Smokefree 2025
Last updated:The Ministry of Health is the key agency for smokefree policy and is involved in many policy and operational aspects of tobacco control.
PageAbout the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan
Last updated:Read about the Smokefree 2025 Action Plan’s 6 key focus areas and 3 key outcomes we need to achieve.
PageMaximum numbers of approved smoked tobacco retail premises permitted in areas of New Zealand
Publication date:Currently there are around 6,000 retail stores selling smoked tobacco products in Aotearoa
Vaping and smoked tobacco regulations published today
Publication date:Goals to tackle youth vaping rates and secure a smokefree future for Aotearoa New Zealand have taken a significant step forward today with new vaping and smoked tobacco regulations
Public Health Message issued under Section 24(f) of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990
Publication date:The Director-General of Health is today issuing Breakfree to Smokefree as a public health message under section 24(f) of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990.Smokefree goal closer through public feedback
Publication date:New Zealanders only have a few more days to have their say about proposed smoked tobacco and vaping regulations that will help Aotearoa New Zealand reach its smokefree goal.
Aotearoa New Zealand takes important step towards smokefree future
Publication date:From today until 15 March 2023, New Zealanders can have their say about proposed smoked tobacco and vaping regulations that will support the country in its goal to achieve a smokefree future by 2025.Proposals for the Smoked Tobacco Regulatory Regime
Publication date:This consultation document outlines proposals for the Smoked Tobacco Regulatory Regime including the smoked tobacco retail scheme, low nicotine requirements, fees, notification requirements and youth vaping.
Consultation on Proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan: Analysis of submissions
Publication date:The Summary of Submissions for the Consultation on Proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan describes the key themes which emerged during the consultation process. These submissions were used to inform policy decisions and complete the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.
Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan
Publication date:This plan sets out the actions we will take over the next four years and beyond to achieve Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 and ultimately end the harm smoking causes.
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Product Act 1990 Proposals for regulations: Summary of submissions 2021
Publication date:This report summarises the submissions the Ministry received as part of the public consultation process on the proposals for the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021.
No Vaping signs displayed in schools from today
Publication date:The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act has taken another important step forward with a key new requirement taking effect.
Proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan
Publication date:Submissions on this consultation are now closed.
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 - Proposals for regulations
Publication date:The Ministry of Health is seeking views on a number of regulatory proposals to update the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 to better support smokers to switch to less harmful regulated products as well as protect children, young people and non-smokers from the risks associated with vaping and smokeless tobacco products.