequency hearing loss.

The new World Health Organization (WHO) global standard aims to protect players of all ages so they can enjoy the soundscape without damaging their ears.

Want to know how to listen safely? Check out our blog:
🔗 blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/safe-listening-habits

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have released a new global standard to protect gamers from hearing loss caused by prolonged exposure to loud sound.

29/05/2025

Enjoy the long weekend your way!

Whether you're heading away, spending time with loved ones, or just taking a well-earned break – we hope you have a relaxing King’s Birthday weekend.

👑 Please note: our clinics will be closed on Monday 2 June and reopen as usual on Tuesday.

28/05/2025

👂 Earwax is getting serious attention from scientists – and not just because of blockages. It could one day help detect stress, metabolic conditions and even cancer.

Fascinating stuff from BBC Future, and a good reminder that ear health matters.

If you're concerned about earwax or changes in your hearing, we’re here to help.

Earwax is increasingly attracting the attention of scientists. Here’s why: https://bbc.in/3Gw3jNj

14/05/2025

Have you heard of white label hearing aids?

White labelling is common in many industries. Supermarkets, for example, often sell the same product under different brand names. But when it comes to your health – particularly your hearing – it’s worth taking a closer look.

👉 https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/white-labelling-in-the-hearing-aid-industry

Not all hearing aids are what they seem. Learn how white label hearing aids can limit your choices – and what to ask before you buy.

10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there. No one listens quite like you 💕

07/05/2025

With winter just around the corner, it's a good time to check in on your ear health. Cold weather can affect your ears and hearing – from infections to hearing aid issues.

Read our latest blog for simple tips to help keep your ears warm, dry and healthy this season:
https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/winter-ear-care-tips
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Protect your ears this winter with essential care tips to prevent infections and discomfort. Learn how to keep your ears warm, dry, and healthy in cold weather.

04/05/2025

It’s New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week – and a great time to learn a sign or two!

NZSL is one of New Zealand’s official languages, alongside te reo Māori, and according to the 2023 Census more than 24,000 people use it – including around 4,500 Deaf users.

Learning something as simple as ‘want help?’ could make all the difference to someone's day.

Keen to give it a go?
👉 Check out the resources at www.nzsignlanguage.nz
👉 Explore the NZSL Dictionary at www.nzsl.nz (also available as an app)
👉 Follow Deaf Aotearoa for more NZSL content throughout the week!

30/04/2025

Check out these tips from Teresa for music lovers 🎶👂Just in time for NZ Music Month!

Are you a musician or a music lover? Hearing damage from music is a growing concern. A single loud event or long-term exposure can cause permanent hearing loss. You only get one set of ears, so here are some tips to help you enjoy music safely for years to come. Use musician earplugs....

28/04/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Teresa Burns Hearing’s fundraiser!

On ANZAC Day, Teresa ran a special wax removal clinic, raising over $630 for the Cook Islands. Thanks to the generosity of many, including donations from our New Zealand Hearing audiologists, this money will go towards purchasing a VoroTek unit – a head-worn magnification light (like the one Ricki is wearing in the photo) that will help him perform earwax removal more safely and easily at Rarotonga Hospital.

A special thanks to retired Ear Nurse Specialist Margaret Couillault for sharing her knowledge, and to Ricki for his ongoing dedication to improving ear care in his community. This effort brings us closer to our long-term goal of empowering local healthcare workers and ensuring sustainable hearing care in the Cook Islands.

Meitaki ma'ata for your support!

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Rarotonga fundraiser. Together we raised $631.53!

Special thanks to our Guest Star Margaret Couillault, retired Ear Nurse Specialist, who helped us for the day sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience.

I've ordered the VoroTek unit, together with pledges from several colleagues we should just about have everything covered.

Huge thanks and well done all around (pic below of Margaret, Ricky and me from Friday).