Safer Choices. Always Confidential.
Needle Exchange
"Confidential, Compassionate, and Peer-Driven Harm Reduction Across the Northern and Midland / Te Manawa Taki regions."
We provide a wide range of free injecting equipment to support safer drug use through our Needle Exchanges. Equipment is also available at low cost through vending machines at five outlets.
All exchanges are safe, anonymous and confidential. No ID is required. Just walk in.
Needle Exchange Outlets Locations
ADIO Central
(Auckland)
10 East Street
Auckland Central,
Auckland - 1010
ADIO South
(Manukau)
6a/12 Osterley Way,
Manukau City Centre,
Auckland - 2104
ADIO Wellsford
3 Station Road,
Wellsford - 0900
NINE Whangārei
57 Robert Street,
Whangārei - 0110
NEWS Hamilton
16 Vialou Street,
Hamilton Central,
Hamilton - 3204
NETS New Plymouth
42 Beach Street, Fitzroy,
New Plymouth - 4312
NEMMS Mt Maunganui
21B Totara Street,
Mount Maunganui - 3116
RANE Rotorua
1478 Hinemoa Street,
Rotorua - 3010
Check our Contact page for full hours or get advice.
“Most of our clients are regulars. They come in, get what they need, and head out in minutes — but we’re always here if they want to talk.”
Free Injecting Equipment
- Needles: Available in a range of gauges, from 16g to 30g
- Syringes: Luer lock and lure slip types (1ml to 50ml), insulin syringes (0.5ml and 1ml)
- Butterfly needles
- Filters: 0.2um to 5.0um, syringe filters
- Safer Use Supplies: Sterile water, alcohol wipes, spoons, maxi cups, tourniquets
- Other free products: Overdose prevention, wound care packs, condoms, return containers, testing and monitoring
- Wound Care Packs
- Testing & Monitoring: Drug test strips (Fentanyl, Nitazene)
- Returns containers
- Overdose Prevention: Naloxone kits
Vending machines display the lists of equipment and prices of packs.
Retail Sales
We also sell the following equipment:
- AA bottles
- lube
- Ph papers
What to Expect at a Needle Exchange:
- You’ll be greeted by one of our staff members behind the counter.
- Let us know what you need — we’ll get the right equipment for you.
- We can help you figure out what’s best for your needs and offer advice on safer injection techniques.
- You can now take what you need. There’s no limit – within reason. We encourage you to get enough to stay safe and to bring in your returns for safe disposal .
- We don’t record names or link anything back to you.
Important Update:
The one-for-one policy (where you could only get as many new needles as you brought back) is no longer in effect. This change reflects updated Health NZ policy.
You can now take what you need — within reason. There’s no limit. We encourage you to get enough to stay safe and to bring in your returns for safe disposal.
“We try to cater to anything someone might need. There’s quite a selection, even in the vending machines.”
Need Extra Help?
If you need support beyond harm reduction — like help with a GP, housing, a wound that’s not healing, or seeing a dentist — we’re here to help by providing information about health and social care services.
Our staff can refer you to services that understand your needs. Whether it’s social housing referrals, health checks, or other community-based services, we’ll work with you to find the right people.
“Sometimes people don’t know where to start. We can help make those first steps easier — and make sure you’re not doing it alone.”
How ADIO Trust Makes a Difference
Harm Reduction with Heart — Peer-Based Needle Exchange and Health Support
Anonymous & Confidential
No judgment, no names — just safe, private support.
Free Injecting Equipment
Clean supplies available at exchanges, vending machines, or by courier.
Peer-Based Support
Run by people with lived experience who understand your needs.
Free Testing for Hep C, HIV & Syphilis
Fast, confidential, followed up by referrals and free treatment if needed.
Discreet Courier Delivery
We’ll send what you need, wherever you are — no questions asked.
24/7 Vending Machines
Access equipment on your schedule, day or night, low cost at 5 locations