There are a number of different New Zealand services that provide information, help and support for people wanting to quit smoking.

Face to Face

There are many face-to-face quitting services you can choose from.

• Health Centres and local GPs
  Your local health centre or GP can provide you with support and advice to help you quit.
• Aukati KaiPaipa
  The Aukati KaiPaipa programme provides one-on-one counselling to help people quit smoking. Although developed for Māori women and their whānau, it is open to all.
• Find a Local Service
  There are many different services available including specialised services for Pacific and Asian smokers in some areas. Find out where your local services are at the Cancer Society's Quit Smoking website or the Smokefree contacts map.

Telephone

• Quitline
  The Quitline is a free quit smoking telephone help line. Callers can request a quit pack – either by phone or via the website – which has practical quit smoking advice and information. They can talk to a Quit Advisor for one-on-one support or register to receive subsidised nicotine lozenges, patches or gum where suitable. Call 0800 778 778 to speak to a Quit Adviser or see www.quit.org.nz.

Text/Mobile

• Txt2Quit
  Sign up for Txt2Quit and get TXT message support sent straight to your mobile. Getting TXT messages can help keep your motivation up and give you some advice and support along the way as you quit.
• Stub It
  Stub It is an innovative quitting programme being trialled. The programme uses video messaging. There is no cost for joining or downloading the video clips.

Online

• Quit Online
  The Quit Group has an information-packed website offering support and factual information, plus access to subsidised nicotine lozenges, patches and gum. It also features the free Quitblog allowing people to connect with others going through the same experiences. See www.quit.org.nz.
• Smokestop
  Smokestop is a three-month online programme consisting of a series of sessions, each lasting 10-15 minutes. By following through the sessions you will be fully prepared for quit day, and have effective strategies to stay smokefree. Smokestop provides essential support throughout your journey to become smokefree including email, SMS text messages, live chat and a forum.
• Nicorette's Active Stop
  This online programme is available to those people using Nicorette. You need a New Zealand registered mobile number and email address.

Video Inspiration

Nita Rouse – Asthma Foundation 2011 Supreme Achievers

There are many reasons why you should quit, but many people put it off until a big reason comes along, like developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This is what happened to the Asthma Foundation's 2011 Supreme Asthma Achiever Nita Rouse.

View the video.