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Keep updated with Audiology South's quarterly newsletters and regular updates on all things hearing.
Musical ear syndrome: What is it, and what can you do about it?
Some people with tinnitus hear music when there isn’t any. This is known as musical ear syndrome (MES) or ‘auditory hall...
Did you celebrate World Hearing Day on Sunday 3 March?
This year the World Health Organisation wants us to reflect on the barriers to accessing timely and effective hearing he...
Easily bored? Hearing aids may keep you engaged
Did you know, a good predictor of who gets hearing aids is how bothersome the hearing loss is, but what’s fascinating is...
Tired and sluggish at the end of the day? Hearing aids might be the answer
Did you know there is a connection between how hard it is to hear and how tired you are at the end of the day?
Welcome to our newsletter!
We hope your start to 2024 has been going well. Here at Audiology South, we’re really excited about the new technology a...
Bettina’s family is growing
Invercargill recently ‘showered’ audiologist Bettina Luctu with nappies and bibs on her last day with Audiology South be...
We’re having a break to rest and recharge for 2024
Our clinics will be closed from 2pm, Friday 22 December, so be sure to pop in before then and stock up on any hearing ai...
Season’s greetings readers
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year already, where did 2023 go to?!
Rugby, earworms and Bluetooth trouble-shooting tips
Wow! There’s some wild weather out there. We must be well into spring now, folks! At least there has been some amazing s...
Hearing ‘from both sides’ has well-being benefits
Helping people hear better with technology is only one piece of the hearing care puzzle. Being able to hear well has the...
Drug therapy research: Can hearing loss be cured’?
Can a pill be developed to rejuvenate the damaged inner ear most people with hearing loss suffer from? Can such a pill r...
Update from Oticon ON app to Oticon Companion
Oticon is replacing its hearing aid app, Oticon ON
A new clinic, fantastic technology, and what neuroscience tells us about hearing
Kia ora readers. It’s great to bring you another edition of Sounding Board at the same time as we open our latest clinic...
Voice Isolation hands-free communication available for iPhone users with the latest iOS updates
Do you make and receive voice calls through your Bluetooth hearing aids? Apple’s latest iOS means iPhone users can now u...
Tired and sluggish at the end of the day? Hearing aids might help
A recent study looked at the relationship between listening effort and listening-related fatigue in everyday listening s...
We’re opening our doors in Wānaka
We’re delighted to announce that on Monday 31 July we’re opening a clinic in Wānaka.
Debunking common hearing aid myths
Hearing loss is the most modifiable risk factor for dementia and other health conditions. Yet people who know they have ...
A frequently asked question
Can headphones or earbuds damage my hearing?
Winter is definitely here
And we’re nearly halfway through 2023, can you believe it?!
Do hearing aids help with ringing in the ears?
Tinnitus is ringing (or other noises) in the ears when no external sound is present. It is largely due to damage to your...
Welcome to our May newsletter
Last week we closed our doors and gathered all our staff together to consider how Audiology South can help everyone feel...
Why the ‘headphone generation’ are at risk of dementia
If you don’t protect your hearing, the consequences can be profound—hearing loss and a much greater chance of developing...
Hello Trix, you cutie!
Meet Trix, the Cavoodle puppy Audiology South is sponsoring to become a Hearing Dog.
Who would ever have thought that hearing aids could be a fitness tracker?
Five years ago if someone had predicted that hearing aids would soon be able to track physical activity, you would have ...
World Hearing Day is this Friday, 3 March
Greetings! With autumn just around the corner we hope you enjoyed some settled summer weather.
Around the clinics
Audiology South’s support for Invercargill’s new dementia care village
Season’s Greetings! Meri Kirihimete!
We’d like to thank all our supporting customers for a great year of business, making our year a success.
Travelling with rechargeable hearing aids – what you need to know
Many of us have upcoming travel plans to catch up with family and friends, so we thought it important to let you know ho...
What's this about OTC hearing aids?
You may have noticed the increasing availability of over the counter hearing aids. This change came about from a US Food...
