Quitline: The Quitline is a free quit smoking telephone help line. Callers can request a quit pack which has practical quit smoking advice and information, talk to a Quit Advisor for one-on-one support or get exchange cards for subsidised nicotine patches or gum where suitable. Call 0800 778 778 to speak to a Quit Adviser.

Aukati Kai Paipa: The Aukati Kai Paipa cessation programme is run in around 37 sites around the country.  The programme, which primarily targets Maori women and their whanau, provides one-on-one counselling to help people quit smoking.  The programme has a high success rates and may be preferable to telephone counselling for some people.  Look on the Aukati Kai Paipa contact list or check the Auahi Kore website to find your nearest provider.

Other Services: There are a variety of smoking cessation services available locally with different sources of funding, targets and capacities, this includes those provided by Primary Health Organisations (PHOs). To obtain a comprehensive list of local quitting smoking service providers you need to contact your local Public Health Unit (PHU). PHU’s are required to keep an updated list of local cessation services and can advise you which ones are free etc.