This year, we bid farewell to Paul Cook, who stepped down as Chair of The Hearing House after an extraordinary 16 years of dedicated service on the Board. Paul has tirelessly contributed his time and expertise, leaving a lasting impact on all aspects of our organisation.
Under Paul’s leadership, we have experienced remarkable growth and development. A highlight of his tenure was the successful integration of the adult cochlear implant programme with the children’s programme, bringing to life our founder Sir Pat Moore's vision of providing a lifetime of care for all cochlear implant users.
Paul also played a key role in enhancing our collaboration with The University of Auckland, which has greatly benefited our organisation. His efforts led to the establishment of the Clinical Director role, a pivotal bridge between the university and The Hearing House that has strengthened our clinical services and research initiatives.
Paul played a crucial role in our capital raising campaign, which led to the redevelopment of our facilities to better serve both adult and paediatric clients. He was also instrumental in launching our mobile hearing van, extending our reach to those in need.
Beyond his achievements in infrastructure, Paul fostered a collaborative environment within the Board and among our team, nurturing talent and encouraging innovation. His advocacy for aligning government criteria for cochlear implants with global standards has been vital, and we are beginning to see progress in this area.
As we move forward, we remain committed to building on the foundation Paul has laid, ensuring that the growing needs of our communities continue to be met. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and vision, which will resonate within The Hearing House for years to come.
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