Lights, Cameras…and Hearing Aids
We sit down with Lily McManus, of The Bachelor NZ, Bachelor Winter Games, Celebrity Treasure Island, and The Bachelorette NZ, to talk...
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From surviving high school, to what it's really like the first time your hearing aids are turned on, reading about other people's experiences can give invaluable insights and make you feel less alone.
Find a range of stories below from Kiwis of all ages who are going through their own hearing loss journey.
If you would like to share your own story, please get in touch with Hellen at hellen@nfd.org.nz
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natashagallardo1
- Nov 11
- 3 min
Talking Hearing Awareness Month
We sit down with Lily McManus, our Youth Advocate, to talk about the importance of raising awareness for the experiences of hearing loss...
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natashagallardo1
- Nov 10
- 5 min
NZSL Interpreted Theatre Inspiring Young Minds
For over three decades now, the Tim Bray Theatre Company (TBTC) has been inspiring young minds through the magical experience of live...
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muzili9
- Sep 9
- 5 min
Spotlight on Sign Language
Auckland Theatre Company has long been a beacon of quality theatre and a highlight for theatre goers in Tāmaki Makaurau. We sat down with...
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muzili9
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Community, Coffee & Connection
The Otago Deaf Society are about creating a supportive space for Dunedin’s Deaf community to connect and be themselves. We talk to...
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hannahdavey78
- Jul 20
- 5 min
Jackson's Story
19-year-old Jackson was the recipient of our Noonan Bequest scholarship in 2021. We recently caught up with him to find out how his study...
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natashagallardo1
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Renee's Story
Day-to-day life can be exhausting for busy Kaitaia woman Renee. She works up to 50 hours a week, and is constantly on high alert, trying...
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natashagallardo1
- Mar 29
- 7 min
Your Stories: Lavinia
Lavinia was a 22-year-old mum living in Chile with two young children when her ears first started to cause problems. “I remember, my...
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natashagallardo1
- Feb 11
- 6 min
Transcript of Interview with Magic Talk (radio station)
Radio Host 0:00 It is 8:19 guys, and if you just joined us a very good morning to you, Kia ora. Now look in terms of what's going on with...
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natashagallardo1
- Feb 11
- 3 min
Share Your Story: Shirvaun
Shirvaun Abbott is a determined and patient woman. She learned at a very young age to not give up, and to find solutions to her hearing...
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natashagallardo1
- Feb 2
- 5 min
Share Your Story: Emilia
Emilia is a chatty 22-year-old who at the time of writing is waitressing at her local café, flatting with friends and has just finished...
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natashagallardo1
- Oct 4, 2021
- 6 min
Share Your Story: Charlie
Amateur stand-up comedian, film-maker, corporate sales associate and surfer are just a few of the paths Charlie has walked last ten...
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natashagallardo1
- Sep 22, 2021
- 4 min
Share Your Story: Jesse
Jesse knows what it’s like to lose a pair of hearing aids. In fact, over the years, more than a few pairs have gone missing… perhaps down...
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natashagallardo1
- Aug 26, 2021
- 6 min
How The Pandemic Continues to Impact the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
95bFM Radio Interview August 24, 2021 SPEAKERS Jemima Huston Natasha Gallardo 0:02 You're listening to a 95 b FM podcast. Jemima Huston...
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natashagallardo1
- Aug 23, 2021
- 7 min
Share Your Story: Rob
Rob Gill is a semi-retired and proud Dad to three grown-up children. Rob enjoys running the serviced office and co-working business,...
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natashagallardo1
- May 31, 2021
- 7 min
Share Your Story: Adrian
Adrian lives with his partner and two friends in an inner Auckland flat. He works for Spark at Commercial Bay and is a skilled Brazilian...
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natashagallardo1
- May 27, 2021
- 5 min
Share Your Story: Nathalie
It was the birth of her daughter that prompted Nathalie to finally get her hearing checked out. After having suspicions that something...
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natashagallardo1
- May 18, 2021
- 6 min
Share Your Story: Amy
Amy lives with husband Simon and cares for her two young children – Caroline and Melanie-May. She has lived with hearing loss since...
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natashagallardo1
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Share Your Story: Tara
Tara is a 26-year-old Trainee Primary School Teacher. She lives in Auckland with her partner and their close friends. As a baby Tara was...
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natashagallardo1
- Apr 30, 2021
- 7 min
Share Your Story: Monique
Monique Leith is a Consultant Resource & Environmental Planner who runs her own land development consultancy business, Leith Consulting....
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