Publications relating to tobacco control and smokefree law in New Zealand.
This report outlines the findings of a review of tobacco control services undertaken by SHORE/Whariki Research, Massey University.
Tobacco control publications
Publications
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Published 21 October 2014A series of educational videos answering common questions and offering support to general practice for the more heart and diabetes checks and better help for smokers to quit health targets has been developed.
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Published 06 June 2014The New Zealand Guidelines for Helping People to Stop Smoking provide health care workers with advice they can use when dealing with people who smoke. -
Published 16 December 2013Discussion document seeking views on the outcomes, priorities and measures to inform the Government’s refreshed National Drug Policy. Submissions close 28 February 2014. -
Published 23 July 2012The Government has agreed in principle to introduce a plain packaging regime for tobacco, subject to the outcome of a consultation process. The attached document sets out the Government's proposal and rationale for plain packaging. -
Published 17 April 2012These guidelines provide information to sellers of tobacco products to ensure that they understand the new obligations placed on them when the prohibition on tobacco displays comes into force on 23 July 2012. -
Published 26 July 2011This booklet provides an overview of Māori smoking and tobacco use compared with non-Māori. It uses findings from the 2009 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey, presented with easy-to-use statistical information. -
Published 14 April 2011In July 2009 the Government showed its commitment to helping smokers to quit by introducing a health target of "Better Help for Smokers to Quit"
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Published 02 November 2010This report provides an overview of tobacco use in New Zealand, predominantly for the year 2009. It includes findings from the 2009 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey (NZTUS) and other relevant sources of data.
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Published 02 December 2009This profile provides key facts and information about Māori smoking and tobacco use compared to non-Māori. It presents data on daily smoking rates over time, current smoking rates by age group, the type of tobacco smoked, second-hand smoke exposure, the smoking habits of young Māori smokers, Quit services and information about Aukati Kaipaipa.
Related websites
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