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Medical Student

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 experience and knowledge. This opportunity was invaluable for her growth in ENT. If you're a final-year medical student eager for a similar experience, contact us! At the Tūhauora Clinic, we offer first hand learning in a supp...

Our team

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 and queries. Expect to see a cheerful face at reception ready to assist you. We’re committed to patient-centred care and look forward to welcoming you soon!...

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 hearing from loud sounds and prevent hearing lossCheck their hearing regularlyUse hearing devices if they need them...

Meri Kirihimete

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.

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New Mobile Van Project lauched for Northland: Tarāpunga

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

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/ear spray (audisol dry ears) after each dive/surf to help dehydrate the ear canal and prevent infections.Freedivers should work on their equalisation techniques. Each year we see divers who have injured their eardrums/hearing...

New Clinic Rooms Open

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! David...

Freediving ENT assessments

Vanessa and I are both keen Freedivers and know how important it is to keep you in the water. If you have an ENT problem impacting on your diving it's likely we can help....

COVID 19 Update

Our Clinic is still running today, but with the news of a recent Northland Case of COVID19 we will need to take the following precautions.If you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection, please contact Vanessa on 09 553 3781 to reschedule your appointment.Below is a list of locations and times where people may have been in close contact to a confirmed case of COVID 19. If you have visited any of these locations please ring to reschedule your appointment, stay h...

Update

Our Temporary clinic is open at 12 Kensington Ave from the 25th January 2021 while the redevelopment of our clinic space is finalized. Please contact us for an appointment. ...

Opening Soon!

Our Clinical rooms are under construction! Vanessa and I look forward to providing ENT surgery in Whangarei and seeing patients in early 2021. DW...