Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach

57 Robert Street, Whangārei

Contact Details

Phone (09) 430 6524

Street Address

57 Robert Street
Whangārei
Northland 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 68-134
Victoria Street West
Auckland

Description

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE & MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES

ADIO follows a Harm Reduction Philosophy. This means that we seek to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use and related behaviours, while neither condemning nor condoning drug use.

ADIO Trust provides a public health service, funded by Health New Zealand and has been operating for 35 years.

Staff

We are a peer-based organisation with peer workers who have lived or living experience of injecting drug use. All our staff are non-judgemental and here to help. We neither condemn nor condone the use of drugs and respect where you are on your journey.

Our needle exchange service is completely confidential and anonymous.

Our Hep C service is completely confidential and covered by the Health and Disability Code.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

NEEDLE EXCHANGE SERVICE:

  • All injecting equipment is free to people who inject drugs. Condoms are provided free.
  • We encourage you to bring in your used syringes and needles for safe disposal.
  • We also sell some supplies such a AA bottles and Hirudoid cream. Our retail prices of equipment are based on our not-for-profit status and being a public health service.
  • The Hep C service is completely free to access, and we provide vouchers to encourage eligible clients to get tested.
  • We provide a courier service of injecting equipment to clients' homes. This is free to more remote areas; a cost of $10 applies if the address is closer to the needle exchange.

Hours

57 Robert Street, Whangārei

Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

3 Station Road, Wellsford, Auckland

Mon – Wed 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thu – Fri 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. 

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

10 East Street, Auckland

12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat – Sun 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

12 Osterley Way, Manukau, Auckland

Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. 

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

16 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.

21 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays. The Vending Machine will be operating on these days and restocked daily.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

1478 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

19 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We are closed on public holidays.

Services Provided

Needle Exchange Service
Free Hep C Testing and referrals to health care professionals

Additional Details

LGBTQIA+ friendly

Parking

Parking is available in the driveway of 10 East Street, Newton, Auckland for clients visiting this busy needle exchange.

Region

South Auckland, Lakes, North Auckland, Central Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Northland, Taranaki

Website

www.adio.org.nz

https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/community-health/aotearoa-drug-information-outreach/