New Zealand to Axe Smoking Ban for Those Born After 2009

The NZ First-backed plan will see the smoking ban removed and limits on the sale of tobacco products lifted.
New Zealand to Axe Smoking Ban for Those Born After 2009
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Monica O’Shea
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New Zealand will now reverse a “world first” generational smoking ban that would have prevented the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2009.

The new tri-party coalition government will repeal legislation introduced by the Ardern Labour government that banned smoking for the youngest generation of Kiwis.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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