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What's happening at Audiology South, along with regular updates on all things hearing.
Waxing Lyrical
This month marks two years since we first fitted Lyric — the completely invisible hearing aid that our Lyric specialists...
Good fit. Try before you buy!
Deadline 30 September, so make your appointment today!
Kia ora koutou, it’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
This year’s theme is Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori — making the language strong — so don’t be surprised if you’re hearing a litt...
Five points about the neuroscience of hearing: Dr Suzanne Purdy
A healthy brain is co-dependent with healthy hearing. The ear and brain are interconnected through neural pathways so, u...
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.
There is a link between untreated hearing loss and falls
Untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls in both older and younger adults.
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?
A quacker of a good story
As a fundraising event, the Arrowtown Rugby Club recently staged a duck race in the freezing waters of the Arrow River. ...
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...
Meet Hilary Gardner
Audiology South Queenstown is thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Senior Audiologist Hilary Gardner.
Do you have a Phonak Paradise CROS system?
If so, you can now install the latest version of myPhonak and use the app with your hearing aids and CROS transmitter.
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...
Welcome to the team Regina
We are delighted to welcome Regina Lien to our team, and congratulate her on passing her clinical competence exam with f...
Most causes of hearing loss can’t be prevented, but noise-induced hearing loss can!
10 tips to protect your ears from noise-induced hearing loss
Diabetes and hearing loss: 3 things you should know
Hearing loss is nearly twice as prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes
Your donated hearing aids have a real impact
We often get asked in clinic, “Can I donate my old devices.” The answer is, “Yes, of course.” We’ll always find a new ho...
Clinical excellence is a winner for Anna
Every year, to support the profession in New Zealand, Audiology South sponsors a $2500 prize for the best performing stu...