Nau mai Haere mai ki Aukati Kaipaipa (Smoking Cessation Programme) Hauora Mātauraka provides a quit smoking programme for Māori women and their whânau. Advice specific to each persons readiness to quit smoking. Assistance looking at barriers to quitting. Follow-up reinforcing the effort to quit. Our Process Our trained staff will make an assessment to ensure you receive the most appropriate advice and follow-up support. You will be given the nicotine patches or gum following your assessment. The nicotine patches or gum can be supplied for up to eight weeks. You will be provided with on-going support. Smoking Facts Tobacco kills 800 Māori a year. Māori contribute over 260 million dollars in tobacco taxes alone. Smokers die on average 14 years younger than non-smokers. An esimated 31% of Māori deaths are attributed to tobacco use. Second hand smoke contains approximately 4000 chemicals. Exposure of children to second hand smoke is a risk to their health.

We can help you quit smoking with: Free nicotine patches and gum Individual or group sessions Your own quit coach 12 Months support Mobile services available Referral to other services Testimonial I have been auahi kore for over 12 months now thanks to the Aukati Kaipaipa programme. It’s a great service for our Mäori community and I recommend the programme to anyone wanting to kick the habit. Mark Solomon Ka nui te mihi ki te röpü Aukati Kaipaipa.