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Poll: Do you support changes to our smoking laws?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.

Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.

Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.

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Do you support changes to our smoking laws?
  • 75.9% Yes, I support these changes
    75.9% Complete
  • 10.4% No, I don't support these changes
    10.4% Complete
  • 9.1% I support some of these changes, not all
    9.1% Complete
  • 4.6% I'm not sure - I need more information
    4.6% Complete
2249 votes
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Congratulations to the winners of the $100 grocery vouchers. The winners are:
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Winners must get in touch with us here before Tuesday, 25th February to claim their prize.

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