Hearing Auckland

Hearing in the Community

Hearing Auckland have been making community connections to support people with hearing loss for over 90 years.
From our very beginnings in the 1930’s with public talks and conversation groups, to today in 2026 when we have established connections with a number of community partners to deliver accessible and culturally appropriate hearing services.
Our mission is to ensure all kiwis can access good hearing. To make this happen we are always striving to build community connections to increase access to hearing services.

What do we do?

Hearing Auckland works with our community partners to make it easier for a diverse range of people to access hearing services. We know that across Aotearoa, our Maori and Pasifika kaumatua face greater barriers to accessing hearing services. We also know that people living rurally or away from major centres face challenges. Our goal is to reduce these barriers and there are 2 ways we do this. Firstly, we attend community events such as Hauora days or Kaumatua days to provide hearing screenings on-site. You might see us in your local area at the marae or community centre. The second thing we do is establish ongoing relationships with community partners to make it easier for community members to access our services. Many audiology and ear nurse services such as full diagnostic hearing tests, tinnitus counselling, and ear wax micro-suction can only be done on-site where we have the appropriate equipment and facilities.

Who do we work with?

We are proud to have ongoing community connections with a number of ropu (groups) and are always looking to make more. We work with these groups to make it easier for their community members to access our services:
-Ngati Whatua Orakei iwi
-Te Puea Memorial Marae
-Auckland Tokelau Society
-Te Hiku Hauora – Maori health clinic in Kaitaia
-Ngāti Tamaoho Trust – Maori health organisation
And more!

If you see a familiar name above, and are looking for hearing services, please get in touch with us! If we are already working with your iwi, marae or healthcare provider we may have additional support we can offer you for your appointment.
If you work for a community organisation and you’re concerned about the hearing health of your community, get in touch with us!

How does hearing loss relate to community?

We advocate for community connections in hearing care not just because it’s more accessible and culturally informed. We also know that hearing is a big part of community. Being able to korero with our friends and loved ones is an important part of everyday community connections. Untreated hearing loss can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. It is also frustrating both for the affected person and for the people around them to be unable to communicate. Many people with untreated hearing loss may end up withdrawing from social events, whanau functions and other aspects of community life. Being able to communicate with others helps us to stay healthy and connected to the world around us. There is also a growing body of research suggesting untreated hearing loss is linked to an increased risk of mate wareware (dementia).

Send us an email or give us a phone call if you’d like to make a connection.

info@hearingauckland.org.nz
(09) 524 9847