Acquiring hearing aids in New Zealand

If you are having difficulty hearing in some situations, contact your local Audiologist or hearing professional for an initial assessment. Audiologists in New Zealand work both in the public and private sector dispensing hearing aids.

Find out more about seeing an audiologist

In NZ the cost of hearing aids, batteries and accessories fitted to children are paid for by a government scheme. Some adults may also be eligible for funding towards the cost of their hearing aids under different schemes.

Find out more about the types of funding available

Choice of hearing aid

Hearing aids vary in price according to their functional capability. Generally, the price of a hearing aid reflects the level of technology used in that model. Price however, should not be the only consideration when purchasing a hearing aid. Factors such as everyday listening situations, degree and type of hearing loss, hearing aid maintenance, vision and dexterity, the size of your ear canal and cosmetic preferences are also important considerations. Your audiologist or hearing professional should take all these factors into account when helping you to select a suitable hearing aid for your needs.

Find your local hearing aid distributor Contact NZAS Here you will find infomation about the New Zealand Audiological Society Hearing professionals in NZ Contact details for hearing professionals in your area.		Getting used to new sounds Getting used to a hearing aid is a learning process. The user not only has to get accustomed to having something in the ear, but also to a quite new range of sounds. It takes time to get used to hearing so many ‘new’ sounds again. Did you know… It is important that the hearing aid is fit to the individual hearing loss. It is important to tell the hearing healthcare professional about one’s expectations for the hearing aid.