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Prevent swimmer's ear this summer

Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

With summer on the horizon, many of us are gearing up for days at the pool or beach. While cooling off in the water is a great way to beat the heat, it’s important to protect your ears to avoid swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa. This.

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Helping the people of the Cook Islands

Friday 26 Jul 2024

Our team of audiologists are back from the Cook Islands, where, in the space of two weeks, they saw 450 patients (271 adults and 179 children) and fitted 91 hearing aids! We’ve been involved with humanitarian work in the Cook Islands for over a.

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Have you heard Christchurch? There's a new clinic in town

Monday 13 May 2024

We're pleased to announce the latest addition to our New Zealand Hearing family with a new clinic situated in Forte 2 on Peterborough Street. At Forte 2 you'll see audiologist Carolyn Johnson, who specialises in adult and paediatric diagnostic.

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Top 5 Tips for Learning New Zealand Sign Language

Friday 06 May 2022

The 9th to the 15th of May marks New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week, and this year's theme is NZSL is Essential. NZSL is vital to the expression of Deaf culture and community, and while mastering any language takes time, learning to communicate.

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Hearing Loss in Children: Early Signs to Look Out For

Tuesday 19 Apr 2022

Hearing loss in children can happen for many reasons, and can be either temporary or permanent. Hearing issues can impact your child’s learning, concentration and communication. If you (or your child) are concerned about their hearing, it’s.

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Can Plane Travel Worsen Tinnitus or Hearing Loss Symptoms?

Tuesday 08 Mar 2022

Do you have a long-haul or domestic flight coming up? If you are experiencing tinnitus or hearing loss, you may be wondering how your aeroplane journey could affect your ears. In this article, we share our insights on how and why flying can impact.

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3 Ways That Music Affects the Brain and Your Hearing

Monday 24 Jan 2022

When it comes to our hearing, it’s important to remember that we not only hear with our ears, but also with our brains. Research has shown that musicians have bigger, better connected, more sensitive brains. “Musicians have superior working memory,.

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5 Tips to Keep Your Ears Happy This Summer

Wednesday 15 Dec 2021

Whether you’re heading to a music festival, getting ready to tackle the garden, or looking forward to hitting the waves this summer - it’s important to protect your hearing. Taking care of your ears and being mindful of your environment will go a.

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Can You Get Hearing Loss from Headphones?

Tuesday 02 Nov 2021

Listening to your favourite music or putting on the latest podcast can be a great way to relax and unwind. However, it could also be the cause of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) over long periods of time. Recent studies indicate that high levels.

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Hearing Loss in Dogs: What Does it Look Like?

Monday 06 Sep 2021

Making sure your dog is happy and healthy is a top priority for any pet owner, but hearing loss can be very difficult to pick up. There are some breeds that are more prone to hearing loss, but it’s possible for any dog to lose their ability to hear..

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