Needle Exchange Programme
In Whakatū / Nelson
Te Piki Oranga is the local provider of the New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme in the Whakatū / Nelson region.
Our Needle Exchange Tautoko Team (NETT) provide people who inject drugs with easy, confidential and free access to the equipment they need to stay safe from harm.
Ratonga whainga
About this service
Te Piki Oranga are part of Te Waipounamu Collective, alongside Ngā Kete Matauranga Pounamu, He Waka Tapu and Poutini Waiora, who collectively provide this service for whānau in the South Island. Te Waipounamu Collective became the new provider in the South Island from 1 October 2025.
We offer a secure and confidential needle exchange service for Te Tauihu rohe — Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.
More information about the Collective and how it works is available on their website.
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free injecting equipment
safe disposal options
peer-led advice and support
fast online ordering
confidential, stigma-free service
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Harm reduction is one of our main service goals. We recognise that drug use is a reality and that safety and health must come first. We work to:
minimise the risk of infection
prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C
provide safer injecting equipment
ensure access to support and education
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Confidentiality is assured. Your privacy is protected.
all orders and interactions are confidential
your name is never required
your information is never stored or shared beyond what’s needed to provide you with equipment
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Some pharmacies provide needle exchange services in the wider Nelson Tasman region and in Wairau / Marlborough.
They supply premade packs that suit the needs of people’s drug use patterns.
Use the ‘outlet finder’ tool on the New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme website to find the closest provider to you.
Whakaurunga paearu | How to access
This service is available as a free, walk-in service to people of all ethnicities.
Mō ētahi atu āwhina | For more assistance
Visit: 1/63 Collingwood Street, Nelson (the former Community Law building).
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
Phone: 0800 SWAP IT (0800 792 748)
Email: admin@tpo.org.nz