Empowering all New Zealanders to prioritise their hearing health
March is New Zealand Hearing Awareness Month! Triton Hearing and partners proudly announce the return of The Great Big Hearing Check 2025, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of hearing health and encourage older adults to take control of their well-being.
Backed by audiology experts and supported by community and commercial organisations, this annual event aims to demystify hearing loss, highlight its impact, and provide accessible hearing checks to all New Zealanders.
With more than 30% of adults over 60 experiencing hearing loss, many delay addressing the issue due to stigma or lack of awareness.
Untreated hearing loss increases risks of social isolation, cognitive decline, and can reduce quality of life.
The Great Big Hearing Check 2025 seeks to change that by making hearing checks free, easy, and accessible for all New Zealanders.
How to be involved:
Triton Hearing Check Kiosks: Visit participating Unichem and Life pharmacies, Farmlands stores, and Triton Hearing clinics nationwide for quick and easy hearing checks.
Online Hearing Check: Complete a free, easy-to-use hearing check at greatbighearingcheck.co.nz in just minutes from the comfort of home.
Lesleigh Smith, head of Audiology of Triton Hearing and spokesperson for the campaign, emphasises, “Hearing health is essential for maintaining connections, independence, and overall well-being.
“The Great Big Hearing Check makes annual hearing checks as routine as eye exams or dental visits. Together, we can break the stigma and empower New Zealanders to take action.”
The Great Big Hearing Check also supports Kiwi kids with hearing loss. For every hearing check completed in March, Triton Hearing will donate $1 to the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, funding their vital school screening programme.
“We’re thrilled to bring back the Great Big Hearing Check for another year,” says Ben Green, managing director of Triton Hearing.
“With the support of our partners, including Unichem and Life Pharmacies, Farmlands, Motor Trade Association, and the National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, we can raise awareness and make a meaningful difference.”
Those who take part will also have the chance to win a share of more than $10,000 in prizes.
Whether completing the hearing check online at greatbighearingcheck.co.nz or at Triton Hearing kiosks in participating locations nationwide, everyone who completes a hearing check during March is entered into the draw to win.
Since 2019, The Great Big Hearing Check has seen incredible support, with more than 40,000 New Zealanders taking part. Now it’s your turn to be a Hear-O and join the Great Big Hearing Check 2025, visit greatbighearingcheck.co.nz.
