The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) has seen a significant increase in the demand for HIV tests since the lifting of name suppression for Glenn Mills, an Auckland man who is alleged to have knowingly exposed people to HIV. Simon Harger-Forde, Director HIV Prevention and Communications at the NZAF said "in comparison to the same period in 2008 there has been a significant increase in the demand for HIV testing and professional counselling services at NZAF regional centres, particularly at the NZAF Burnett Centre in Auckland, and the NZAF Āwhina Centre in Wellington. This trend has been most noticeable in the last week."

Out of respect for its clients and their right to confidentiality the NZAF will not release information about exactly how many people have had HIV tests or what the results of those tests are. Harger-Forde stated "The NZAF provides free counselling services with qualified counsellors and psychotherapists and these services have been very well utilised during the last two weeks because many people are understandably distressed. Some people have accessed our services simply because the increased focus on HIV in the media has prompted them to get tested."

The NZAF provides free, painless, fast and confidential HIV and syphilis testing and anyone can call 09 309 5560 or email contact.burnett@nzaf.org.nz to make an appointment. The case before the courts is extremely rare. The NZAF is aware that the majority of people living with HIV are very responsible when it comes to protecting themselves and their partners by using condoms and lube. HIV is an extremely virulent but easily preventable virus, which can only be spread through bodily fluids such as semen or blood. HIV is not airborne and can not be transmitted through skin to skin contact or kissing. HIV can be easily prevented by using condoms and lube.