Northland DHB Sexual Health Promotion team provide a number of services including:
- Provision of sexual and reproductive health information and resources to the public
- Distribution of condoms
- Support, assist and guide the delivery of comprehensive sexual health education programs in high need education institutions and community groups.
- Provide learning opportunities for people working in the sexual health sector
- Participation in local events with a Māori and youth focus
Sexual Health Promotion Advisors are based in Whangarei and the Mid-north locations
Whangarei: Tohorā House, Whangarei Hospital Campus, Maunu Road, Whangarei - Phone or text 021-221 4016.
Kerikeri: Northland District Health Board Kerikeri Office, 55 Hobson Avenue Kerikeri - Phone or text 021-573 976.
Where to go for help
Northland DHB 123 Clinics – Free, confidential service provided to everyone:
- STI screening
- Emergency Contraceptive Pill
- Contraceptive advice
- FREE CONDOMS
- Pregnancy Testing
- Sexual Health Counselling
- Adult Sexual Health Abuse Service
- Sexual Health Education for clients and health professionals
Opening hours:
Whangarei - 123 Clinic, 17 Norfolk Street, Whangarei. Phone 0800 286 828
- Monday: 9.30am -12.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
- Tuesday: 11.00am – 4.00pm and Men Only Clinic 4.30pm - 6.30pm
- Wednesday: 11.00am – 6.00pm
- Thursday: 9.30am – 12.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
- Friday: 9.30am-12.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Dargaville - 123 Clinic, Dargaville Community Hospital - Phone 09-439 3330 ext 6733
Tuesday only: 11.00am - 1.30pm (drop in clinic only)
Kaikohe - 123 Clinic, 29 Rankin Street, Kaikohe - enquiries contact 0800 286 828
Monday only: 10.30am - 2.30pm (Drop in clinic only)
Family Planning – Whangarei 1a Robert Street, Laurie Hall Carpark, Whangarei - Phone 09-4381986
Provide a free service for under 22 year olds, community service card holders $5.00 and no community services card $27.00:
- Contraception (including insertion where necessary) – pill, Jadelle, Depo Provera, diaphragms, IUD, Mirena (additional costs)
- Checks and treatment for Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs)
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy tests
- Pre-pregnancy advice
- Fertility services and awareness
- Abortion referrals
- Cervical Smear Tests
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine
- Menopause
- Gynaecological problems
- Vasectomy
- Sexual dysfunction/issues
- Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Wednesday: 9.00am – 6.30pm
- Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Saturday: 9am-1pm (First Saturday of each month)
Drop-In Clinic Hours
- Monday: 11.00am-4.30pm
- Tuesday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
- Wednesday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
- Thursday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
- Friday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
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