Quit smoking
You have everything to gain by quitting smoking.
- It’s one of the best decisions you can make for your health.
- You could save thousands of dollars every year.
- It’s a great thing to do for the wellbeing of your family and friends.
It can be tough but keep trying
Maybe you’ve tried to quit before and failed. It can be tough to quit smoking – the nicotine in cigarettes is highly addictive. Cigarettes can be more addictive than cocaine, alcohol or marijuana.
No one says quitting is easy, but every day, people show it can be done.
Many smokers make several attempts before quitting successfully long-term. If they can do it, so can you.
Get help to quit
Want to quit smoking? There’s lots of help available.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Call the Quitline on 0800 778 778 or visit The Quit Group website.
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Check the Smokefree Contacts website to find a quit-smoking provider in your area.
Resources
Time to Quit
A booklet for smokers thinking about quitting or giving up cigarettes and nicotine.
The Quit Book: Beating the Smoking Addiction
A resource for people who have made the decision to give up cigarettes and deal with their addiction to nicotine.
Me Mutu Tātou/Let’s All Quit
A booklet to support Māori smokers to quit smoking, available in English and Māori.
Yes, You Can!
A leaflet on using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for a smokefree pregnancy.
Page last updated: 04 April 2013
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