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New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme Te Waipounamu / DISC

Addiction Service, Community Health

Today

63 Collingwood Street, Nelson

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

10 Washington Way, Christchurch

Open today 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

108 Seaview Road, New Brighton, Christchurch

Open today 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

44 Cass Street, Ashburton

Open today 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

10 Bank Street, Timaru

Open today 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

278 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Otago

Open today 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

88 Sprey Street, Invercargill

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

The New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme is a nationwide programme supporting people who inject drugs by providing access to needles, syringes and other harm reduction equipment, as well as harm reduction advice, information and education to support safe injecting practice, safer drug use and improving the health and wellbeing of people who inject drugs.

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Staff

We are unique in as much as, all of the New Zealand Needle Exchanges are based on the concept of a peer service. This means that many of the staff and volunteers have either current or past lived experience of injecting drugs, which in turn allows you to access a service that has empathy and understanding from people who have often shared similar experiences.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

63 Collingwood Street, Nelson

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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).

10 Washington Way, Christchurch

Open today 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat – Sun	12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hepatitis C Community Clinic open 9:00am to 3:30pm Mon - Thurs

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).

108 Seaview Road, New Brighton, Christchurch

Open today 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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).

44 Cass Street, Ashburton

Open today 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Tue	12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Fri	12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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).

10 Bank Street, Timaru

Open today 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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).

278 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Otago

Open today 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mon – Wed	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu – Fri	9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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).

88 Sprey Street, Invercargill

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Thu	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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).

Languages Spoken

English

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Needle Exchange Programme

Needle and syringe programmes are an important harm reduction intervention. In New Zealand they are commonly known as needle exchange programmes. People who are injecting drugs can access needles, syringes and other equipment to support safe injecting practice and reduce risk of health related complications. Needle exchanges also provide for the safe disposal of used needles and syringes. We follow a harm reduction model based on empathy and a non-judgemental approach, working with people where they are at and however they understand their drug use. Injecting drug users frequently experience stigma and discrimination; this can often present a barrier to accessing services. As peers mainly staff our exchanges, we have an established credibility and trust within the community. Needle exchanges are therefore a safe space and an important source of information and advice.

Regions: MidCentral, Hawke's Bay, East Auckland, Central Lakes, Southland, West Auckland, Waikato, Hutt, Taranaki, Waitaki, Wellington, Lakes, North Auckland, Tairāwhiti, South Auckland, North Shore, Waitakere, Rodney, Dunedin - South Otago, Manukau, Papakura, Franklin, Central Auckland, Canterbury, Northland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Whanganui, Wairarapa, South Canterbury
Age Groups: Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral

Referral Process

The needle exchange programme consists of 21 dedicated exchanges, one being a mobile exchange, and 198 pharmacies and alternative outlets.

Click here to find your nearest needle exchange outlet.

Description

Needle and syringe programmes are an important harm reduction intervention. In New Zealand they are commonly known as needle exchange programmes.

People who are injecting drugs can access needles, syringes and other equipment to support safe injecting practice and reduce risk of health related complications.

Needle exchanges also provide for the safe disposal of used needles and syringes.

We follow a harm reduction model based on empathy and a non-judgemental approach, working with people where they are at and however they understand their drug use. Injecting drug users frequently experience stigma and discrimination; this can often present a barrier to accessing services. As peers mainly staff our exchanges, we have an established credibility and trust within the community. Needle exchanges are therefore a safe space and an important source of information and advice.

Needle Exchange Service, Help & Advice

In addition to exchanging injection equipment, Needle Exchanges offer free help and advice to injecting drug users about health issues . You should bear in mind that advice or information given is not designed to replace that of health or legal professionals but is offered as a more user friendly, realistic and practical nature. Whilst none of the needle exchanges offer treatment for addiction problems they are able to give an overview of services available in various regions of the country. We can also help people find assistance that is most appropriate to them, from a range of community based services, such as detoxification and methadone through to more intensive residential based services.

Programme Areas: Addictions - drug & alcohol
Programme Type: Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Peer support (alcohol or drug)
Regions: Canterbury
Age Groups: Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

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Injecting and harm reduction equipment can be purchased from the NZNEP online shop at www.nznep.org.nz/shop.

Description

In addition to exchanging injection equipment, Needle Exchanges offer free help and advice to injecting drug users about health issues . You should bear in mind that advice or information given is not designed to replace that of health or legal professionals but is offered as a more user friendly, realistic and practical nature.

Whilst none of the needle exchanges offer treatment for addiction problems they are able to give an overview of services available in various regions of the country. We can also help people find assistance that is most appropriate to them, from a range of community based services, such as detoxification and methadone through to more intensive residential based services.

Mobile HEPC Clinic

We are a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL and NON-JUDGEMENTAL service that provides Hepatitis C testing, advice, information, support, referrals and treatment. We offer hepatitis C treatment onsite which includes further screening, assessment and FibroScan (assesses liver stiffness) for those seeking treatment. People diagnosed with cirrhosis (severe liver scarring) are referred into specialist care. As required, staff provide outreach to AOD and other mental health services

Programme Areas: Addictions - drug & alcohol
Programme Type: Alcohol or drug counselling and support
Regions: Southland, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury
Age Groups: Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral, GP

Referral Process

Clients may self refer or be referred by other services or health providers.

The clinic is open to anyone who has reason to believe they have been exposed to Hepatitis C and who wish to undertake testing and/or treatment.

Description

We are a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL and NON-JUDGEMENTAL service that provides Hepatitis C testing, advice, information, support, referrals and treatment. We offer hepatitis C treatment onsite which includes further screening, assessment and FibroScan (assesses liver stiffness) for those seeking treatment. People diagnosed with cirrhosis (severe liver scarring) are referred into specialist care.

As required, staff provide outreach to AOD and other mental health services

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Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Region

Southland, Nelson Marlborough, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury

Website

www.disctrust.co.nz/

Contact Details

63 Collingwood Street, Nelson

Nelson Marlborough

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

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10 Washington Way, Christchurch

Canterbury

Open today 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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108 Seaview Road, New Brighton, Christchurch

Canterbury

Open today 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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44 Cass Street, Ashburton

Canterbury

Open today 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

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10 Bank Street, Timaru

South Canterbury

Open today 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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278 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Otago

Dunedin - South Otago

Open today 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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88 Sprey Street, Invercargill

Southland

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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This page was last updated at 11:51AM on March 25, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme Te Waipounamu / DISC.