A lot of effort had gone into searching for the right premises for the Masterton service and there had been limited success until the Hope St location had been spotted by two DHDP staff members.
"They were very excited by the name of the street, which they believed was totally appropriate for the needle exchange service, providing 'hope' for all those who benefit from the service."
Mr Dunne said with the establishment of a professional shop-front, it had provided the service with greater visibility and a stronger foothold in the community.
DHDP general manager Carl Greenwood said the Hope St site was more affordable to rent than the previous location and it gave the service a more professional appearance.
The electronic dispenser, which was located outside at the old site, was now inside an alcove with 24-hour access.
"There's no reason night or day that people can't access clean equipment."