You just know that 17-year-old Olivia Strang is going to make her mark on the world. The Glendowie College student, who lists art as one of her favourite subjects, has just closed out a successful Year 12 which saw one of her paintings based on the theme “who am I”? voted as the People’s Choice award in her school art exhibition. Olivia has also been known to turn her hand to creative writing and has enjoyed writing about the importance of hearing to her. Her poem, entitled ‘

When you meet Aucklander Janet Parker, 58, her warmth and optimism stand out instantly. Those qualities have shaped both her career and her experience of living with hearing differences.   Over the past decade she has learned to adapt in professional environments that rely heavily on communication. Early signs of change, like missed alarms or silent oven timers, slowly turned into challenges at work. She found herself choosing strategic positions in meeting rooms, concentrati

We’ve just published The Hearing House's Annual Report for 2024 – 2025. Click the image below or click HERE  to read.​

Our Summer Edition of Sound Matters is out now! ​ Click here or on the image below to dive into all the fresh news, stories, and events happening at The Hearing House.

As the key provider for the Northern Cochlear Implant Programme, The Hearing House is committed to partnering with stakeholders, supporting the strategy, and empowering our kiritaki to make informed choices about their communication pathways – including NZSL, spoken language, or both. This was reflected in the NZSL Board’s 10-year strategy, titled New Zealand Sign Language – everyone, everywhere, every day, launched at Parliament by the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Lou

Connection is at the heart of everything we do at The Hearing House.​ So, we were delighted to host some of our key collaborative partners from Ko Taku Reo and Deaf Aotearoa this week, sharing with them the work we do to help build connections and stronger relationships, enabling our kiritaki/clients to participate fully in their communities.​ We work closely with Ko Taku Reo on training and support programmes for students and joint initiatives focused on improving outcomes f

At just 18 years old, Te Awamutu College student Liam Leppard stands tall at 6’3” — both in stature and determination. His recent selection to play for the New Zealand Black Thunders and represent his country at the Deaf Basketball Championships marks a significant milestone in his sporting journey, one that blends perseverance, family support and the empowering impact of accessibility in sport. Liam’s path to the national stage hasn’t been charted. Like many young athletes,

​ Tips:  ​ ✅ Move to a quieter area — away from speakers or busy spots. ​ ✅ Ask to turn down background noise like music or TV. ​ ✅ Face the person you’re speaking to for visual cues. ​ ✅ Choose quieter seating — corners or booths work best. ​ ✅ Use your accessories like a Mini Microphone. ​  ✅ Advocate for yourself — it’s okay to ask for a quieter space. ​ ​ Thanks for joining us for our 12 Days of Christmas with CIs! We hope these tips help you stay connected and enjoy all

Tip: ​ ✅Email familysupport@hearinghouse.co.nz  for an appointment with our counsellor Hazel in the new year. There are many ways in which she can offer support: face-to-face, email or text, a phone call, an online appointment ​ ✅ If you would like support for your wellbeing sooner, please reach out to your GP, call HelpLine or dial 1737. ​ ​ See you tomorrow for Day 12 – the last day of our 12 Days of Christmas CI tips! 💚 ​ ​ ​ ​