Stop smoking services

There are several stop smoking programmes available on the West Coast.

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Smoking cessation service

The service provides:

  • free individual sessions
  • direct referrals
  • cessation programme tailored to meet your needs.

We provide a motivating and supportive environment for you to explore your smoking addiction and to make permanent changes.
Up to date information on ways to quit and medications that are proven to help.

How it works

We help you explore the reasons you smoke and support you in making positive lifestyle changes to become smokefree for life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and other medications may help you through the withdrawals, making it easier to quit.
This combined approach has been proven to be more effective to those ready to make this important change in their lives.

Contact us

Cowper hub
Cowper and Morice Streets
Greymouth

phone: 03 769 7488
fax: 03 768 6716
mobile: 027 648 1158

Buller Health Centre
Westport

phone: 03 788 9238
fax: 03 788 8223
mobile: 027 648 1159

Oranga Hā Tai Poutini

Oranga Hā Tai Poutini provides free and personalised support that works for you and your whānau.

Complete the support to stop smoking form

Support to stop smoking form (internal link)

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Coast Quit programme

The Coast Quit programme is offered by all the medical centres and health clinics on the West Coast and the community pharmacies in Hokitika and Greymouth. 

The programme provides medication and support to quit smoking, for 6 to 8 weekly or fortnightly sessions. There is a small co-payment charge per session.  

Contact your healthcare provider of the community pharmacies for more information.