The Right Hearing Aids Tailored to Your Unique Needs
Finding the best hearing aid for you
Finding the ideal technology starts with having a completely open choice. As independent hearing consultants, we do not answer to manufacturers, we answer to you. Our only goal is to find the absolute best device for your lifestyle and hearing profile.
Why an Independent Choice Matters for Your Care
Did you know that many New Zealand audiology clinics are actually owned by international hearing aid manufacturing companies? That often means you only get shown one line of products. Because the Hearing Institute is entirely independent and locally owned, we have total clinical freedom. Our primary focus is simply your long-term ear health, which means we give you completely unbiased advice based on what your ears actually need, not what a specific brand wants to sell.
Locally Owned
NZ-owned and operated. Your long-term ear health is our only focus.
Long -term Partnership
We stay with you through fittings, adjustments and follow-up care.
Unbiased Advice
We recommend what your ears need, not what a manufacturer wants to sell.
Total clinical freedom
No manufacturer agreement, or sales targets; just the right fit for you.
Access to Leading Global Technology
We do not believe in an online shop page because a hearing device is not a one-size-fits-all gadget. Instead, we look at your specific auditory profile and lifestyle first, then select the best solution from the world’s top manufacturers. Because we work with all major suppliers, you have access to the entire industry-leading landscape in one spot.
Hearing aids for Tinnitus
It is well documented that hearing loss and tinnitus are highly correlated. By correcting the hearing loss with hearing devices and providing stimulation to the auditory system the tinnitus appears to reduce. This suppression is in part due to an increased awareness of environmental sounds caused by the amplification. Modern hearing devices can include a combination of amplification and tinnitus sounds which work effectively together for tinnitus management.
Hearables
A new and exciting trend in hearing aid technology is emerging from consumer brands like Apple. This trend seeks to bridge the gap between ‘hearing aid’ and ‘earphone’. Hearable devices are often earphones first, with the ability to shape hearing thresholds within an app to boost frequencies. Many are self-fitting and are available over the counter for an individual to purchase and get a feel for improvement in their hearing ability.
If you have an iPhone, you may already have a hearable. Many iPhone models have functionality which provides modification to your AirPods to amplify speech in difficult environments.
Hearables do come with some limitations . They are designed primarily for people with mild hearing loss who do not require the sophistication of a hearing device. They are often larger than digital hearing devices and therefore less discrete. If you are looking for a recommendation for a hearable please contact us to discuss the available options.
Trial of hearing aids
At Hearing Institute we want you to be happy with your hearing aid purchase. Most hearing aid brands offer trial periods for hearing aids. This enables you to take the hearing aids into your own environment and gain some real life experience to ensure the devices meet your expectations and benefit your hearing needs. A follow up appointment enables you to explain the experiences and data collected in the hearing aid provides additional information. The Audiologist can fine tune your hearing and improve the hearing aid to continue to meet your expectations.
Servicing of hearing aids
At Hearing Institute we service, maintain and repair hearing aids of any brand, and carry common spare parts and batteries.
Funding for hearing aids
Hearing aid subsidies and funding information can be found here and is available for residents living in New Zealand. Funding can be accessed through a New Zealand qualified Audiologist and will be discussed at our hearing needs assessment.