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Check out this [http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/media/302862/fp_cyc-chart_dec2015.pdf helpful breakdown] of contraceptive methods available in New Zealand, provided by New Zealand Family Planning. You'll see methods like birth control, IUDs, shots and more. Click [http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/guide-eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services here] to see if you're covered by New Zealand health care (and to learn more about coverage). | Check out this [http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/media/302862/fp_cyc-chart_dec2015.pdf helpful breakdown] of contraceptive methods available in New Zealand, provided by New Zealand Family Planning. You'll see methods like birth control, IUDs, shots and more. Click [http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/guide-eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services here] to see if you're covered by New Zealand health care (and to learn more about coverage). | ||
* 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]. You can also get free condoms and lube at New Zealand AIDS Foundation - click [https://www.nzaf.org.nz/services-programmes/free-condoms-lube/ here] for details. | ||
* If you want '''birth control pills''', you'll need a prescription from a general practitioner or nurse. If you go to New Zealand Family Planning, the consultation will cost $27 if you're not covered by NZ medical care. If you don't go to NZ Family Planning, you can expect a doctor's appointments to range from $10-$60. 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 Alesse, Desogen, Duphaston, Mircette, Microlut, Microval, Nordiol, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ovral, Levlen ED, Microgynon 30 ED, Microgynon-30, Monofeme 28, Nordette, Loette, Microgynon 20 ED, Miranova and Yasmin. | * If you want '''birth control pills''', you'll need a prescription from a general practitioner or nurse. If you go to New Zealand Family Planning, the consultation will cost $27 if you're not covered by NZ medical care. If you don't go to NZ Family Planning, you can expect a doctor's appointments to range from $10-$60. 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 Alesse, Desogen, Duphaston, Mircette, Microlut, Microval, Nordiol, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ovral, Levlen ED, Microgynon 30 ED, Microgynon-30, Monofeme 28, Nordette, Loette, Microgynon 20 ED, Miranova and Yasmin. | ||
* 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. | ||