Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
Services
- Early medical abortion - up to 9 weeks refer to Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Tauranga
- Early surgical abortion - up to 13 weeks refer to Rotorua Hospital
- Later abortion - 13-20 weeks refer to BOPDHB Social Work Services
What do I need to do to have an abortion here?
Your local service providers are Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Tauranga (formerly Family Planning) and you can self-refer to Rotorua Hospital if you are under 13 weeks pregnant.
- For early medical abortion (up to 9 weeks pregnant) contact Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Tauranga directly on 0800 372 546.
- For early medical or surgical abortion (up to 13 weeks pregnant) contact Rotorua Hospital directly on 0800 726 447 or email tops@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
If you are over 13 weeks pregnant you will be referred through Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Social Work Services to other services.
- For later abortion (13-18 weeks pregnant) - Later abortions are provided at the Epsom Day Unit, Auckland. The Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty social worker will arrange travel and accommodation as required. Phone (07) 579 8460 or email SWOT.referrals@bopdhb.govt.nz.
- For later abortion (18-20 weeks pregnant) - Later abortions may be provided through Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Obstetric Team. Phone (07) 579 8460 or email SWOT.referrals@bopdhb.govt.nz.
What will it cost?*
Cost for New Zealand citizen/resident
Free abortion services to any pregnant person eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand living in the Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty district. There may be prescription fees and costs for ultrasound.
Cost for non-New Zealand resident
If you are a non-New Zealand resident and require an early medical or surgical abortion (under 13 weeks pregnant) contact Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata - Women's Clinic, Rotorua Hospital for costs, or The Women's Clinic on 0800 226 784 for telemedicine costs for early medical abortion anywhere in New Zealand.
*Approximate prices valid at 26 April 2023. Prices are subject to change without notice.
-
More information
See Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Tauranga or Te Aka Tauawhi Tangata - Women's Clinic, Rotorua Hospital for more information if you are visiting these clinics.
The following information applies to Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Social Work Services:
Accessibility
Access is through the ground floor, main hospital entrance, Tauranga Hospital.
Mobility parking is available next to the main entrance and public parking is available across from the main entrance.
There is a bus stop outside the front of the hospital on Cameron Road.
There is a wheelchair accessible toilet.
If you have accessibility needs, please let the service know ahead of your appointment.
Translation services
Translation services are available. Please let the service know that you will need translation support.
Female practitioner
There is a female practitioner at this service.
Contraception
Contraception available through Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Tauranga.
Counselling
Abortion decision counselling and pre and post-abortion counselling is offered.
Other locations
-
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Tauranga
Formerly Family Planning.
- Early medical abortion - up to 9 weeks
17 Courtney Rd, Gate Pa Shopping Centre, Gate Pa, Tauranga
- 0800 372 546
-
DECIDE's early medical abortion by phone service
Arrange an early medical abortion by phone, from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service
- 0800 332 433
- hello@thewomensclinic.co.nz
-
The Women's Clinic early medical abortion by telehealth (phone)
Nationwide telehealth service for early medical abortion.
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service
- 0800 226 784
- hello@thewomensclinic.co.nz
-
Find an abortion provider
Search to find an abortion provider in your region, or a remote early medical abortion (EMA) by phone service.
Information you enter will be private and anonymous.