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Media Releases
Aotearoa New Zealand's smoking rates plateau, whilst Māori smoking rates continue to decline.
20 November 2024
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Action for Smokefree 2025 (ASH) welcomes stronger restrictions announced today to prevent young people taking up vaping.
20 March 2024
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New Zealand expert advises Australian policymakers on vaping as New Zealand smoking rates fall 40% in 4 years as people switch to vaping
14 February 2024
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Smoking rate continues record decline to only 6.8% daily use, Māori and Pacific rates are also reduced
14 December 2023
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Youth regular vaping decreases for 2nd year in a row in ASH Year 10 survey, daily smoking remains very low
11 December 2023
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Last Generation Of Kiwi Smokers Need More Support Than Ever To Quit On World Smokefree Day
30 May 2023
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Raising Vape Sale Age To 21 Among Recommendations From ASH To Tackle Youth Vaping Numbers
08 May 2023
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ASH supports new smoking legislation but urges the Government to now give more help to smokers to quit
13 December 2022
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Youth daily smoking rates remain at record low in annual ASH Year 10 survey, regular vaping decreases for the first time in 7 years
30 November 2022
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Health Survey Shows NZ On Track To Achieve Smokefree 2025, As Vaping Overtakes Smoking.
17 November 2022
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Assumptions behind plans to remove nicotine from cigarettes “significantly flawed”
07 November 2022
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