Family Planning has clinics located throughout New Zealand. Use the clinic finder to find your nearest clinic.
If you're thinking about having an abortion, www.DECIDE.org.nz has the information you need about abortion services, abortion care, and how to find a provider near you. You can also call 0800 DECIDE (0800 332 433) 8am-6pm Monday to Friday and 9am until 1pm on Saturday if you need more information about abortion.
Most regions in Aotearoa New Zealand have an abortion service. If clinically appropriate, early medical abortion can be organised over the phone from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand. Abortion is a well-established, safe health care procedure, which you can access directly without referral from a doctor.
Abortion services are free for most New Zealand citizens and residents.
Check if you're eligible for publicly funded health services in New Zealand.
You might need to pay for an ultrasound scan and prescription fees. Your abortion provider should let you know if there are any costs.
If you're not a New Zealand citizen or resident (non-resident), or not on a minimum two-year working visa you'll likely have to pay for an abortion and any aftercare costs. Abortion costs for non-New Zealand residents vary between NZ$950 and $5,500, depending on the provider and type of abortion.
Everyone has their own reasons for considering or having an abortion. Only you know what’s right for you, but good information and support can help you make the decision that's best for your own health and wellbeing.
DECIDE is Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Abortion Telehealth Service. It's funded by the Ministry of Health and run by Family Planning New Zealand and Magma Healthcare. We provide information about abortion, abortion services and how people can access abortion care in New Zealand.
This video provides an overview of abortion in Aotearoa New Zealand, abortion types and how to access abortion services and care. If you're Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired, you can use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZ Relay) to contact DECIDE.
You may have a choice between an early medical or surgical abortion. View a summary of the main differences between them (on the DECIDE website).
Family Planning has clinics located throughout New Zealand. Use the clinic finder to find your nearest clinic.
