Earlier this month, we were delighted to bring our kiritaki/clients and whānau together for a special Matariki celebration at The Hearing House. Joined by members of Deaf Aotearoa, it was a great opportunity to pause, reflect and connect in the spirit of the Māori New Year. From the moment people arrived, there was a strong sense of connection, warmth and aroha. Through kōrero, waiata and shared moments, we were reminded of the importance of coming together and acknowledging both our...

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led you into audiology? Tasi: My background is in population health, so I naturally take a broader view of how our society and the systems within it are set up in ways that mean some groups of people have greater opportunities to thrive than others. I still strongly believe in creating change at that level, but it became exhausting not being able to see that change happen quickly enough. Audiology provided me with a practical way to...

We were delighted to be part of a social work event at Unitec recently, where our audiologist Caroline Selvaratnam shared insights into our mahi and the impact of social work student placements within our organisation.​ ​Caroline spoke about the partnership between The Hearing House and Unitec, and how social work student placements provide valuable opportunities for students to gain practical experience while contributing to the support we provide for kiritaki/clients and whānau.​ ​Thank you...