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

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Hot Topics

For a summary of ASPIRE Aotearoa research on the latest hot topics, see below:

  • The repeal of Aotearoa’s world-leading Smokefree measures

    We are disappointed with the government’s decision to repeal the key measures included in Aotearoa’s world-leading Smokefree legislation. 

  • Tobacco-free oral nicotine products and snus

     

    WHAT ARE THEY? 

    Tobacco-free oral nicotine products include pouches or dissolvable ‘pearls’, placed between the gum and lip, allowing nicotine to be absorbed. They do not contain tobacco. Tobacco companies produce several brands (e.g., ZYN). 

  • Action Plan for Smokefree Aotearoa 2025

    On 9 December 2021 the Government launched an action plan setting out actions it intends to implement to achieve the Smokefree 2025 goal.

  • Tobacco Control journal 30th anniversary issue

    New Zealand features strongly in landmark edition of leading tobacco control journal.

  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)

    ASPIRE Aotearoa researchers believe vaping products (ENDS) should be regulated to support realisation of the Smokefree 2025 goal, which aims to reduce smoking prevalence to minimal levels among all population groups in New Zealand. Regulation should also deter uptake of ENDS products among children, adolescents and non-smokers.

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