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We would like to advise you that starting April 1st, 2025, there will be a price increase for our services.

Standard Consultations in Whangarei, Kerikeri and Russell will increase from $65 to $70. In Mangawhai from $75 to $80

ACC in Whangarei, Kerikeri and Russell will increase from $20 to $30. In Mangawhai from $30 to $40.

This decision hasn't been made lightly, as continual rise in cost outside of our control we've held off as long as possible.

Our aim is to continue providing you with the highest quality care you deserve.

We appreciate your understanding and continued loyalty. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Ngā mihi

The Northland Ear Care Team

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Name: Northland Earcare
Address: 8 Kensington Avenue, Whangarei, Northland, 0112, NZ
Telephone: 021 212 6684

We now offer our services in 4 locations!
WHANGAREI - KERIKERI - RUSSELL - MANGAWHAI

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About Us

WELCOME

Professional Ear Care by trained and experienced Ear Nurse Specialists.

Northland Ear Care was established in January 2016 by owner/operator Theresa Leslie. Theresa has considerable experience in ear care. She was trained by the Ear Nurse Specialist Group Aotearoa with ongoing support from the local Ear Nose and Throat Consultants in Northland.

Theresa worked in the Mobile Ear clinic in Northland for 7 years before taking up the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist at Whangarei Hospital, where she ran nurse led clinics for ear care for the past 15 years.

The company offers professional ear cleaning using microsuction, advice about treatment and prevention of ear conditions and referral on to further services if required. Microsuction is considered the safest way to remove ear wax and other debris within the ear canal.

Northland Ear Care is a registered provider for ACC and Veterans Affairs.

Theresa and Marg are members of the Ear Nurse Specialist Aotearoa Group, and the Clinical Nurse Specialist Group New Zealand. As part of the Ear Nurse Group they provide ongoing nurse mentorship to junior nurses and are working with a committee to formalise a training program with the Open Polytechnic of NZ for all nurses

Please Note: The Ear Nurse Specialist Group supports the view of safe practice for aural procedures. Otology is a specialty area of nursing requiring credentialled expertise.

MEET THE TEAM

Theresa

Theresa is an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist. She started working in Ear Care with the children’s mobile ear clinic service, covering an area from Kaiwaka to Kawakawa and children from 0 to 18 years. Theresa worked with this service for 7 years before moving to the role of ENT Clinical Nurse Specialist at the ENT Department at Whangarei Hospital. She worked in this role for 15years and established and ran nurse led clinics in the department. This experience has given her broad knowledge of ENT conditions and appropriate referral pathways. Theresa left the hospital in 2021 and has since concentrated on her private practice. This was initially based in Kowhai Cout alongside ENT Consultant Chris Seeley. She moved to her base in Kensington when he retired in 2020.

Theresa is also one proud mum! Her son Cameron Leslie is a Paralympic swimmer. He has attended 4 Paralympic Games taking home 3 Gold Medals. He is also co-captain of New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby team. Theresa enjoys the travel to attend events as a supporter taking her all over the world.

Marg

Marg is an experienced Ear Nurse Specialist. She has been working with “ears” since 1978 in a variety of clinical situations - Mobile Ear Clinics, ENT OPD and private nurse led clinics.

Marg has worked with Theresa since 1999 starting at Northland DHB and has a wide knowledge of ear conditions and possible associated conditions.

She is currently a member of the National Ear Nurse Group committee. www.ensg.co.nz.

Marg remains committed to improving access for clients to quality, informed and up to date treatment for ear conditions, and specialist referral when needed.

Jess

Jess has been a registered nurse for 12 years, and during this time has mainly worked in an emergency nursing role.

A chance comment from Theresa a few years ago at her grandson’s birthday party led to Jess switching lanes and coming to learn all about ears with Theresa.

She spent 6 months working one on one with Theresa as well as completing ear nursing courses and is now a proud member of the Ear Nurse Specialist Group.

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Meet the team

Treatments

Microsuction - Ear Wax Removal

Microsuction is when we use a microscope to visualise the ear canal and tympanic membrane and with the use of instruments, or suction, remove the wax. This requires knowledge and expertise to be carried out safely, and should only be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified nurse or doctor.

The Ear Canal is the passage that extends from your ear down to your ear drum (approx 2.5cm in adults). Ear wax is a normal secretion from glands within the ear canal, combined with skin cells, dust and debris. It is made in the outer 1/3 of the ear canal and normally works its way out of the canal.

Wax only requires removal if is causing a problem e.g.

if ears are blocked or there is impacted wax
there is pain
Eardrum is needing to be examined.

How often should you have it done?
Each person has individual needs as they produce varying amounts and types of wax. The Ear Nurse will advise you how often you should have your ears suctioned.

All equipment is sterilized before use

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment either give us a call (on numbers below) or click on the 'Book Now' button at your preferred clinic to select a day and time that works for you. There will be a confirmation email come through within 10 minutes, if one doesn't arrive please contact the clinic.

We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.

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