The introduction of an abortion service to Tauranga is long overdue, a pro choice supporter says.
Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand executive member and former Bay of Plenty Times Weekend columnist Alison McCulloch said it was time the service was offered in Tauranga .
Ms McCulloch launched her book Fighting to Choose: The Abortion Rights Struggle in New Zealand in Wellington last night.
"It's worth keeping in mind these are very early abortions," she said.
"In New Zealand we actually lag in that regard with ensuring the abortions are carried out as early as possible."