The Hearing House

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported The Hearing House through Z Energy’s Good in the Hood this year! 🙌​

​Every token, vote and bit of support helps us continue supporting tamariki, adults and their whānau to build confidence, connection and communication.​

It was lovely to celebrate the end of the campaign, with our CEO Claire Green pictured alongside Rodney from Deaf Aotearoa.​

​We’re so grateful to everyone who helped support the work we do in our community. 💙​

08/10/2026

Loud Shirt Day is NEXT WEEK!! 🎉 👕 💙

👕🎉 LOUD SHIRT DAY IS NEXT WEEK! 🎉👕
 
The countdown is on! On Friday 16 October, we’re getting loud, getting colourful and showing our support for deaf and hard of hearing children and their whānau 💙
 
Whether you’re rocking your loudest shirt, getting your workplace involved, fundraising with your school or simply spreading the word, every bit of support helps.
 
So… have you got your loudest shirt ready? 👀
 
Register, fundraise or donate via the link in bio!
 

LoudAndProud

06/10/2026

We’re proud to announce an important milestone for cochlear implant services in Aotearoa New Zealand with the establishment of the Aotearoa Cochlear Implant Programme (ACIP).

ACIP is the new national programme for publicly funded cochlear implant services in Aotearoa. The programme brings together The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP), which provides cochlear implant services to people across the South Island and lower North Island.​

​For our kiritaki/clients and whānau, it’s business as usual. Our team will continue providing specialist cochlear implant care, support and connection across our region, from Taupō to Cape Reinga.​

​Read the full story to learn more about ACIP and what it means for our kiritaki and whānau: https://www.hearinghouse.co.nz/single-post/introducing-the-aotearoa-cochlear-implant-programme ​

02/10/2026

Let’s get LOUD!! 💛💚🧡

Loud Shirt Day is THIS MONTH!

We’re getting excited for Friday 16 October, when people across Australia and New Zealand will be getting loud to support children with hearing loss.

There are lots of ways to get involved. Wear your loudest shirt, organise a fundraiser at school or work, host a morning tea, get your friends and whānau involved, or simply make a donation. Every bit of support helps!

The Hearing House audiologist Nick Jones is going the extra mile this year, taking on the Auckland Marathon Half Marathon in November to raise funds for Loud Shirt Day.  Awesome work Nick!

Are you ready to get loud?

👉 Sign up, fundraise or make a donation today: link in bio

Let’s make this Loud Shirt Day the loudest one yet! 🎉

29/09/2026

Less than a year after representing The Hearing House at Power of Speech in Canberra, 14-year-old Nate Liefting continues to thrive 💙​

​Now in Year 9 at Pukekohe High School, Nate is growing in confidence and independence, from advocating for himself in the classroom to taking on new challenges like trying out for his school’s Mathex team.​

​Nate’s mum, Michelle, says his Power of Speech experience had a lasting impact on his confidence, despite public speaking not being his favourite thing!​

​The next Power of Speech event will be held in Canberra on Tuesday 13 October 2026.​

​🔗 Read Nate’s full story here: https://www.hearinghouse.co.nz/single-post/nate-continues-to-thrive ​
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29/09/2026

The Loud Shirt Day Challenge is LIVE! 🎉

Get involved, start fundraising and you could be in to win! 🎧💙

🎧 The Loud Shirt Day Challenge is LIVE!

If you’ve signed up to fundraise, here’s your chance to win!

Receive 5 donations between today and Saturday 3 October and you’ll go in the draw to win Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 headphones, valued at $579.95! 🎧

Share your fundraising page on socials, print your QR code poster, email your work colleagues - whatever it takes to get those 5 in 5! 🙌

And the best part? You’re not only giving yourself a chance to win, you’re helping children with hearing loss access life changing support 💙

Happy fundraising and good luck! 🤞

28/09/2026

Donating your old equipment for reuse 💙​

Have old cochlear implant or hearing aid equipment that you or your whānau no longer need?​

​Sound processors, dry boxes, cords and other compatible equipment may be suitable for reuse as backup or replacement equipment for other kiritaki/clients.​

​Reusing equipment helps reduce waste, make the most of valuable resources and provide cost savings for our community.​

​If you have equipment you’d like to donate, email [email protected] or drop it off at reception.​

​🔗 Read the full story to find out more about donating equipment at The Hearing House: https://www.hearinghouse.co.nz/single-post/donating-your-old-equipment-for-reuse ​

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27/09/2026

“Patient stories are one of the most rewarding parts of my work.”​

​Meet Andrew Wong, a specialist ENT anaesthetist who has been involved in cochlear implant surgery for more than 20 years.​

​Over that time, Andrew has seen huge advances in cochlear implant technology and the difference these can make for kiritaki/clients and their whānau.​

​For Andrew, hearing the stories of patients and families after implantation, and seeing how hearing can open up new connections, confidence and opportunities, is one of the most rewarding parts of his work. ​

​🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.hearinghouse.co.nz/single-post/patient-stories-one-of-the-most-rewarding-parts-of-my-work ​

​📸 Andrew is pictured here with Ear Surgeon and Hearing House Board member Dr Colin Brown.​

23/09/2026

Supporting future generations 💙​

​September is Wills Month in Aotearoa, a time to think about the people, communities and causes that matter to you, and how you might continue supporting them into the future.​

​For some people, this includes leaving a gift in their Will. A gift to The Hearing House can help us continue supporting children, adults and whānau with specialist services, expertise and support throughout their cochlear implant journey.​

​🔗 You can read our full story to learn more about Wills Month, leaving a gift in your Will, and how your support can help future generations here: https://www.hearinghouse.co.nz/single-post/supporting-future-generations ​

22/09/2026

This week (21 - 27 Sep) is International Week of Deaf People, a time to celebrate Deaf people, languages, cultures, communities and human rights around the world. This year’s theme is “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights”, recognising the importance of language, identity, inclusion and equal participation.​

​As part of the week, today is International Day of Sign Languages. NZSL is an important part of our community at The Hearing House, and we value the role it can play in helping people communicate, connect and feel understood.​

​We work closely with Deaf Aotearoa, the national organisation representing Deaf people in Aotearoa, and our team takes opportunities to learn and practise NZSL together. We’re always learning from the Deaf people and whānau we work alongside.​ We also refer some Deaf and hard of hearing children to First Signs and encourage families to attend the monthly playgroup outside the THH building, helping them build connections with other families and the wider Deaf community.

​World Deaf Day is this Sunday, 27 September, marking the final day of the week. Learn more about International Week of Deaf People and this year’s theme from the World Federation of the Deaf: https://wfdeaf.org/international-week-of-deaf-people-2026/​

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