Mangopare is a free Maaori smokefree service provided by Raukura Hauora O Tainui. It aims to empower people and make smokefree living the norm for all people within Counties Manukau. As well as providing one-on-one and group support, Mangopare can also work alongside organisations and community groups to provide intensive cessation support. To make an appointment, call the service directly on 0800 000 234 or email mangopare@raukura.com. For more information, click here.

Pasifika Smokefree Service is a free service primarily for Pacific people who would like help to stop smoking. Trained Pacific smokefree facilitators provide home-based and phone support. They will listen to you and work with you to develop a support programme that best meets your needs. They will also provide you with free nicotine replacement therapy if needed. To refer someone to the service, or to make an appointment for yourself, call (09) 250 5757.

Te Awatea - This new service provides smokefree support for pregnant women and their whaanau in Counties Manukau. For more information, call (09) 274 6838, click here or email Jo.

The Mangere Community Health Trust also provides support for pregnant women and their families and whaanau. For more information, to book an appointment or make a referral call (09) 255 5619.
 

You may see this picture in your doctor’s office. It’s part of the Ministry of Health’s ‘Ask about the Elephant’ initiative which encourages health professionals to talk to everyone they see about their smokefree status. Tobacco has long been the elephant in the room – something we don’t talk about even though the health risks associated with it are huge. Ask about the Elephant recognises that smoking is too big to ignore and it is time to talk about it.

So if you or your child is admitted to Middlemore Hospital or attend the Manukau SuperClinic, you will be asked if you smoke and offered support to stop. If you would like ongoing follow-up and support, ask your doctor or nurse to refer you to the hospital smokefree team or a community provider.