The Government has set a goal for New Zealand to be smokefree by 2025 (in essence this means less than 5% of the population will smoke).
Read more ›The evidence is very clear that there is a link between smoking and some types of cancer. These cancers are caused by the many added ingredients in cigarettes.
Read more ›We all can play a part in helping make the places where we work, learn, play and live smokefree.
Read more ›The following pages contain videos of real life stories about smoking, how it affects children, how it affects your health, and about quitting.
Read more ›Tobacco Control agencies around New Zealand work closely together co-ordinating both local and national work.
Read more ›Information, resources, and facts that education and health professionals can use to help them in their work.
Read more ›There is a vast amount of research around cancer, tobacco control, cigarettes, smoking, quitting and everything else around tobacco both here in New Zealand and internationally.
Read more ›New Zealand has been at the forefront of tobacco control internationally for some time and has made steady progress in reducing smoking prevalence and tobacco consumption.
Read more ›This guide will help you transition to having smokefree outdoor areas, with background information, tips, FAQs and a checklist for going smokefree.
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