Thirteen-year-old Nate Liefting from Bombay, Auckland, travelled to Canberra this week to represent The Hearing House at the Power of Speech event in Canberra, hosted by member organisation First Voice.  Dr Claire Green, CEO of The Hearing House, was in Canberra to support Nate and represent New Zealand alongside him — a proud moment for everyone involved.  Nate Liefting with his family and The Hearing House CEO Dr Claire Green in front of the Australian Parliament Held at th

Last Friday — Loud Shirt Day — The Hearing House team, joined by our friends from Deaf Aotearoa, teamed up with Salesforce for a Loud Shirt Day celebration like no other: a mini-golf tournament at Holey Moley!    Everyone arrived in their boldest, brightest shirts, ready for some friendly competition, plenty of laughs, and a shared goal — to support Kiwis with hearing differences.  The afternoon was full of colour, connection, and community spirit, perfectly capturing what Lo

Thirteen-year-old Nate Liefting loves swimming, so he was devastated when he had to give up going to lessons three years ago because he couldn’t hear what the instructor was saying in the water.  But with the aid of his cochlear implants and an Aqua Kit, he’s excited to start lessons again this summer and finally hear his friends again at the pool.  Next week, Nate will be travelling to the Australian Parliament in Canberra to represent The Hearing House at the annual Power o

Last month marked a truly special milestone for Alison Winstanley and her family — her admission as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. This means Alison is now a qualified lawyer, authorised to represent clients and provide legal advice, a remarkable achievement and the culmination of years of dedication, study, and support. Alison also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), further showcasing her drive and expertise.  Alison Wins

Our Spring 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.

To mark CMV Awareness Month in June, The Hearing House hosted a dedicated clinic for our kiritaki/clients and their whānau affected by CMV (cytomegalovirus), a common virus that can impact development and hearing in children.  “Children impacted by CMV often experience a variety of sensory, motor, and learning challenges that may not receive enough attention because a single issue, such as hearing, may dominate initial concerns,” says Holly Teagle, Clinical Director at The He

Murray Blondell was born hearing, but at three years old his world changed. He began to experience changes in his hearing and joined generations of his family who are also Deaf, including his great-great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, aunts, uncles, and siblings.  Murray’s changing hearing was first noticed at kindergarten, and soon after he was fitted with hearing aids, which he wore throughout childhood and into adulthood.  Murray Blondell at The Hearing House Even befor

Kia ora koutou,    Spring is here — a time when nature wakes up and everything that’s been still and quiet begins to burst with colour and life. It’s an exciting season of growth and energy, but it can also feel a little hectic as we head toward Christmas.  Just as we notice the signs of the seasons changing around us, we also sense changes within ourselves. Some are easy to recognise, a lift in mood, a burst of motivation, while others can be harder to understand or manage.

The Hearing House, together with PhD candidate Zoe Hector, recently hosted a fun and engaging workshop for young people ages 10-18 who use cochlear implants or hearing aids to access sound.  This workshop was led by Zoe Hector as part of her PhD research. Zoe is the creator of Talk Town, a digital communication skills game designed for deaf children. Talk Town helps young players navigate real-life social situations, build confidence, and develop skills to enhance their schoo