About Us
ASH New Zealand
ASH is a registered charity dedicated to eliminating the death and disease caused by tobacco.
Mission statement
To campaign for measures that will improve the health and well being of all New Zealanders by eliminating the disease and premature death caused by tobacco.
Vision
An Aotearoa/New Zealand that is free from harm caused by tobacco.
Cultural position statement
ASH acknowledges, respects and values working effectively with Māori as tangata whenua.
ASH values
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi)
- A commitment to the principles of the Ottawa Charter
- A dedication to influencing public policy and social norms to tobacco related harm.
- Campaigns with a sound evidence and ethical base
- ASH is pro-health, not anti smoker
ASH advocates and campaigns for evidence based national action that contributes towards reducing tobacco related illness and death. The ultimate aim will be Aotearoa /