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Our Smoke-Free Practitioner provides free support to people who are wanting to stop smoking. The journey can be tough, so the service aims to make it as easy and fun as possible by understanding what will motivate you – whether it’s cultural, health and wellbeing, whānau or social.

We will come to where you are – your workplace, church, marae, kura, sports club, university or home. We will work with you one-on-one or as a whānau. Our sessions will support you to decide what is going to best support your journey to live smoke-free.

Whakatakanga Tupeka Kore – Mission Tobacco Free. Community Voices / Smokefree Canterbury video

Whānau kōrero

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Trish’s kōrero

Trish couldn’t believe she never thought about stopping smoking. She knew it was time to seek professional help. The 21mg patch & 2mg lozenge are her nicotine replacement therapy tools. Along with the amazing support of her tane (Glen). Combined together then complement each other to a successful, supportive smoke free plan.
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Trevor’s kōrero

Trev (52) of Hornby has been smoke free for 10 weeks now. His harm reduction tools are vaping and patches. Trev has saved $700 during this time. With his extra money he treats himself to a lovely curry from Hornby Mall a couple of times a week. Trev says he is proud of himself and looks forward to the future.
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Sue’s kōrero

Sue (54) of Parklands has saved well over $2,000 since quitting smoking. Smoking since the age of 13 and two heart attacks later, Sue knew it was time to give it up. She wants to be able to run around with her dogs showing them off in breeding events all over Christchurch, without struggling to breathe. “I am so proud of myself. If I can...
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Tony’s kōrero

I started dabbling around with smoking around age 14 or 15 years old. It all started with a group of high school friends who I was knocking round with, I guess that it all started with a “here, try one of these” moments. I don’t know what made me even continue with it after that, it stunk and tasted foul. But soon it didn’t take...
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Regien’s kōrero

Reg (73) of Hornby switched her smoking habit to crochet knitting. Saving over $3,000 in the eight weeks since quitting. Reg says, “I see the money I would have bought smokes within my bank account every week growing and growing. I have never had this sort of money before. I have made three beautiful crochet blankets for my grandchildren to keep them warm over winter....
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Paulette’s kōrero

I tried so many times to give up smoking. The longest time was three months. I am one month in now. I think I will give up for good this time, because I am in a different mindset and feeling good about things. My son says, “Smoking stinks … Mum doesn’t smell any more.
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Naveed’s kōrero

Naveed (33) of Hornby sends this message to whānau wanting to give up smoking, “Make a quit date, be mentally strong, let family and friends know you are on this journey. Make those small changes and stick to them. It is not easy, but with the right positive support your get through it. My brilliant Smoke free Support Practitioner came to my work for our...
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Nakisha’s kōrero

Nakisha (35 weeks hapū) says, “I don’t want to cut my years short. I want to be smoke free for my pēpi. I don’t want him to smoke. I want my son to look up to me as a proud smoke free mum.”
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Kate’s kōrero

Kate (47) of Riccarton is saving more than $85 a week from quitting smoking. Kate says, “This makes me feel good. It’s time to go shopping and treat myself.”
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Kat’s kōrero

Kat (30) of Riccarton says, “I’m better than where I was five weeks ago. This is my new morning routine, reaching for my Varenicline medicine. No more butt runs for me. I’m not 100% fully smoke free yet. I’m trying hard every day using the Varenicline pill first thing in the morning and again at dinner time. It takes the hunger for a smoke away...
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Hope and Julian’s kōrero

Hope and Julian of Papanui went smoke free together and put their money towards a new car.
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Trish’s kōrero

Trish couldn’t believe she never thought about stopping smoking. She knew it was time to seek professional help. The 21mg patch & 2mg lozenge are her nicotine replacement therapy tools. Along with the amazing support of her tane (Glen). Combined together then complement each other to a successful, supportive smoke free plan.
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Trevor’s kōrero

Trev (52) of Hornby has been smoke free for 10 weeks now. His harm reduction tools are vaping and patches. Trev has saved $700 during this time. With his extra money he treats himself to a lovely curry from Hornby Mall a couple of times a week. Trev says he is proud of himself and looks forward to the future.
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Sue’s kōrero

Sue (54) of Parklands has saved well over $2,000 since quitting smoking. Smoking since the age of 13 and two heart attacks later, Sue knew it was time to give it up. She wants to be able to run around with her dogs showing them off in breeding events all over Christchurch, without struggling to breathe. “I am so proud of myself. If I can...
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Tony’s kōrero

I started dabbling around with smoking around age 14 or 15 years old. It all started with a group of high school friends who I was knocking round with, I guess that it all started with a “here, try one of these” moments. I don’t know what made me even continue with it after that, it stunk and tasted foul. But soon it didn’t take...
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Regien’s kōrero

Reg (73) of Hornby switched her smoking habit to crochet knitting. Saving over $3,000 in the eight weeks since quitting. Reg says, “I see the money I would have bought smokes within my bank account every week growing and growing. I have never had this sort of money before. I have made three beautiful crochet blankets for my grandchildren to keep them warm over winter....
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Paulette’s kōrero

I tried so many times to give up smoking. The longest time was three months. I am one month in now. I think I will give up for good this time, because I am in a different mindset and feeling good about things. My son says, “Smoking stinks … Mum doesn’t smell any more.
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Naveed’s kōrero

Naveed (33) of Hornby sends this message to whānau wanting to give up smoking, “Make a quit date, be mentally strong, let family and friends know you are on this journey. Make those small changes and stick to them. It is not easy, but with the right positive support your get through it. My brilliant Smoke free Support Practitioner came to my work for our...
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Nakisha’s kōrero

Nakisha (35 weeks hapū) says, “I don’t want to cut my years short. I want to be smoke free for my pēpi. I don’t want him to smoke. I want my son to look up to me as a proud smoke free mum.”
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Kate’s kōrero

Kate (47) of Riccarton is saving more than $85 a week from quitting smoking. Kate says, “This makes me feel good. It’s time to go shopping and treat myself.”
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Kat’s kōrero

Kat (30) of Riccarton says, “I’m better than where I was five weeks ago. This is my new morning routine, reaching for my Varenicline medicine. No more butt runs for me. I’m not 100% fully smoke free yet. I’m trying hard every day using the Varenicline pill first thing in the morning and again at dinner time. It takes the hunger for a smoke away...
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Hope and Julian’s kōrero

Hope and Julian of Papanui went smoke free together and put their money towards a new car.

Te Hā - Waitaha

We know the journey to stop smoking can be tough.

Te Hā -Waitaha Smokefree Support works with Māori, Pasifika and rural communities throughout Canterbury, providing clinic-based care and personal support.

If you or a whānau member are wanting to stop smoking, Te Hā can support you in that decision by providing the tools and ongoing tautoko so you can stay smokefree.

If you’re ready to start, they’re ready to support.

 

https://www.tehawaitaha.nz/contact-us/

0800 66 99 57
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