Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background? Nathan: I’ve been an audiologist with The Hearing House since 2024. I’ve worked in audiology since 2018, after completing my Master of Audiology at University of Auckland. I’m passionate about helping people from all walks of life communicate more effectively. Q: What were you doing before your master’s degree? Nathan: I went straight from my undergrad into my master’s. Before that, I had quite a mix of jobs—working as a sailmaker for six years,...

The Hearing House is taking its popular Connect & Share sessions into the regions with a new series of gatherings launching in Hamilton this month as demand for regional support grows. The sessions, designed for kiritaki/clients, their whānau and support people, have become a valued source of connection and reassurance for participants in Auckland. Now, after feedback from our kiritaki whānau/family support counsellor Hazel Benson-Dawe says The Hearing House is trialling the programme in...

There were many highlights from NZSL Week 2026 for The Hearing House, but one of the most special was the opportunity to spend time with Dr Joseph Murray, President of the World Federation of the Deaf, during his visit to Aotearoa. This year also marked 20 years since NZSL became an official language of New Zealand. It was an important moment to celebrate progress, reflect on the journey so far, and continue conversations about what more we can do to strengthen the rights of Deaf people and...