Hearing loss: what causes it and when to act quickly
When sound waves enter the outer ear, they travel through the ear canal and cause the eardrum and tiny bones (hammer, an...
Hear MORE at Christmas
MORE festive fun. To really enjoy the festive season try our next generation technology to help you hear MORE real life ...
It's all about technology
It’s an exciting time for hearing aid technology as functionality just continues to expand.
Around the clinics
Sincere thanks to everyone who responded to our client satisfaction survey, and congratulations to Carina De Groot, winn...
Evidence is mounting that hearing aids can reduce your risk of dementia
There is emerging evidence that ageing with untreated moderate to severe hearing loss increases our risk of accelerated ...
Fun facts about hearing
Did you know ears are completely individual, just like fingerprints!
Welcome to our winter newsletter
Winter is now well upon us, and we hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe and well! We’ve had a few disruptions a...
Work-related hearing loss? Let us handle your ACC claim
Audiology South can now offer a better, quicker service for ACC claims.
Evidence is mounting that hearing aids can reduce your risk of dementia
There is emerging evidence that ageing with untreated moderate to severe hearing loss increases our risk of accelerated ...
Winter activities at Audiology South
Welcome to winter, and gosh what a cold start here in the lower south to remind us what season we’re now in!
Single-sided deafness is a common condition
It is also highly frustrating for those who have it. Typically, single-sided deafness (SSD) is a congenital or idiopathi...
Listening-related fatigue, well-being and the importance of daily-life activity
Listening-related fatigue impacts well-being, reports Phonak’s Audiology Blog. When hearing loss and daily activity are ...
Autumn in full colour
We hope you’re enjoying the autumn colours, and the freshness of the new season. It’s been great having Easter and these...
Did you know?!
The fantastic team at Audiology South in Invercargill are now offering appointments up to 7 pm on a Tuesday!
Fun facts about hearing
Hearing Health Matters has curated some interesting facts about hearing loss.
Insure your hearing aids!
Reading glasses and face masks are a difficult combination with hearing aids, and we know from the lockdowns that people...
Our Hear for Christmas recipients
Norman Hardaker, Jamie Wallace and Lynley Rhind were all able to hear for Christmas, thanks to your nominations.
Maisie is learning to be a Hearing Dog
… and Audiology South is delighted to be one of her sponsors.
World Hearing Day, 3 March 2022. “To hear for life, listen with care”
How do you take care of your hearing to safeguard against hearing loss? Turn the volume down, use hearing protection, an...
Today is World Hearing Day: take care of your precious hearing
March 3 is World Hearing Day and to mark the occasion Audiology South is ramping up its activities. The theme this year ...
Is Christmas music ringing in your ears?
Summertime holidays are a good time to get out and about in the sun with your favourite music in your ear pods.
Rhidian wins an early Christmas gift
We’re delighted to announce that Rhidian Souter from Te Anau is the winner of Audiology South’s third draw for a pair of...
Christmas closing
It’s time to give our hard-working team a lovely, well deserved break over the festive season.
What a year it has been
2021 has continued to be full of surprises, not only with managing life in a continuing epidemic, but also with some int...
Here comes summer
The summer months are fast approaching, and we’re rushing head first into the lead up to Christmas.
Around the region
Our Otago clinics have been supporting the Orokonui Ecosanctuary with a bit of voluntary gardening, and Invercargill cel...
Hot off the press
As we go to press, Oticon just announced that More™ is now available in a traditional battery model (for those who still...
Queenstown clinic has a new ear nurse service!
Queenstown has a new wax-removal service! Every Thursday, from 16 September 2021, Mairead Fox will be in clinic for ear ...
Welcome to Spring!
It’s certainly nice to be able to get back into the community now we have dropped to level 2, and if you need hearing ai...
Are your hearing aids insured?
We know from the March 2020 lockdown that people can lose their hearing instruments during these times— particularly whe...
Shop with us online
Go to https://shop.audiologysouth.co.nz/ to shop online for consumables and care products, or click on ‘Shop’ on our hom...
We are open for click-and-collect
From Wednesday 1 September, our clinics are open for click and collect services.
