Bishopdale Hearing is a 100% locally owned, independent audiology clinic at Shop 33, Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Village Mall, Christchurch. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of hearing and ear health services, from hearing tests and hearing aid fittings through to ear wax removal, auditory processing assessments, and balance and vertigo assessments.
The team includes audiologists Bradi (owner) and Corey, both full members of the New Zealand Audiological Society, alongside audiologist Hazel, ear nurse and provisional audiometrist Emma, and administrative staff Jo and Kate. As NZ Audiological Society members, Bradi and Corey can apply for and claim Ministry of Health, ACC or Veterans Affairs funding on behalf of eligible clients, and the clinic is also a Southern Cross partner, meaning appointment costs may be claimable through Southern Cross insurance.
Beyond in-clinic appointments, Bishopdale Hearing offers off-site visits to businesses, villages or resthomes for groups needing hearing services, Gold Card discounts on some services, and Afterpay for more accessible payment. The clinic is a proud local sponsor of the Bishopdale Community Trust and other local ventures, and holds an 'Excellent' rating based on 108 Google reviews.
Tucked into Shop 33 at Bishopdale Village Mall, Bishopdale Hearing describes itself as a 100% locally owned, comprehensive audiology clinic — and that local, independent framing runs through much of how the clinic presents itself, from its team to its funding options.
The clinic's core services cover hearing tests conducted in a sound-attenuated booth, hearing aid fittings from all leading manufacturers, and ear wax removal for anyone dealing with pressure, dullness or itchy ears. Beyond the basics, Bishopdale Hearing also offers auditory processing assessments for people who have normal hearing but struggle to understand speech or get sounds mixed up, plus balance assessments and vertigo treatment for vestibular system issues that cause dizziness or balance problems.
One detail worth noting: the clinic doesn't offer free hearing screenings. Its stated position is that hearing health deserves proper clinical care rather than a quick tick-box check, and every hearing test — from a Basic Hearing Screening & Tympanometry through to full diagnostic assessments — is carried out by NZ-qualified Audiologists holding a University Master of Audiology and full New Zealand Audiological Society membership.
For ear wax removal specifically, Bishopdale Hearing uses microsuction, a method that clears the ear canal using gentle suction and specialist equipment under direct visual guidance, rather than the water-flushing approach used in traditional ear syringing. The clinic describes the procedure as typically quick and well tolerated, with many people noticing an immediate improvement in hearing once the blockage is cleared.
The clinic is run by Bradi, the owner and an audiologist, alongside fellow audiologists Corey and Hazel, ear nurse and provisional audiometrist Emma, administrator Jo, and part-time receptionist Kate. Bradi and Corey are both full members of the New Zealand Audiological Society, which allows the clinic to apply for and claim Ministry of Health, ACC, or Veterans Affairs funding on behalf of eligible clients.
Bishopdale Hearing is also a Southern Cross partner, meaning appointment costs may be claimable through a Southern Cross Insurance plan, and the clinic offers Gold Card discounts on some services. Afterpay is now available too, giving another way to spread the cost of hearing care.
For those with multiple people needing hearing services — a workplace, a retirement village or a resthome — Bishopdale Hearing can arrange an off-site visit rather than requiring everyone to come into the clinic individually.
One thing that can put people off seeking help for their hearing is assuming they need to see a GP first. Bishopdale Hearing is explicit that no referral is required — you can book directly with the clinic, and results are shared with your doctor where relevant. During an appointment, the process starts with a discussion of your hearing concerns, lifestyle and medical history, followed by a comprehensive assessment in a quiet, sound-treated room, with results explained in plain language and no pressure to commit to any particular solution on the spot.
Bishopdale Hearing holds an 'Excellent' rating from 108 Google reviews, with clients repeatedly highlighting friendly, knowledgeable staff and a comfortable, low-pressure experience. The clinic is also a regular local sponsor of the Bishopdale Community Trust and other local ventures, reinforcing its identity as a genuinely community-based business rather than a chain outlet.
For Christchurch locals dealing with hearing changes, a blocked ear, or balance issues, Bishopdale Hearing offers a full-service, locally run option with easy access — including two disability parks right outside the clinic door.