Smoking Cessation

It kills. It costs. It’s simple. Not convinced? View our health effects or the Cancer Society’s 20 good reasons to stop smoking.

There are numerous ways to give up smoking. For an overview of the options read on or view:
- ASH: Smoking cessation options
- AADAC: Helping others quit smoking
- Cancer Society: What's the best way to stop smoking
- NZ Central Regional Health Authority: Smoking cessation services for Maori

Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) come in the form of patches, gums and sprays. It helps to overcome the physical cravings for a cigarette and withdrawal symptoms like anxiety and irritability. Research has shown that NRT is helpful to people giving up smoking. However, it is even more helpful when use alongside advice and support programmes. Smokers can receive subsidised nicotine replacement therapy from the government through the Quitline 0800 778 778, Aukati Kai Paipa or other health providers. More information on NRT and the subsidy programme:
- Ministry of Health: Aukati Kai Paipa 2000: Evaluation of culturally appropriate smoking cessation for Maori women and their whanau
- Cancer Society: Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Quit Group: Evaluation of the Quitline Nicotine Replacement Therapy programme
- Quit Group: An economic evaluation of the Quitline Nicotine Replacement Therapy Programme
- NDP*: Evaluation of subsidised NRT scheme Quit cards programme
- Quit Group: Subsidised nicotine replacement therapy