Why independence matters in hearing care

Friday 04 Jul 2025

At its heart, audiology is about people. It’s about listening, understanding and finding the right hearing solution for each individual. But not all hearing clinics are set up the same way. In New Zealand, more than 80% of hearing clinics are owned.

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White labelling in the hearing aid industry

Tuesday 13 May 2025

White labelling is common in many industries. Supermarkets, for example, often sell the same product under different brand names. But when it comes to your health – particularly your hearing – it’s worth taking a closer look. In the hearing aid.

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Winter ear care tips

Wednesday 07 May 2025

When the temperature drops, it’s not just your hands and feet that feel the chill – your ears can be affected too. Whether you wear hearing aids or not, cold, damp weather can make your ears more vulnerable to infection and discomfort. Here are a.

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Safe listening habits to protect your hearing

Monday 03 Mar 2025

How you care for your ears today can shape how well you hear in the future. Noise-induced hearing loss is irreversible, but the good news is that it’s preventable. By adopting safe listening habits now, you can help protect your hearing for years to.

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Is Age-Related Hearing Loss Normal?

Thursday 11 Feb 2021

Often once the first signs of hearing loss present, people begin to wonder whether age-related hearing loss is to be expected and normal for their age. This is a common question for audiologists that we're asked by patients all the time - so don't.

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Holiday CHear

Wednesday 09 Dec 2020

We’re soaring into the holiday season! There are many joyful sounds to be heard over this exciting holiday season. We asked our local audiology team what their favourite Kiwi holiday sounds are… Waves crashing on the summer beach A cacophony of.

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Oxidative Stress: A Chocolate a Day Keeps the Audiologist Away?

Tuesday 22 Sep 2020

There may be some truth to this! Our Ears and Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Effects The delicate structures of our inner ear are incredibly sensitive to oxidative stress and the inflammation that results. Oxidative stress occurs when there’s an.

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Famous Musicians With Tinnitus & Hearing Loss

Wednesday 12 Aug 2020

Musicians need a ‘good ear’. Sadly, many talented musicians have permanently hurt their hearing from prolonged exposure to loud music and some develop tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or noise in the ears and may be caused by.

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Nature Sounds vs. White Noise: Tinnitus Masking

Tuesday 02 Jun 2020

I love the sound of the beach. It’s soft and rhythmical making it quite a relaxing experience. I often go during lunch time to de-stress and gather my thoughts. It is because of these qualities that I like to recommend it for sound therapy if you.

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Symptoms of Tinnitus

Tuesday 28 Apr 2020

Have you ever wondered if you have tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external source exists. It's also described as phantom sound, similar to phantom limb pain experienced by amputees. If you're just starting to learn about this.

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