Youth vaping halves in New Zealand

December 02, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Youth vaping halves in New Zealand

Youth vaping in New Zealand has drastically decreased, halving in two years. The ASH Year 10 Snapshot Survey found that regular use among 14 to 15-year-olds dropped significantly, attributed to targeted regulations instead of bans. While daily vaping fell, smoking among teens is nearly eliminated. NZ's harm-reduction strategy focuses on curtailing youth access while aiding smokers to quit. Despite progress, Māori youth vaping rates are high, requiring specific support. This success model is being watched globally, with policymakers interested in New Zealand's approach of reducing harm without prohibiting alternatives.

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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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