http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.tuhauora.co.nz en-us Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:27:31 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/161390/april--easter/ Our team are heading away during the Easter Holidays. (Camping, Hiking, Tramping and Travelling) We will be available on Non-Public Holidays: Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Friday's (Thursday we're out of the office).Easter falls during the School Term Holidays. Both David and Vanessa will be on leave from the 6th - 12th April.We are Closed Public Holidays.Always phone 09 55 33 781, we have a 24/7 offsite reception service to pass on your message to our team. ... Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:25:53 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post161390 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/161389/what-is-a-flexible-endoscope/ David will often perform a flexible nasendoscopy (Nays-en-dos-ko-pe) on patients who have symptoms relating to their nose or throat. An Endoscope is a very tiny camera used to look at the back of the nasal passage and at the back of the throat. David will always use a local anaesthetic spray to numb your nose and mouth. The worst part is usually the taste of the spray! However, our staff will offer you a Listerine strip to take the bitter taste away. There are no needles involved and you should ... Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:19:46 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post161389 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/160644/new-pricing-effective-18-02-2026/ Our new pricing is effective 18 February 2026. If our team have quoted you for an upcoming appointment, we will honour it. Check our services and pricing page for more info.... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:09:34 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post160644 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/158815/happy-new-year-2026-we-look-forward-to-meeting-you/ Happy New Year!Start 2026 feeling your best! Don’t let ongoing ENT issues or concerns carry into another year. Our Admin team are back Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and David and Vanessa are back in clinic from Monday 19 January.Bookings are now open!... Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:30:11 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post158815 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/156068/surfers-ear--infections/ Protect your ears, stay in the water, and avoid unnecessary infections.As we head into another beautiful Northland summer, many of us will spend long days surfing, diving, swimming, paddling and enjoying our moana. But with more time in the water also comes a common—and often overlooked—risk: surfer’s ear, also known as external auditory canal exostoses.At Tūhauora Clinic, we see these cases frequently, especially among keen surfers, free divers, spearfishers and swimmers. With a little a... Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:39:15 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post156068 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/156067/hot-summer-tips/ 1. Wear Ear Plugs – Every TimeThe single most effective prevention for surfer’s ear is good-quality ear plugs made for water sports.Look for:• Surfer/dive-specific plugs• Plugs that allow hearing and pressure equalisation• A snug, comfortable fitEven occasional use dramatically reduces risk over time.2. Use Alcohol Ear Spray After Water ExposureA daily summer habit that works wonders.A simple isopropyl alcohol + white vinegar mixture helps:• Dry the ear canal• Prevent bacterial and... Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:33:00 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post156067 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/155591/preservation-rhinoplasty-the-course-symposium-cadaver-lab-3rd-annual/ David will head to Florida next week to learn the newest techniques in preservation rhinoplasty, becoming Northland's only specialist provider for this advanced skill.... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:16:04 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post155591 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/155077/mas-tarapunga-ent-van/ Check out the new released video which follow the journey of the Tarāpunga Mobile ENT Clinic as it brings vital ear, nose and throat care to rural communities in Northland. The mobile clinic travels into underserved areas, delivering specialist treatment where patients would otherwise face long waits or challenging travel. Through the personal stories of patients and the dedication of the medical team, the video highlights how innovative outreach is closing healthcare gaps and improving li... Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:16:27 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post155077 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/153385/were-still-the-same-just-with-a-new-name/ Kensington Private Hospital has officially taken a new name; Allevia, but rest assured, they're still under the same trusted ownership you’ve always known. Kensington Hospital takes on a new name - Allevia Kensington Hospital – to emphasise its links to Allevia Health, one of New Zealand’s premier healthcare organisations. The Allevia Health group has interest in 25 healthcare businesses including Allevia Hospitals (previously Mercy and Ascot Hospitals), Allevia Radiology and Auckland Radi... Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:00:28 +1300 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post153385 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/post/152028/tuhauora-clinic-at-the-2025-nz-rural-medicine-cme-update/ David was a main speaker at the 2025 New Zealand Rural Medicine CME Update, delivering a three-hour session packed with practical ENT tips and tricks for rural doctors. His update focused on common ear, nose, and throat conditions, key red flags for referral, and strategies to manage ENT issues in rural settings where resources can be limited. The Rural Generalist CME Workshop is an annual event that brings together doctors working in rural hospitals and general practice across Aotearoa. The pro... Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:45:38 +1200 http://www.tuhauora.co.nz/blog/#post152028