Trusted help, all in one place
A directory of authoritative New Zealand organisations for STI information, testing, condition-specific support and emotional help.
Choose what you need below or browse the complete directory.
Urgent help
You do not need the perfect words before asking for help
A first call can be as simple as: “I have a recent STI result and I am not sure what follow-up I need.” For emotional support, try: “A diagnosis is affecting my sleep and dating confidence, and I need to talk it through.” The person answering can ask the next question.
If privacy matters, ask how appointments appear in reminders, whether telehealth is available, and what information is shared with your usual GP. Do not delay urgent care while trying to find a completely anonymous option.
Before you call: have the wording and date of any test result nearby, write down medicines you take, and note the questions that keep returning. You can bring a support person to many appointments; ask the service when booking.
Where to start, depending on what you need
Not sure which organisation you need? These four starting points cover most first questions. If you already know, the full directory is below.
For information you can trust
Start with Health New Zealand for the general picture, then the condition-specific organisation for the detail that applies to you.
For testing
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa provides sexual and reproductive health clinics across New Zealand, and Healthpoint lists services by region.
For talking to someone who has been there
Body Positive and OUTLine offer peer support, and 1737 offers free counselling by call or text, 24/7.
For anything urgent
111 for immediate danger, Healthline for health advice, 1737 for counselling. Save these before you need them.
Please note: this directory is informational only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified health professional. For anything medical, see your GP or a sexual health clinic. These are external organisations; this website does not provide medical services.
General STI information
Where to start for background reading on STIs in general — symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention.
Health New Zealand — STIs
Official information on sexually transmitted infections: symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention.
healthnz.govt.nzTesting and sexual health clinics
Where to get tested, and how to find a clinic or service in your region.
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
Sexual and reproductive health clinics across New Zealand, with information on testing, contraception and education.
sexualwellbeing.org.nzHealthpoint — sexual health services
Directory of sexual health clinics and services by region across New Zealand.
healthpoint.co.nzHerpes information
A dedicated New Zealand source for herpes information and disclosure guidance.
New Zealand Herpes Foundation
The country's specialist source of evidence-based herpes information, including disclosure and management guides.
herpes.org.nzHIV support
National organisations for HIV prevention, testing, peer support and advocacy.
Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
HIV prevention, testing, support and education, including clear information on U=U and modern treatment.
burnettfoundation.org.nzBody Positive
Peer support and advocacy run by and for people living with HIV in New Zealand.
bodypositive.org.nzHPV and cervical screening
How HPV testing and the National Cervical Screening Programme work in New Zealand.
Cervical screening — Health NZ
How cervical screening and HPV testing work in New Zealand, and where to get screened.
healthnz.govt.nzCounselling and emotional support
Services for talking to someone about how you are feeling, alongside the medical side.
1737 — Need to talk?
Free call or text 1737 any time to talk with a trained counsellor — available 24/7 across New Zealand.
1737.org.nzGuides for a specific diagnosis
Medical support first, community when you want it
Once your questions are with the right health service, an STI-aware community can offer conversation, friendship and dating context.
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