We had a fantastic in-person and online turn out for the Aspire Aotearoa 2024 Symposium in May. The day started with a Keynote Presentation from Hūhana Lyndon, MP and Green Party Spokesperson for Health. Presentations from the ASPIRE Aotearoa team followed.
It was a great opportunity to interact with participants and the afternoon discussions were very thought provoking; emphasising the importance of high quality research projects, effective and timely communication of research results, and advocating for better health and wellbeing outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Presentations included:
· Ball J. Detailed findings from NZ ITC youth and young adult surveys.
· Ball J, Hoek J, Nip J. The proposed introduction of oral tobacco and nicotine products in New Zealand.
· DeMello A. Adolescents' experiences of vaping addiction: A qualitative analysis of young people living in Aotearoa New Zealand.
· Edwards R, Nip J, Tautolo E. Key findings from Pacific and participants in the ITC NZ/EASE survey.
· Hepi M. Legitimacy of stakeholder voices in Tobacco control in Aotearoa New Zealand.
· Hoek J. How do adolescents view a nicotine-free generation policy? A qualitative analysis from Aotearoa New Zealand.
· Nip J. Quitting-related beliefs and behaviours: findings from wave 4 of ITC NZ/EASE.
· Teddy L. Māori sovereignty in tobacco control policy.
· Waa A. Key findings from Māori and participants in the ITC NZ/EASE survey.
For further information please contact us at ASPIRE.Aotearoa@otago.ac.nz.