National Training Centre

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People New Zealand's National Office and Training Centre is situated just 5 minutes drive from the CBD.  This Centre is based in a most beautiful rural setting alongside a river and public bush walk and incorporates a large free run area fully fenced.

The National Training Centre is made up of 5 separate buildings:

The Office

Our National Office operates at this cottage.  The office includes three separate offices and a reception lounge as you enter.

Training House

This is a 'simulated' house where the trainee Hearing Dogs come each day to learn how to alert Recipients to the sounds in the home.

Recipient Cottage

This cottage is where Recipients come to stay while they get to know their dog and learn all about how to get their dog working to sounds.

Kennels

Hearing Dog trainees are housed here during their training.

Garage

Storage facility for the vehicles, mowers and equipment used for maintaining the property.

Grounds

There is plenty of room for the dogs to run freely.