New Zealand Nears Smoke-Free Status—Thanks to Vaping and Common Sense

August 11, 2025 by mipod.com

New Zealand Nears Smoke-Free Status—Thanks to Vaping and Common Sense

While some countries are still battling over bans, taxes, and talking points, New Zealand is quietly on the brink of achieving something extraordinary: becoming one of the first truly smoke-free nations. And they didn’t do it with slogans or scare tactics—they did it with science, compassion, and harm reduction. 

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August 11, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

New Zealand Nears Smoke-Free Status Thanks to Vaping, Says Minister

New Zealand is on the cusp of becoming one of the first countries to go officially smoke-free – and…

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8.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 364,000 current smokers in New Zealand.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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