announcement

Contradictions surround Government’s move to slash tax on heated tobacco products- read our recent article here

announcement

The tobacco industry language that found its way into ministerial papers-click to read 

Adolescents and young adults

Event

WEBINAR: “Having that possibility… that chance to vape, that is just so bad; they should… really narrow down on that.” Lived experiences of youth vaping and policy responses.

Webinar

Although many young people begin vaping socially, addiction often follows quickly and the pleasurable experience they initially controlled, becomes a controlling phenomenon that reduces their wellb

ASPIRE AOTEAROA 2024 SYMPOSIUM

Symposium

We had a fantastic in-person and online turn out for the Aspire Aotearoa 2024 Symposium in May.

WEBINAR: Latest findings from Aotearoa’s EASE and Youth & Young Adult surveys

Webinar

Presenters:

Dr Janine Nip, University of Otago

Dr Jude Ball, University of Otago

Professor Richard Edwards, University of Otago

 

 

SCIENCE FESTIVAL EVENT: Peering through the haze- let's talk about vaping

Debate
If you are interested in the impact of vaping on our community, you might wish to attend this FREE event (valuable for adults and teens).

Publication or Resource

Ball, J.
Katoa, L.
Hoek, J.
Specialist vape store audit reveals poor compliance with new e-cigarette regulations
New Zealand Medical Journal, 137 (1596).
Ball, J.
Hoek, J.
Andrew Waa
Nip, J.
Stanley, J.
Edwards, R.
Young New Zealanders want a tobacco-free future - new research
PHCC

The new coalition government’s plan to repeal Aotearoa’s world-leading smokefree law flies in the face of public opinion, with new research demonstrating strong support for smokefree measures from

Hammond, D Reid, J
Ball, J.
Edwards, R.
Hoek, J.
Waa, A.
Stanley, J.
Burkhalter, R
ITC Youth & Young Adult Survey: support and perceived impact of key Smokefree policies in Aotearoa/New Zealand

A national survey was conducted in 2023 in Aotearoa /New Zealand among 3,414 youth (aged 16-19) and young adults (aged 20-29) as part of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Policy Evaluation Pr

Blank, M.L.
Hoek, J.
E-cigarette flavours and vaping as a social practice: Implications for tobacco control
Critical Public Health. DOI: 10.1080/09581596.2023.2226806
Hoek, J.
Ball, J.
Edwards, R.
Waa, A.
Do Aotearoa's new vaping regulations go far enough?
PHCC

News

New scientific blog: Do Aotearoa’s new vaping regulations go far enough?

Blog

New regulations to reduce youth vaping include important measures that will limit disposable vapes, and recognise these devices have become the product of choice among rangatahi.

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