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Our new desktop widget checks to see if your headphones are too loud! Download our widget on the right and follow the instructions. If the sound glows green, they are at a good level, if the sound glows red they could be doing irreparable damage!
Are you one of the many Kiwis who has to listen to neighbourhood parties, barking dogs, road works or low flying aeroplanes – and hates it? Tell us about your most annoying noise. Go to the Questionnaire
There is a lot of excessive everyday noise that can affect not only your hearing, but your physical and mental health. Persistent noise has been linked with increased stress levels, headaches, aggressive behaviour, loss of sleep and, in some cases, even heart disease and high blood pressure. Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies community noise as a common pollutant, and provides a definition of community noise that includes road, rail and air traffic, industry, construction and public works, and neighbourhood noise. Read more
Help others choose where to be and be heard! Rate the impact of noise on your dining experience.
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