About us Mō mātou

About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

About the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990

The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act (the Act) was passed in 1990. The Act is one of the most comprehensive pieces of tobacco legislation in the world. The Act applies to schools, early childhood centres, retailers, licensed premises, sports clubs and all employers.

Read more about:

Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990

Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Act 2020

Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act 2022

Complaints

Complaints relating to the: Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 or Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021 should be addressed to a Smokefree Enforcement Officer.

Find your local contact:

Public Health Contacts: Health New Zealand 

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Internal and open areas under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990

    About requirements of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act, and applying it to workplaces, licensed premises and some public enclosed premises.

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  • Paying or disputing an infringement notice

    Complaints, paying, or disputing an infringement notice relating to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 or Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021.

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  • Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act

    The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act came into force on 1 January 2023.

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