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Welcome to the NFD

The National Foundation for the Deaf (NFD) is a non-profit, non-government organisation.

We work with our member groups to

  • Support New Zealanders with hearing loss
  • Encourage hearing preservation
  • Promote good sound

 

Don’t Lose the Music

Are Your Earphones Causing Damage?

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!

 

Is your neighbour’s noise driving you crazy?

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 Non-Auditory Effects of Community Noise

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

 

Is your favourite café or restaurant too noisy?

Help others choose where to be and be heard! Rate the impact of noise on your dining experience.

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Scholarships & Grants

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To make an automatic $20 donation call 0900 666 20 ($20 will be charged to your phone bill)

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Information on scholarships for deaf and hearing impaired people offered by the NFD Trust and other organisations.

Scholarships & Grants

Need help? Try our interactive directory. It's easy!

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Contact Details

 
Address: 205 Parnell Rd
PO Box 37729, Parnell
Auckland 1151
New Zealand
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0800 867 446
+64 9 307 2922
+64 9 307 2923
enquiries@nfd.org.nz