Publications relating to tobacco control and smokefree law in New Zealand.
Discussion document seeking views on the outcomes, priorities and measures to inform the Government’s refreshed National Drug Policy. Submissions close 28 February 2014.
Tobacco control publications
Publications
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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 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.
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Published 02 December 2009This report summarises the evidence on the delivery of effective smoking cessation. It focuses on the ABC approach to smoking cessation which brings with it a more “assertive” manner in which clinicians can work.
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Published 02 November 2009Summary
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Published 02 June 2009Appendix 1: Online data tables of the 2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey
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Published 02 May 2009This report provides an overview of current smoking and tobacco consumption among New Zealanders over time, and presents some data from the 2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey, including current smoking by age, ethnic group and neighbourhood deprivation, and smoking in youth aged 15 to 19 years.