Kapiti Hearing
At a glance
- Name
- Kapiti Hearing
- Category
- Dental/Vision/Hearing
- Address
- 9A Ngaio Road
Waikanae
Kapiti, Wellington 5036 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- 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
Artificial intelligence in Hearing aids Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of hearing aids, making them smarter and more adaptive than ever before. Traditionally, hearing aids amplified sound to help individuals with hearing loss, but advancements in AI are allowing these devices to do much more. AI-powered hearing aids can now automatically adjust to different listening environments, such as quiet rooms or noisy outdoor settings. By analysing the surrounding audio in real-time, these devices optimize sound clarity and volume, providing a more personalized listening experience without the user having to manually adjust settings. One of the most exciting applications of AI in hearing aids is the ability to enhance speech recognition. AI algorithms can separate speech from background noise, ensuring that users can hear conversations clearly even in challenging environments. This is especially beneficial for those who struggle with hearing in noisy places like restaurants or busy streets. Additionally, AI can be used to improve the overall comfort and usability of hearing aids by predicting a user’s preferences and automatically fine-tuning the device settings, reducing the need for constant manual adjustments. As AI technology continues to evolve, the potential for hearing aids to become even more sophisticated is vast. The combination of AI’s adaptability and the growing capabilities of hearing aids promises to significantly improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss, allowing them to engage more fully with the world around them. |
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Updated: 5 May 2025 |