“I want to help anybody who wants to achieve some level of communication. The ability to help give people a better option is wonderful.” That’s the guiding principle behind Renée Orams’ decades-long career—and it’s the driving force behind her new role as team leader of the paediatric audiology practice at The Hearing House. Originally from Washington State, Renée’s career began after earning a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Western Washington University in 198

As part of NZSL Week 2025, The Hearing House is proudly celebrating the beauty and importance of New Zealand Sign Language — one of our country’s official languages. This week will be filled with meaningful learning, powerful conversations, and a collective commitment to breaking down communication barriers.  Learning Together Through Sign Language   Our team has been participating in NZSL classes led by the wonderful Natasha and Kelly from Deaf Aotearoa. These hands-on sessi

For Rose, the journey to hearing began at the age of 31 when she received her first cochlear implant (CI) surgery in Korea. This life-changing moment introduced her to a new world of sound, starting with her very first processor, the Nucleus 5 (N5).  Determined to make the most of her new hearing experience, Rose’s mother became her guide, helping her practice listening to Korean words at home. Slowly but surely, she began to recognise environmental sounds, each one a milesto

We’re thrilled to announce that, in addition to our existing services, we now offer hearing aid fitting services to private clients. This new service is designed for those with severe to profound hearing loss who may require more advanced support and expertise. Whether you’re new to hearing aids or have complex hearing needs, our experienced team is here to help you navigate your hearing journey.  At The Hearing House, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional audiology and sp

Our first Connect and Share group of the year was a wonderful success! Held on International Cochlear Implant Day, we embraced the theme of connection—exploring how to maintain meaningful relationships when individuals have different language and communication needs. Hosted by our whānau support counsellor, Hazel, and our audiologist, Nick, the session fostered meaningful discussions, as participants shared their experiences and explored ways to maintain connections despite d

Brooke Phillips at The Hearing House At The Hearing House, we are committed to providing world-class care and support for people with cochlear implants. As part of this mission, we had the privilege of speaking with Brooke Phillips, Global Director of Connected Care Implementation at Cochlear Ltd, who visited us on International Cochlear Implant Day last month. She shared insights into her role and the impact of connected care on cochlear implant aftercare.  The Role of a Dir

In recognition of International Cochlear Implant Day, we're launching a series that highlights the importance of connections in all that we do.  At The Hearing House, we’re honored to be part of the cochlear implant journey, offering a supportive community and expert care to our incredible clients.  As our founder, the late Sir Pat Moore, said: “It was a sobering thought that our work had the power to improve people’s lives by facilitating promotion at work, by restoring comp

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.

This year, we bid farewell to Paul Cook, who stepped down as Chair of The Hearing House after an extraordinary 16 years of dedicated service on the Board. Paul has tirelessly contributed his time and expertise, leaving a lasting impact on all aspects of our organisation.  Under Paul’s leadership, we have experienced remarkable growth and development. A highlight of his tenure was the successful integration of the adult cochlear implant programme with the children’s programme,