Hearing Care, Designed Just for You
At Hearing by Design, our commitment is rooted in the core values of care, compassion, and clinical excellence. Founded by Kinau, a dedicated audiologist with a deep commitment to personal service, our clinic promises an experience that is as unique as each client we serve.
Kinau chose to establish her own practice rather than stay in a larger group to ensure that each client receives consistent, personal care from a familiar face.
Qualifications and Awards
As well as being highly qualified, Kinau was awarded “Clinician of the Year” and numerous internal Value Awards at her previous place of employment.
Kinau first qualified as a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist in South Africa (B.CommPath)
After immigrating to New Zealand, she furthered her studies by completing a two-year Master of Audiology degree from the University of Canterbury (M.Aud)
Kinau holds a certificate in Business Management from the New Zealand Institute of Management and a certificate in Understanding Dementia from the University of Tasmania
Kinau is a full member of the New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS) and holds a current annual Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
Your needs are our priority
With over two decades of expertise and strong connections with healthcare professionals in Auckland’s eastern suburbs including Dannemora, Howick, and Botany, Kinau has built Hearing by Design on the belief that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to hearing loss. We offer a personalised, transparent, and uncomplicated journey to better hearing, placing your needs at the forefront of everything we do.
Family Life
Since moving to New Zealand in 2006, Kinau has not only excelled professionally but has also thrived in her personal life. She is the proud mother of two Kiwi-born children, Liam (17) and Lauren (13), who keep her grounded and busy. Whether it’s managing horsehair from Lauren’s equestrian pursuits or cleaning the mud from Liam’s dirt bikes, family life is full and enriching. Alongside their loyal pets, George the Shih Tzu/Maltese cross, and Oliver the cat—who truly rules the roost—Kinau and her family enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle, spending time with close friends and embracing the joys of everyday life.
If you value a personal relationship with your audiologist and desire consistent, high-quality audiological care, Hearing by Design is the ideal choice for you.
Our Point of Difference
As a full registered member of the New Zealand Audiology Society, Kinau is an approved assessor who can access ALL available hearing aid funding streams in New Zealand.
Proudly privately owned and operated, Hearing By Design is not vertically integrated with any hearing aid manufacturer.
Hearing By Design will recommend a treatment that is best suited to YOU and your individual needs, not ours.
With Hearing By Design, you will always see the Audiologist you are familiar with.
A copy of your test result can usually be given to you in person or e-mailed to you, straight after your appointment.
Originally from South Africa, Kinau is fluent in English and Afrikaans.