With the wonderful support of my counsellor, hearing therapist, audiologist, hearing association, family, friends, work colleagues, technology, and those others…
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Receiving the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for community contribution in Nelson and being able to participate in committee meetings is…
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Josef and Ashleigh are grateful for all the support they have received, and they reflect now on how Fynley’s first…
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Speaking to groups and presenting training sessions at work again are huge milestones for Sally Blondell after her cochlear implant…
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In June 2025, Pam became a member of the SCIP whānau after receiving her cochlear implant. She shared with us…
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Medical student Eva Bergler is a trailblazer in her profession and in the ultra-marathons she undertakes in her leisure time.…
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When Zak Dawson-Ropata was 15 months old, he became the first child of Deaf parents to get a cochlear implant…
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Skylar Mitchell, aged 10 months, had an important operation earlier this year and now her “ears” match her brother’s. Skylar’s…
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Mum of five Stephanie received her cochlear implant in September 2023, and in just a few months, the change in…
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Octogenarian Lenni Allen has proved you are never too old to get a cochlear implant, and her message to others…
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For Amelia Stewart, her cochlear implant has not only opened up a world of sound, it’s given her the confidence…
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Claire Wang is a bright and happy 9-year-old who loves drawing, watching TV, playing with her 4-year-old brother and playing…
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Johran is a vivacious child with loads of personality. He’s a keen soccer player in the winter, does flips and…
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Christine has just graduated from Open Polytechnic Te Pukenga with a Bachelor of Applied Science, and is looking forward to…
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Receiving a cochlear implant isn’t simply about hearing. For some people, like Kara Johnson of Feilding, the impact of the…
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The biggest joy that a cochlear implant has brought for Andrew King is the ability to multi-task in conversations with…
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The Earl family Nicola, Tony, Olivia, Benji and Sadie are the Earl family of New Plymouth, in Taranaki.
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Bruce received his cochlear implant on 16 November, 2021, a day he will always remember. He had been on the…
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Liam Melvin is brimming with enthusiasm and very outgoing. He’s a positive young 16-year-old who enjoys learning, loves being a…
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Ally Prasitdamrong has begun her university studies, and she’s inspired to be a speech and language therapist because of the…
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In those first few minutes of Louis’ cochlear implants being switched on, Leah and her husband John could see how…
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