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 

Smokefree Aotearoa

Research Project

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.

A qualitative analysis of how underage adolescents access nicotine vaping products in Aotearoa New Zealand

We investigated underage young people’s access to R18 vaping products. We found widespread sharing of vaping products, as well as commercial sourcing. Greater enforcement of regulations and new policies governing outlet location and density are needed.

Event

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

 

 

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.

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

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