Hearing Matters Magazine
September 2020 Issue
It's been a tumultuous year, but because of our amazing community we have been able to accomplish incredible things.
During COVID-19 restrictions, we created new offerings in response to requests from our members. These included our Hearing Aid Battery Store, and the Hearing Aid Fund, which provides essential technology to New Zealanders.
Topics covered in this issue include:
-
How we supported our community during COVID-19, and whether New Zealand's response was accessible to the Deaf and hard of hearing.
-
Our Youth Advisory Group, four talented young people who are passionate about supporting other young Kiwis who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
-
Our Hearing Screening Programme, and it's continued expansion across the country.
-
The integration of Te Reo Māori and NZSL, and why this was such important work.
You can request a hard copy here, download a PDF here or read online here.
Isolation is an everyday challenge for Deaf and hard of hearing Kiwis.
Help them connect with friends and loved ones.
Our March Issue:
Hearing Awareness Month
This special edition will keep you in the loop about what's happening this Hearing Awareness Month and all the ways you can get involved!
It also features in-depth articles about the latest innovations and inspirational stories connected with the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
Some topics covered in the magazine include:
-
A low-down on our Hearing Awareness Month activities, including Round the Bays, Take 30 for Hearing Loss, and our upcoming Community Meetups.
-
An interview with the CEO of local tech company Kara Technologies, who are in the process of creating a sign language avatar that can create realistic and vivid translations into New Zealand Sigh Language.
-
An in-depth piece on the Deaf and hard of hearing experience of music, featuring quotes from a Deaf DJ, and talented sign language interpreters who have performed at the concerts of world-famous celebrities.
You can download the PDF here.
Got a Question?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions. Learn more.
Our Latest Appeal
Better Hearing Care for All Kiwis. Learn more.
Contact us
We'd love to hear from you.