Life in our lockdown bubbles
Last week took many of us by surprise to learn the Delta variant of Covid had made its way into the NZ community. As the...
Serenity Choice – high quality, targeted hearing protection
What are your hearing protection needs — music, sleep, work, motorsport? With Phonak’s Serenity Choice you choose the pr...
Cynthia wins Audiology South’s prize for Clinical Excellence
We were delighted to present our prize for Clinical Excellence to Cynthia McGill, a Master of Audiology student at Cante...
Air travel and hearing aid chargers
Are you packing your bags for a holiday flight, or to visit friends and family? Here’s something VERY IMPORTANT you need...
Make sure you insure your hearing aids
Accidents can happen, and personal items can get lost, so make sure your hearing aids are covered for any eventuality.
Winter is here! Grab a cuppa, settle down and enjoy the read
Welcome to our first winter issue of Sounding Board. Our thoughts are with the many people in south Canterbury who have ...
Here’s to a super new year
Welcome back! We trust everyone had a restful, enjoyable break. We were pleased to welcome a new year, and are looking f...
Oh, the frustration of noisy environments: hidden hearing loss
Do you have normal hearing, but when you are at a gathering or dining in a noisy restaurant, do you struggle to hear the...
Hearing care for ALL! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate
World Hearing Day was celebrated on Wednesday 3 March, and Audiology South marked the occasion by donating 100% of the f...
Making an ACC claim
Do you work in a noisy environment? Or did you in the past? If so, we recommend you have regular hearing assessments. An...
Holly is growing up
Remember Holly from our May e-newsletter? How she has grown! Holly is a hearing dog in training at Hearing Dogs NZ.
Hear for Christmas
Each year Audiology South sees clients who fall through the cracks for government assistance or other funding, and don't...
Insure your hearing aids!
The hazy, crazy days of summer often mean we’re out and about doing fun things. But it’s also when many people misplace ...
Warm weather hearing aid care
Most modern hearing aids are water resistant, so you don’t need to worry about being caught in the rain or an occasional...
Christmas snippets from the clinics
Our holiday closure hours; a ‘buy two get one free’ over-the-counter offer on consumables; and a chance to win a Christm...
Win a $150 Christmas hamper!
Take our survey and go in the draw to win a Christmas hamper worth $150.
Summer is just around the corner
Spring is truely in the air across our region, and summer feels just around the corner — what a relief after a challengi...
Cerumen or earwax. We all have it, but what is it?
For most people earwax causes no problems, and keeping your ears clean and healthy is as simple as a wipe with a wet clo...
Wax removal service by micro suction available now!
Dedicated ear nurse service at Audiology South.
My teen has earbuds in all day, will this damage her hearing?
Most parents and caregivers know that headphone or earbud volume over 85 decibels damages hearing. But volume is only pa...
Now you can buy your consumables and care products online
Our online shop for consumables and care products is live.
Snippets
We’re expanding our ear nurse service to Southland, so if you’ve not had a chance to drop into our new Invercargill clin...
Protect yourself from hearing hazards … in your home
Noises in your home could be damaging your hearing without you even realising it!
We’re open for business …
Our clinic doors are open, and we’re delighted to be back to help with your hearing and tinnitus needs! Many of us paren...
Slowing the onset of dementia
A number of recent studies looking at hearing loss and hearing aid use in senior adults have pointed to a correlation be...
Technology to your aid
To comply with government requirements, our clinics are closed until further notice during this lockdown period. We’re s...
Audiology South is committed to keeping you safe & healthy
Our thoughts are with everyone around the world who has been affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During thi...
Keeping up with technology
Audiology South keeps up with hearing technology developments.
What to expect during a hearing test
If you’re thinking about booking a hearing test, you may be wondering what type of appointment you need.
$40 Ear Wax Removal + Free Hearing Check
Special Offer for November and December: $40 Ear Wax Removal + Complimentary Hearing Check.
We're at the Great Kiwi Home and Living Show
If you're in Dunedin this weekend come on down and visit us at the Great Kiwi Home and Living Show!