Some health workers at Health NZ public hospitals and services are planning to strike on Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only. For more information:
Stop Smoking Services — South Canterbury
Smoking tobacco is a major risk factor for lung disease, heart disease and cancer, and a leading cause of death. The Stop Smoking Service for South Canterbury provides behavioural support throughout your quitting journey.
Contact us
To contact Arowhenua Whānau Services, Temuka:
- phone: 03 615 5180
- freephone: 0800 615 5180
- text (SMS): 027 407 6012
- email: angelafrancis@aws.health.nz
- email: estherashbycoventry@aws.health.nz or call 0274076050
Where to find us
You can access Stop Smoking Services for South Canterbury at:
Arowhenua Whānau Services
94 King Street
Temuka 7920
Services we provide
Stop Smoking Services are committed to promoting a smoke-free environment and supporting people who do smoke to improve their health.
We provide behavioural support throughout your quitting journey. Support can be:
- face to face
- by text (SMS)
- by phone
- by email.
We can advise you on the different options for subsidised and non-subsidised medicines for stopping smoking.
We also offer:
- group-based support in Timaru or as otherwise requested, for example in workplaces
- the Pregnant Mama—Stop Smoking Incentive Programme, which supports pregnant women and their whānau (family) to become and stay smoke free.
Referral information
You can be referred to Stop Smoking Services in South Canterbury by any healthcare provider and by community services. You can also refer yourself.