At Hearing Auckland's clinic in Remuera, you'll get expert, independent care that puts your needs first
At our hearing clinic in Remuera, our team provides a range of hearing loss solutions including hearing tests, earwax removal and hearing aids to clients from across East Auckland. We provide expert testing and advice at competitive prices, and free hearing screening or low-cost services to those in need.
As a not-for-profit organisation, not tied to any one hearing aid manufacturer, we focus on what’s best for you, not sales targets, so you get the right solutions for your hearing health.
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We've been providing hearing care to New Zealanders for nearly a century
Hearing Auckland began as The New Zealand League for the Hard of Hearing, which was founded in 1932 by Kathleen Hurd-Wood (nee Chitty).
Kathleen had no children and, after her husband’s death in 1924, had personal and financial independence that was unusual for a woman of her generation. Kathleen decided to devote her life to helping people with hearing loss. When she began her campaign in the 1920s ear trumpets were still in use and, although hearing aids were becoming available, they were not affordable for many people. The government’s lipreading classes for adults were limited and, not surprisingly, the hard of hearing were often described as withdrawn, or living in semi-isolation.
In 1926 Kathleen trained as a lipreading teacher and offered free classes in Hamilton. She soon realised that there was a need for a national organisation and she canvassed tirelessly for this. On 16 March 1932 the New Zealand League for the Hard of Hearing was established, with headquarters in Auckland.
The League also gave advice about buying and using hearing aids, conducted hearing tests (15 years before the opening of the first audiology clinic in a public hospital) and arranged events for members whose social life was often severely limited by their disability. It also advocated for the needs of the hard of hearing and worked to improve understanding of hearing loss in the community The League for the Hard of Hearing changed its name to become the Hearing Association and branches were established throughout New Zealand.
On her death, Kathleen donated her house at 8 St Vincent Avenue to ensure that her work could continue. Today, Hearing Auckland continues Kathleen and the New Zealand League for the Hard of Hearing's work including community outreach and hearing aid funding for those who need it.
Our hearing clinic offers a range of services
We offer a full range of hearing care services to help you hear clearly and comfortably including:
- 30-minute quick checks to detect early signs of hearing loss
- comprehensive hearing tests to diagnose issues
- hearing aid consultations and fittings including trial periods
- hearing aid servicing and repairs
- microsuction earwax removal
- custom earplugs and hearing protection
What to expect when you visit our hearing clinic
Our purpose-built hearing clinic in Remuera provides a comfortable and professional environment for all your hearing needs. Our facilities include modern consultation rooms for hearing tests and assessments and hearing aid fitting, and a specialist earwax removal suite with microscope-assisted micro-suction technology. We use state-of-the-art audiology equipment to ensure accurate hearing assessments and effective hearing aid programming. Our team is here to make your visit easy, informative, and stress-free.
We run on appointments only so that each patient gets adequate time for consultation and advice. You can book an appointment via phone, online or by calling into the clinic.
At the start of your appointment your clinician will discuss your concerns, and what you have been experiencing and your history. Then they will carry out the appropriate tests.
Once we have your results, your clinician will discuss them with you, explaining the results and the next steps in plain English and answering any questions you may have.
If required, we'll book you a follow-up appointment for earwax removal or a hearing aid fitting.
