Kapiti Hearing
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At a glance
- Name
- Kapiti Hearing
- Category
- Dental/Vision/Hearing
- Address
- 9A Ngaio Road
Waikanae
Kapiti, Wellington 5036 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Regions
- Wellington
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Debra Middleton - 042934693
- Owner
- Jeanie Morrison-Low MNZAS - 042934693
- Audiologist
- Jeanie Morrison-Low MNZAS - 042934693
- Audiologist
- Eloise Koenig, MNZAS. - 042934693
- Audiologist
- Katie Sawaya, MNZAS, AuD - 042934693
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We are locally-owned and operated, in Waikanae and Raumati. Waikanae is open Mon-Fri, and Raumati is open Mon-Fri, but closed on Wed afternoons from 3.00pm. Please ring for an appointment. 04-293-4693.
Ear wax microsuction is performed by our two registered nurses at the Waikanae clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ring for an appointment.
Both audiology clinics are fully-equipped, and sound-treated to ACC requirements. We can also access MOH funding and subsidies for hearing aids and Veteran's Affairs funding on your behalf where appropriate. Remember, a sudden hearing loss in one ear is considered a medical emergency; we will see you the same day if this happens.
Service Description
| We are independent audiologists, locally-owned and operated; can fit hearing aids, do hearing tests, make adjustments to aids, clean and service and repair them, and give you advice about hearing, hearing loss, balance and tinnitus. We also have wax suction available at our Waikanae office on Tuesday and Thursday. Our audiology clinics in both Raumati and Waikanae are fully-equipped and are sound-treated to ACC standards for the most accurate test environment. |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2024 |
Additional Branch Locations
| Kapiti Hearing Raumati Beach | |
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| Address | 4 Margaret Road |
| Suburb | Raumati Beach |
| City/Town | Kapiti |
| Phone | 04 2934693 |
| Website | https://kapitihearing.co.nz/ |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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Hearing Services
| Status | Details | |
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| Information about Subsidies | Yes | We can access MOH hearing aid subsidies and other Government funding, such as ACC, for patients who meet the criteria. |
| Free Screening Test | No | Please bear in mind that nothing is really "free"; if it is advertised as such then you may be paying higher prices for other services. |
| Diagnostic Hearing Test | Yes | We do full diagnostic hearing tests which cost $95 and take one hour. These may include a referral letter to a specialist. |
| Hearing Aid Trial | Yes | Our trial is eight weeks, with several appointments within that time for adjustments of the aids. If the trial is not successful, we will refund you in full for cost of the aids. The trial and fitting of the aids is included in the hearing aid cost. |
| Fitting Fee | Yes | This is included in the written quote for the aids, and is made clear in the documentation supplied when we provide quotes. It is refundable apart from a small "failed fitting fee" to cover our time if the trial is unsuccessful. |
| Mould Fitting Fee | Yes | If the mould is supplied with the aids, there is a payment for the cost of the mould. If you order them separately from the aids, you will need to pay the cost of the moulds, and this will include a small fitting fee if we book time to fit the moulds and reprogram the aids to incorporate the new acoustics. |
| Multiple Brands of Hearing Aids | Yes | We can fit all brands available in NZ, and can adjust, clean and often repair them as well. We do not sign preferred-supplier contracts, and will not try to upsell hearing aids. If you don't need aids, we will tell you, and advise you to wait. |
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Updated: 2 Apr 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Other details | Yes | Our audiologists are full members of the NZ Audiological Society and able to access Govt subsidies and funding on your behalf if eligible. |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
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| Payment required | Yes | |
| Subsidy may be available | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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ACC
| ACC | Status | Details |
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| Approved | Yes | We can test and refer to ACC and fit ACC-funded hearing aids to those who are eligible. |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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Equipment & Products
| Equipment & Products | Status | Details |
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| Equipment/Aids | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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Equipment Options
| Equipment Options | Status | Details |
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| Service/Repair | Yes | We can service, clean and repair hearing aids to extend their lives. Sometimes a "lack of clarity" just indicates blocked microphones, which we can vacuum out. We can also send aids to the manufacturer if they need a more comprehensive service. |
| Loan | Yes | We can loan hearing aids, in some circumstances, and depending on availability, to those whose aids are away being repaired. |
| Purchase | Yes | Batteries, wax filters, assistive-listening devices, hearing aids are all for sale. |
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Updated: 17 Jun 2024 |
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What's New
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Your Hearing, Your Health: Why It All Matters More Than You Think For many Kiwis over 65, hearing changes are a normal part of ageing. But hearing loss doesn’t just mean turning up the TV or asking someone to repeat themselves — it can quietly affect many other parts of your wellbeing. Here on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, staying active, independent and connected is something we all value. So it’s worth knowing just how much your hearing plays a role in your overall health. Hearing Loss and Brain HealthDid you know untreated hearing loss is linked to a higher risk of dementia? When your brain works overtime trying to make sense of muffled speech or background noise, it can take energy away from memory and thinking. Over time, this can lead to cognitive decline. Feeling left out of conversations or avoiding social events because of hearing issues can also increase isolation — another known risk factor for dementia. The good news: Hearing aids and early intervention can help keep your brain sharper for longer. Hearing and BalanceYour ears help more than just your hearing — they play a key role in balance too. Many people with hearing loss don’t realise it can increase their risk of falls. You might miss sounds like footsteps, traffic, or even your own movement, which help orient you in space. Tip: Staying steady on your feet can start with something as simple as checking your hearing regularly. Staying Social and IndependentIf you’ve ever nodded along in a conversation, hoping you caught enough of it to respond — you’re not alone. But over time, this can lead to frustration, withdrawal, and even depression. Here’s the truth: You deserve to stay connected — with whānau, friends, and the community. Being able to join in conversations at the café, over a cuppa, or at the RSA makes a big difference to quality of life. What Can You Do?
Looking after your hearing can help you keep enjoying the things you love — walking along the beach, catching up with friends, or helping out with the mokopuna. Ready to hear better and live better? |
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Updated: 4 Aug 2025 |
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