Auahi Kore

Kaiawhina are based in each of our 6 coastal clinics as well as 2 who are based at our Kaiti clinic.
They provide services in the area of Smoking Cessation, Green Prescription.

Kaiawhina are a part of each clinic team and work in conjunction with the nurses, doctors and other clinical services based in each clinic.

Referrals are made through each clinic.

Registration forms available at Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Tawhiti, Ruatorea, Tikitiki and Matakaoa Clinics.

Coast whanau: contact the Kaiawhina in your area

Some tips to get you started:

• Make your car auahi kore
• Make 1 room in your whare auahi kore
• Make your whole whare auahi kore
• Take it outside
• Tell your friends and whanau so they don’t smoke around you
• Take up an activity—why not try the free aerobics at the Army Hall Gisborne, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm.  Kawakawa Combined Rooms, every Monday and Thursday from 6.00pm.  This is a lycra free zone for the whole whanau to enjoy

Or contact your Kaiawhina to find out what free exercise is available in your area

What does the programme offer?
We offer a free 12 month smoking cessation programme targeting 18 years and over.

• Comprehensive interview assessments
• Weekly and quarterly follow ups at 3, 6, 9 and 12 month intervals
• Resources available
• Free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches and gum
• Ongoing education and support

• Kanohi ke ti kanohi (face to face)
• Ki waea (by phone)
• Individual sessions
• Group sessions

How do I get on the
programme?

• Self referrals—simply call us
• See your GP for a referral
• Nurse referrals
• Other NPH services
• Referrals from our PHO partners

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