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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is on Thursday 17 May. Family Planning are encouraging you to stand up and show your support.

Campaign to make contraception more accessible for all women

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning believes that women must be able to use highly-effective contraception and that cost shouldn’t stop them having this choice. With your help, we can make sure that women are able to use the contraceptive their Family Planning doctor or nurse has helped them decide on.

Long-acting reversible contraception should include all women

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning says the Government’s announcement that long-acting reversible contraception will be available at no cost to young women on a benefit is a step in the right direction, but believes it could and should, be extended to include all women.

Family Planning Clinic hours over Easter weekend

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning clinics will be closed on Friday 6 April (Good Friday) and Monday 9 April (Easter Monday). Check individual clinic's opening hours to see if they will be open on Saturday 7 April.

Drop-in services available at some clinics

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning is offering a drop-in service at some clinics around the country. No appointment is required for this service.

Clinic visits free for under 22

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning clinics are free for under 22s (NZ Residents).

Men urged to get Chlamydia check

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Kiwi men are being encouraged to get checked for the sexually transmissible infection Chlamydia. Check out this story from The Daily News. If you're under 22, an STI check at a Family Planning Clinic is free.

Family Planning welcomes UK honour for Dr Gill Greer

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning has welcomed the British New Year’s Honour given to its former executive director saying it’s a significant acknowledgement of her work – in particular her work on behalf of women, young people, health and human rights.

Family Planning clinic at BW Campground in Gisborne

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Family Planning’s Gisborne staff are heading to the beach this summer to offer a mobile clinic, free contraception and sexual health advice.

Ashburton Family Planning clinic moves to new premises

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Family Planning clinic in Ashburton will operate in new premises from Monday 9 January 2012.