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When “life began” for Stephanie Dixon
A year ago Stephanie Dixon went from feeling like a fraud to feeling like her life had just begun. The 63-year-old’s hearing loss was a...

The Hearing House
May 21, 2019


Making the most of life
If you had to use just one word to sum up Kenneth Zhu it would be “determined”. And, if you had to use a word to describe his parents...
Melanie Louden
Apr 17, 2019


Frustration turns to confidence thanks to cochlear implant
Kay Bloomfield-Bevin was 30 when she suddenly lost her hearing. But that wasn’t the only thing she lost. Her hearing loss affected her...
Melanie Louden
Mar 28, 2019


Cochlear implants are life-changing for brothers
PHOTOS: EMMA FAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY When you first meet Pounamu and Kauri Hills there are two things that instantly stand out. The young...

The Hearing House
Feb 27, 2019


Husband and wife have special cochlear implant bond
When inspiration took hold, Amanda Cameron rolled with it - literally. After watching footage of New Zealand para-cyclist Phillipa Gray...

The Hearing House
Dec 19, 2018


The Stichbury Bidwill Centre opens
Former New Zealand cricketing legend Lance Cairns talked about the life-changing impact of having a cochlear implant when he spoke at the...

The Hearing House
Jul 16, 2018


It’s the simple things that mean the most - Sue Clayton
After always being “that deaf woman” she can now fully participate in social activities, talk to her children on the phone and listen to her

The Hearing House
Mar 7, 2018


Cochlear Implant inventions earn trip to Austria - Olivia Strang
When Olivia Strang’s teacher said “boy, that girl can talk”, her mum couldn’t have been more delighted. The confident youngster is...

The Hearing House
Feb 19, 2018


We are welcoming adults to our programme
We’re excited to be welcoming adults with cochlear implants to our new centre in January 2018. The Hearing House has been providing...

The Hearing House
Dec 1, 2017
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