The new Government’s intention to repeal world-first smokefree laws has captured headlines this week both in Aotearoa and around the […]
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WHO says NZ’s tobacco control nearly among the best in the world – Expert Reaction
New Zealand is one step away from joining a small club of countries that have implemented all of the World […]
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Youth vaping targeted by new rules – Expert Reaction
Disposable vapes will be banned from August as the government announces new rules aimed at stemming the number of young non-smokers […]
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Smoking’s sunset a step closer – Expert Q&A
The Health Select Committee has given the green light to the Smokefree Bill this week. Its report makes additional recommendations […]
Continue readingTobacco stick health claims challenged – Expert reaction
Smokeless ‘heat not burn’ tobacco sticks claims of reduced harm questioned in a new study. New US research finds that iQOS heat […]
Continue readingNew ideas to get on track for Smokefree 2025 — In The News
Public health experts say we are falling short of our Smokefree 2025 goal and unless there is urgent action by […]
Continue readingSmoking on NZ television – In the news
New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]
Continue readingSmoking on NZ television – Expert reaction
It might be time to consider an ‘R’ rating for TV shows that depict smoking, say the authors of research […]
Continue readingPlain packaging regulations revealed – In the news
Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]
Continue readingPlain packaging accepted over time – expert responds
While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]
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