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* You can find condoms in grocery stores, pharmacies, dairies, pubs public toilets, petrol stations, nightclubs and sex shops in New Zealand. There are no age restrictions to purchase condoms. They typically cost $12-$20/pack. However, if you get a condom prescription (which is not required), the cost can go down to $5 for 144 condoms. For more details on getting a condom prescription, click [http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/clinics/services/condoms here]. | * You can find condoms in grocery stores, pharmacies, dairies, pubs public toilets, petrol stations, nightclubs and sex shops in New Zealand. There are no age restrictions to purchase condoms. They typically cost $12-$20/pack. However, if you get a condom prescription (which is not required), the cost can go down to $5 for 144 condoms. For more details on getting a condom prescription, click [http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/clinics/services/condoms here]. | ||
* If you want birth control pills, you'll need a prescription from a general practitioner or nurse. Once you have the prescription, you will be able to buy your pills. There are many birth control pill brands available in New Zealand (both progestin-only and combined progestin-estrogen combined). Some brands you can expect to see are Microlut, Microval | * If you want birth control pills, you'll need a prescription from a general practitioner or nurse. Once you have the prescription, you will be able to buy your pills. There are many birth control pill brands available in New Zealand (both progestin-only and combined progestin-estrogen combined). Some brands you can expect to see are Microlut, Microval, Nordiol, Ovral, Levlen ED, Microgynon 30 ED, Microgynon-30, Monofeme 28, Nordette, Loette, Microgynon 20 ED and Miranova. | ||
Nordiol, Ovral, Levlen ED, Microgynon 30 ED, Microgynon-30, Monofeme 28, Nordette, Loette, Microgynon 20 ED and Miranova. | |||
* The contraceptive ring, like Nuvaring, is available in New Zealand. You can get it at New Zealand Family Planning for about $90. | * The contraceptive ring, like Nuvaring, is available in New Zealand. You can get it at New Zealand Family Planning for about $90. | ||
* If you want an IUD, you can call New Zealand Family Planning to have a consultation and determine next steps. Here's the [http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/advice/contraception/intra-uterine-device-iud link to their page on IUDs]. | * If you want an IUD, you can call New Zealand Family Planning to have a consultation and determine next steps. Here's the [http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/advice/contraception/intra-uterine-device-iud link to their page on IUDs]. | ||