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

Event

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.

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

 

 

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.

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

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