Smoking
If no-one in New Zealand smoked, the lives of almost 5000 New Zealanders would be saved every year.
- Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health – and that of your family and friends.
- Non-smokers are at risk too – but restrictions on smoking in public areas and workplaces help safeguard their health from the effects of second-hand smoke.
Second-hand smoke contains poisonous chemicals such as arsenic, hydrogen cyanide, ammonia and carbon monoxide.
In this section
- Smoking harms nearly every organ and system in the body. Find out what cigarettes are doing to you and your children. Read more
- You have everything to gain by quitting smoking – it’s one of the best decisions you can make for your health. Find out where you can get help to quit smoking. Read more
- Smokefree legislation affects schools, early childhood centres, retailers, licensed premises, sports clubs and all employers. Find out about smokefree law and how it applies to you. Read more
- Links to HealthEd resources explaining the laws around smoking and tobacco control, with information for employers, retailers, marae, sports clubs, schools and early childhood education centres. Read more
Page last updated: 30 March 2012
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