Contraceptive Kōrero.

Accurate and unbiased information on ārai hapū contraception options and access to services in Aotearoa New Zealand for when you need it.

Contraceptive Kōrero.

Accurate and unbiased information on contraception options and access to services in Aotearoa New Zealand for when you need it.

Learn more about the different types of ārai hapū contraception

Fit & Forget Contraception

Two small, flexible plastic rods that are placed just under the skin in the upper arm. The implant releases the hormone progestogen to control fertility.

HORMONES | LASTS UP TO 5 YEARS | PLACED IN THE ARM | EFFECTIVE IN 7 DAYS

A Hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device, which contains the hormone progestogen to control your fertility. The device is put into the uterus (womb).

HORMONES | LASTS FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS | PLACED IN THE UTERUS | EFFECTIVE IN 7 DAYS

A non-hormonal (Copper) IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device which contains copper. It is put into the uterus (womb). A Copper IUD does not contain hormones. The copper IUD can also be used as an Emergency Contraception.

LASTS FROM 5 TO 10 YEARS | PLACED IN THE UTERUS | EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY | EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION – UP TO 5 DAYS AFTER SEX

The injection contains the hormone progestogen. The injection is up to 99% effective if you have injections on time.

HORMONES |
LASTS UP TO 3 MONTHS
| INJECTION IN THE UPPER ARM OR BUTTOCK | EFFECTIVE IN 7 DAYS | DOES NOT PROTECT AGAINST STIS

There are two types of ‘pill’, the combined pill contains two hormones similar to those produced naturally by the body; progestogen and oestrogen. The Progestogen-Only Pill contains only progestogen.

HORMONES | TAKE EVERY DAY | CAN BE UP TO 99% EFFECTIVE IF TAKEN EVERY DAY | EFFECTIVE IN 7 DAYS | DOES NOT PROTECT AGAINST STIS

There are two types of condom for female and male. The female condom lines the vagina (internal) to protect against unwanted pregnancy and STIs. The male condom is placed over the penis. Condoms prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm from entering the vagina.

PUT IN BEFORE SEX | CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE | CAN BE UP TO 95% EFFECTIVE IF USED CORRECTLY | EFFECTIVE AT TIME OF USE | PROTECTS AGAINST STI PROTECTION

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Free or Subsidised Contraception Services

Across Aotearoa New Zealand some providers are funded to deliver free or subsidised contraception services*.

Protected&Proud is here to help kiwis find contraception services in your local area and help people understand if they are able to access services at no cost or a reduced cost. To know if you may be eligible for free of subsidised contraception services, see the Eligibility section and always check with your provider before booking an appointment.

Free or subsidised contraception services may include:

*Services and fees may vary at the discretion of the provider. Please ensure to ask your provider.

Contraception Consultation with a trained healthcare professional to discuss all contraception options for you to choose the best option for you.

Fit & Forget Appointment time to insert and/or remove either an Implant or IUD device (if preferred contraception).

No costs for either the Implant or IUD device (if preferred contraception).

Who is Eligible?

Free or subsidised contraception services are available at selected providers across Aotearoa New Zealand and for people that meet eligibility criteria**. To access free or subsidised contraception services, you will have to:

1 – Visit a provider that is FUNDED to deliver free or subsidised contraception services; AND

2 – Meet any ONE of the following priority populations:

 

Informed consent, patient choice and autonomy must be upheld at all times

Ask your service provider to see if you are eligible to access funding. If you are not eligible, fees will be determined by the provider.

**Eligibility has been defined by Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ. Eligibility and fees will be determined by the provider and may vary. Please ensure to ask your provider prior to your appointment.

Under 25 years old

High risk of unplanned
pregnancy and poor health
and social outcomes

Live in a quintile 5 area

Māori or Pacific

Hold a Community
Services Card (CSC)

Where to Go

Across Aotearoa New Zealand there are a range of healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists) and service providers (general practice, school, Family Planning, Sexual Health Clinic, community clinic, kaupapa Māori and Pacific, hospital) that deliver sexual and reproductive services. 

Non-Hormonal IUD – Copper

A non-hormonal (Copper) IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device which contains copper. It is put into the uterus (womb). A Copper IUD does not contain hormones. The copper IUD can also be used as an Emergency Contraception.

LASTS FROM 5 TO 10 YEARS | PLACED IN THE UTERUS | EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY | EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION – UP TO 5 DAYS AFTER SEX

Hormonal IUD - Mirena | Jaydess

A Hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device, which contains the hormone progestogen to control your fertility. The device is put into the uterus (womb).

HORMONES | LASTS FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS | PLACED IN THE UTERUS | EFFECTIVE IN 7 DAYS

Implant – Jadelle

Two small, flexible plastic rods that are placed just under the skin in the upper arm. The implant releases the hormone progestogen to control fertility.

HORMONES | LASTS UP TO 5 YEARS | PLACED IN THE ARM | EFFECTIVE IN 7 DAYS