announcement

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

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

Smokefree Aotearoa

Research Project

Associations between smoking, vaping, and mental health in the New Zealand Health Survey

In this project we investigate the relationships between smoking, vaping, and mental health in Aotearoa.

In depth analysis of the relationship between smoking, smoking cessation, and vaping in the New Zealand Health Survey

In this study, we will explore in detail patterns of smoking and vaping and investigate whether changes in vaping prevalence are associated with reduced smoking prevalence by examining the relationships between vaping, smoking, and attempts to quit smoking from NZHS data collected between 2015 to 2022.

Event

Endgame initiatives: Global progress and local challenges

Webinar

Join us for a presentation where we will analyse the latest international developments in tobacco endgame goals and policies, review tobacco companies’ strategies regarding Aotearoa’s endgame polic

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO PUBLIC HEALTH SUMMER SCHOOL: Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 goal: How can we get there now?

Symposium
Over a decade ago, the New Zealand government set a goal to become essentially ‘smokefree’ by 2025. Come along to learn about whether we are on track to reach our goal this year.

WEBINAR: Power, influence and the tobacco policy landscape in Aotearoa

Webinar
If we know smoking is so bad for you, how come it’s not banned?  A: Well it’s complex…

ASPIRE AOTEAROA 2024 SYMPOSIUM

Symposium

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

Publication or Resource

Bullen, C.
Hoek, J.
Gregan, M. Phyo, P.
Waa, A.
Edwards, R.
False zombie arguments about illicit tobacco shouldn’t be given any more oxygen
Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa
Edwards, R.
Hoek, J.
Reducing nicotine in tobacco would help people quit – without prohibiting cigarettes
The Conversation
Hoek, J.
Gendall, P.
The 5000 annual deaths caused by smoking also matter
ASPIRE Aotearoa
ASPIRE Aotearoa Smokefree Repeal Factcheck – December 8 2023

This is a factcheck of statements by the government about the proposed repeal of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (SERPA) and regulations.

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