Ear nurse clinics — Rotorua and Taupō

Our specialist ear nurses operate a free ear health clinic for tamariki (children) in Rotorua, Taupō and surrounding areas.

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Contact us

The ear nurse service is available by appointment. Call or text on the numbers below and leave a message including:

  • your name and phone number
  • the name of the tamaiti (child) requiring an appointment
  • the reason for the appointment
  • whether you would like to see a nurse in Rotorua or Taupō.

Rotorua ear nurse specialist:

Taupō ear nurse specialist:

Email: lakeskids@lakesdhb.govt.nz

Where to find us

Rotorua

Children's Health Hub Te Aka Mauri in the Rotorua Library building on Haupapa St.

Taupō

Taupo Hospital in House 3.

Turn right at the main hospital building and cross the service lane. House 3 is the last house on the right.

Services we provide

You will need to allow 30 minutes for the appointment.

Our services include:

  • ear examination under microscope
  • assessment of glue ear (otitis media) and fluid coming from ears
  • wax removal, which may include suctioning
  • removal of foreign bodies
  • providing education and information
  • monitoring ear conditions
  • further referrals to a GP, audiologist, or ear nose and throat specialist if required.

Blowing your nose and keeping it clear of mucus (snot) will help prevent ear infections and glue ear.

When you have mucus in your nose — use a tissue. Blow several times to clear as much mucus as possible. Do this throughout the day:

  • when you get up in the morning
  • before you go to school or daycare
  • while you are at school
  • when you get home from school
  • before you go to bed.

How to blow your nose:

  1. breathe in through your mouth
  2. close your lips tightly
  3. blow out firmly into your tissue.

Referral information

Referrals to the ear clinic may be made by: 

  • a parent or legal guardian
  • a GP or specialist
  • secondary services
  • vision hearing technicians (as part of the B4 School Check team)
  • public health nurse.

We are unable to see tamariki without a consent form that has been completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian. You can do this at the appointment.

Ear clinic registration and consent form