Rhinopasty Conference

March 21, 2025

Rhinoplasty - Nice (FRANCE)

David is currently in Nice, France, for the Preservation Rhinoplasty conference. Here, he will learn the latest rhinoplasty techniques from experts, which he will use at Tūhauora Clinic in Whangārei to improve patient care with modern surgical methods....

Mangakahia Summer Festival

March 4, 2025

Mangakahia Summer Festival

We were thrilled to support and be a sponsor for the Mangakahia Annual Summer Festival, especially as David grew up in the area.Next year take your whanau for a fun day out. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, food stalls, music, raffles, fresh produce, tractor rides, and bounc...

Medical Student

February 27, 2025

Encouraging the future of ENT

In February 2025, Amber, a final-year medical student from the University of Adelaide, joined Tūhauora Clinic in Whangārei to learn about ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) medicine. Under David Waterhouse's guidance, she observed surgeries and appointments, gaining first-hand ex...

Our team

February 19, 2025

Exciting Changes at Tūhauora: New Team Photos and Faces!

We’re excited to share some updates at the Tūhauora Clinic. Recently, local photographer Alan Squires took new pictures of our team and clinic, soon to be featured on our website. We also welcomed our new Patient Coordinator, who is ready to help with appointments a...

World Hearing Day

February 12, 2025

World Hearing Day

It’s World Hearing Day on 3 March 2025. Many cases of hearing loss can be avoided by safe listening and good hearing care practices. How we hear in the future depends on how we care for our ears today. The World Health Organisation is calling for everyone to:Protect their ...

Meri Kirihimete

December 23, 2024

Meri Kirihimete to your whanau from ours! We wish all of our patients and their families a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year ahead. We look forward to seeing you all in February 2025...

RNZ interview with David and Richard about the New Mobile Van initiative in Northland.

November 6, 2024

New Mobile Van Project lauched for Northland: Tarāpunga

October 28, 2024

Tarāpunga Charitable trust

David has been working with Professor Richard Douglas to Establish the Tarāpunga Charitable trust. Professor Douglas and his family have generously donated a state-of-the-art Mobile ENT van to help provide care in Northland Find out more here: Tarāpunga...

Diving Tips for Summer

October 31, 2021

Summer is almost here

Summer is almost upon us, meaning more time in the water for divers, surfers and spearo's. Here are some simple tips to help you in the water. Otitis external (infection of the ear canal) is a common problem during the summer months. Consider using an alcohol-based ear drop/...

New Clinic Rooms Open

October 31, 2021

Our new clinic is now open for use at 12 Kensington Avenue. Thank you to all the patients we have seen over the last nine months in our temporary rooms; we appreciate your tolerance during the construction and look forward to seeing you all in a newer and quieter environment...