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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. Her cochlear implants have opened doors for her career pathways.

When Zak Dawson-Ropata was 15 months old, he became the first child of Deaf parents to get a cochlear implant in New Zealand. Zak is now 19 and his nine-year old brother Max has bilateral cochlear implants.

Mum of five Stephanie received her cochlear implant in September 2023, and in just a few months, the change in her life has been profound.

Octogenarian Lenni Allen has proved you are never too old to get a cochlear implant, and her message to others is, “Get it done, you won’t regret it.”

For Amelia Stewart, her cochlear implant has not only opened up a world of sound, it’s given her the confidence to fulfill her dream of moving overseas.

Claire Wang is a bright and happy 9-year-old who loves drawing, watching TV, playing with her 4-year-old brother and playing music on the piano.

Johran is a vivacious child with loads of personality. He’s a keen soccer player in the winter, does flips and tricks on the trampoline, and learns the drums, which he plays with his feet.

Christine has just graduated from Open Polytechnic Te Pukenga with a Bachelor of Applied Science, and is looking forward to working in the community, sharing her skills and passion for wellness in the workplace.

Receiving a cochlear implant isn’t simply about hearing. For some people, like Kara Johnson of Feilding, the impact of the surgery is about self-confidence, independence, and, ultimately, empowerment.

The biggest joy that a cochlear implant has brought for Andrew King is the ability to multi-task in conversations with his family.