A clinic hosted by The Hearing House later this month will focus on the families of children affected by CMV, or cytomegalovirus, with a team of specialists looking at a range of needs. “Children who have hearing loss as a result of CMV often have additional sensory, motor, and learning needs that may be overlooked or under investigated because hearing loss is the primary concern of parents,” says Holly Teagle, clinical director of The Hearing House. “The overall goal is to a

Aotearoa New Zealand will host the first-ever Power of Connection  event at Parliament on Tuesday, 17 June 2025—a celebration of the diverse ways deaf/Deaf and hard of hearing people communicate and connect, and the life-changing impact of inclusive, connected care. The inaugural event will highlight the lived experiences of people with hearing differences who communicate in different ways, including cochlear implant technology and New Zealand Sign Language. It builds on the

Psychology graduate Rebekah Butterfield recently spoke with The Hearing House team, sharing insights from her thesis, More Than Just a Language: Hearing Parents’ Experiences of Learning New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for Their Deaf Children .   Her research explores how learning NZSL shapes hearing parents' relationships with their deaf /Deaf children and how it influences their sense of connection with the Deaf community.   It was during her studies at Victoria University

Our Autumn 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.

“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