Quota Papakura’s support of The Hearing House over the past quarter of a century has helped create career-defining opportunities for some members of our audiological team.  The club is part of  Quota New Zealand  which is a non-profit service organisation empowering women and children, the deaf and hard of hearing, and people with speech difficulties in local communities.   The connection was first started in 2000 by The Hearing House’s late patron, Phil Ryall, and his family

Earlier this week, we were privileged to welcome Nardene from Hato Hone St John to The Hearing House to lead our team through a day of first aid training.  The hands-on session covered a wide range of essential skills, from CPR and managing choking incidents to treating wounds and responding in emergency situations. The training was tailored for real-life scenarios involving babies, children, and adults, reflecting the diversity of our clients and community.  For our team, fi

Last year, we proudly realised the vision of our founders, Sir Pat Moore and Phil Ryall, with the launch of our first mobile hearing clinic.  A year ago, the Hearing House van was officially blessed at a special ceremony led by Tom Irvine and Robbie Paora of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, with a gathering of friends and supporters of The Hearing House.   The exterior of the van features a stunning tā moko design by renowned Māori artist Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hi

We were delighted to welcome Jon Tai-Rakena — NZSL tutor, advocate, and former face of NZSL Week — to The Hearing House recently. After his visit, Jon sent us a beautiful, heartfelt message that truly touched us: “I’m so grateful for the warm invitation, the way you welcomed me, and the beautiful way you explained what your professional service team does. The tour and the time you took to awhi me through the space made me feel incredibly respected and at home. I genuinely fel

We were thrilled to welcome Sarah Corson and Saffron  Laurence-Bade from Painga Project to The Hearing House recently —this photo of us in front of our respective mobile clinics  is a symbol of just how far this partnership has come!      We’ve been on this journey together since the very beginning, dreaming of a way to bring services directly to low-decile schools in South Auckland. We both envisioned mobile clinics reaching kiritaki (clients) where they are, in a way that w

Our Winter 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.

The Hearing House is recognised as a leader in clinical best practice, innovation, research, and training. We continually strengthen our expertise to meet the evolving needs of tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau who are deaf or hard of hearing.   We foster a connected community of children, young people, adults, partners, and supporters who share knowledge and experiences to empower each person on their hearing journey. Collaboration is central to our model of care, and we work

We were thrilled to welcome our wonderful kiritaki/clients and their whānau to The Hearing House to celebrate Matariki together — a special time of reflection, remembrance, and renewal.  This annual celebration continues the theme at the heart of why we gather — to honour those who have recently had their cochlear implants switched on. For many, this marks the beginning of a life-changing journey, and it’s especially meaningful to acknowledge this milestone during Matariki —

Hearing House Client, Hazel Wood At 84 years old, Hazel Wood had been living with hearing difficulties for many years.   Audiologists had supported her throughout that time, adjusting her hearing aids as her hearing changed. She had always appreciated their care and expertise.  At her annual check-up in 2024, Hazel passed the standard hearing test. But when asked to face the wall and repeat sentences, she found it impossible.  “I hadn’t realised how much I was relying on lip