Te Hā Aukati Kaipaipa

Stop Smoking Services

Support from specialist quit coaches to help you become, and stay, smoke free.

Te Hā means ‘the breath of life’ and refers to traditional hongi where te hā is exchanged between two people. Honour te hā by stopping smoking, for your health and for whānau wellbeing.

Te Piki Oranga quit coaches Vika Latu, Taylor Leggett and Melissa Nally

Ratonga whainga - about Te Hā

Our specialised Pūkenga Manaaki quit coaches know that quitting is hard. They are ready to work with you on your journey of becoming, being and staying smoke free.

We offer:

  • personalised quit plans, face-to-face coaching

  • tailored coaching for groups e.g whānau or friends

  • home visits, or come to one of our health hubs

  • nicotine replacement therapy

  • information about vaping

  • special Pēpi First programme for hapū māmā

Download an info-sheet about Te Hā from this link [PDF]

Pēpi First for hapū māmā

Deciding to stop smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your pēpi.

Our Pēpi First kaimahi are here to help you achieve a smokefree pregnancy and a smokefree house for your whānau. We can do this for tane and other whānau members in your household too.

You will be rewarded with vouchers as you reach milestones in your journey.

Whakaurunga paearu - how to access Te Hā

Your doctor (GP), midwife or other healthcare provider can refer you. You can also refer yourself, a whānau member or someone else.

Phone: 0800 ORANGA (0800 672642)

Email: admin@tpo.org.nz

Use our online referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/refer-someone

Visit: A Te Piki Oranga health hub in Whakatū / Nelson, Wairau / Marlborough or Motueka.

Video about a wānanga held as part of a Smoke-free Innovation Initiative