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Audiological Society ensures hearing aid consumers protected
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 3:39 pm | NZ Audiological Society
Auckland, June 24, 2015: The New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS) through their code of ethics and robust complaints process, strives to ensure people are well served when they seek audiological services, purchase hearing instruments and support from ... More >>
Claimants Left in the Dark on Changes to ACC Funding
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 12:01 pm | NZ Audiological Society
Audiologists from around the country are frustrated and appalled at the ACC’s failure to tell hearing aid clients that funding and services have been cut – with many hearing impaired people ending up angry and despairing once they visit their audiologist. More >>
Swimming And Surfing Can Damage Your Hearing
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 3:39 pm | NZ Audiological Society
The spotlight’s being placed on an unusual side effect of heading to the beach for a surf or a swim – you could get end up with earache or damage your hearing. The New Zealand Audiological Society is drawing attention to ‘swimmer’s ear’ ... More >>
Minister Turns Deaf Air TO ACC Cuts
Thursday, 30 December 2010, 1:36 pm | NZ Audiological Society
MEDIA RELEASE New Zealand Audiological Society Thursday 30 December 2010 MINISTER TURNS DEAF EAR TO THOUSANDS OF KIWIS WITH HEARING LOSS WITH 1 JANUARY ACC CUTS The ACC Minister has turned a deaf ear to thousands of Kiwis opposing ACC cuts for people ... More >>
Avoid a Permanent Hearing Hangover These Holidays
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:51 am | NZ Audiological Society
The country’s hearing care profession is making a plea to Kiwis to take steps to avoid a permanent hearing hangover during festive season celebrations. “The summer beach circuit of concerts, bands and festivals and New Year’s celebrations mean ... More >>
NZ Outscores Rest Of The World With Hearing Loss Care
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 9:14 am | NZ Audiological Society
New Zealand is the place to live for people with hearing loss, with new research showing we outscore other countries in the benefits hearing aids deliver and the service provided by audiologists. More >>
Audiologists Add Support To First “Be Heard Day"
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 3:02 pm | NZ Audiological Society
New Zealand Audiological Society 14th September 2010 Audiologists Add Their Voice And Support To First Ever “Be Heard Day” More >>
Moratorium on More ACC Changes Called for
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 11:12 am | NZ Audiological Society
The Minister for ACC has been approached to order a moratorium on planned cuts for the hearing impaired, as a new law kicking in tomorrow [1 July 2010] will see thousands refused ACC cover. More >>
New Round of ACC Cuts Hitting Old and Vulnerable
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 12:02 pm | NZ Audiological Society
The Government is targeting the old and vulnerable with another round of rushed and ruthless ACC cuts that will hurt tens of thousands of New Zealanders who rely on ACC for their hearing aids. More >>
Arbitrary ACC Cuts Isolate Everyday New Zealanders
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 12:19 pm | NZ Audiological Society
New Zealand Audiological Society Thursday 26 November 2009 Arbitrary ACC Cuts Isolate Everyday New Zealanders Dealing With Hearing Damage More >>
ACC: Govt Turns Back on Hearing Impaired, Elderly
Monday, 19 October 2009, 1:39 pm | NZ Audiological Society
The New Zealand Audiological Society is accusing the Government of turning its back on thousands of people whose hearing has been damaged at work with its planned ACC changes. More >>
Risk of Learning Delays through Hearing Loss
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 4:16 pm | NZ Audiological Society
The New Zealand Audiological Society is warning of the long term damage mild hearing loss and noisy environments can have on a child’s learning and development. More >>
New Treatment For Tinnitus Sufferers
Monday, 3 May 2004, 11:06 am | NZ Audiological Society
New breakthroughs in tinnitus treatment presented by international audiological experts this week will provide welcome relief for the estimated 700,000 New Zealanders suffering from the condition. The visiting experts are guest speakers at the New ... More >>