The time has come for us all to make promises of giving up our vices for the new year.

With tomorrow's tax increase on cigarettes coming into effect, Quitline is hoping many will contact the 24 hour service for support.

Team manger Willie Unuka said people who use the service are five times more likely to quit for good.

With the latest price hike, the expensive habit's costs will jump to almost seven-and-a-half-thousand-dollars a year.. if you buy a pack a day.

Quitline services are urging people to contact them if they choose to give up, making the process more bearable with support and advice 24 hours a day.