Better Hearing starts here. World class hearing care right here in Christchurch.
Better Hearing Co. provides professional, personalised audiology care for people who value trust, clarity, and long-term outcomes.
We don’t rush appointments, rely on sales targets, or lead with products.
Instead, we take the time to understand your hearing, explain it clearly, and guide you toward solutions that genuinely improve everyday life.
Better Hearing Co. was created to feel calm, respectful, and reassuring. You will be listened to. You will be clearly informed. And you will never be pressured into a decision. Trust, integrity, and professionalism guide every appointment.
Better Hearing Co. is owned and operated by Sam Sloane, an experienced audiologist who has carried out thousands of hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings across New Zealand. Care is delivered in line with best-practice guidelines recommended by the New Zealand Audiological Society — with clinical judgement guiding every recommendation.
No two people hear the same way. Your hearing concerns, listening environments, and communication goals are unique. We create individual hearing care plans designed to support real-world listening — not just test results.
Our goal is to provide high quality hearing care you can trust.
A hearing assessment includes a thorough hearing health history; a full hearing test; and a hearing care plan. Not a quick check — a full evaluation that explains how your hearing works and what it means for your everyday life.
Ear Wax is the most common cause of hearing loss. We use gentle micro-suction to remove ear wax from the ear canal.
Better Hearing Co has access to a wide range of the latest hearing technology. We put you at the centre of the selection process and fit hearing aids with expert precision.
We want everyone to leave Hearing Better
Independence allows recommendations to be based on what is right for you — not brand targets. This means we can recommend the best hearing devices for YOUR needs.
Better Hearing Co is a family owned, independent hearing clinic. Care is provided by a Master of Audiology-qualified clinician, accredited with:
The New Zealand Audiological Society
(The NZAS and its members promote high professional and ethical standards of audiological care https://audiology.org.nz/)
ACC
( Providing hearing aid and hearing aid service funding for individuals with work or accident related hearing loss) https://www.acc.co.nz/
Enable/Disability Support services
( Providing hearing aid subsidies of up to $1022.22 for individuals with hearing loss or hearing aid funding for those who meet the criteria)
https://www.enable.co.nz/about-us/what-we-do/subsidy-funding-services/hearing-aid-funding-and-subsidy
Veterans’ Affairs
( Providing hearing aid and hearing services funding for Veteran's with service related hearing loss)
https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/a-z/hearing-aids-and-appliances/
Work and Income New Zealand
( Providing financial assistance to cover the cost of hearing aids and hearing services)
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/advance-payment-of-benefit.html
Better Hearing Co has access to a wide range of hearing aid technology and can fit hearing devices and accessories from all manufacturers. We are not focused on quick sales, but great results.
Better Hearing Co has created a hearing clinic you would be comfortable sending your grandmother to. We are here to support you at a pace that feels right for you. You will be listened to, respected, and guided — not pressured. Our clinic is for people who are ready to make a positive change in their hearing and quality of life.
