Amid recent setbacks in New Zealand’s Smokefree efforts, two new developments bring fresh momentum to tobacco harm reduction that have renewed hope in our goals for a healthier Aotearoa.
Whānau Stop Smoking for World Smokefree May – That’s Us
Whānau across Aotearoa are beginning their Smokefree journey this May as part of the That’s Us campaign, led by Hāpai te Hauora. The campaign encourages whānau to give up smoking for the month of May with the support of their local Stop Smoking Service.
Smokefree May 2025: Community Champion – Lizzy McGrath
For Lizzy, her journey with smoking began young. She was just 14 years old when she was introduced to cigarettes by her sister.
Smokefree May 2025: Community Champion – Marama ‘Bub’ Apelu
For Marama Apelu – known affectionately as Aunty Bub – the journey to becoming a Smokefree advocate began at home.
Hāpai Te Hauora Launches “That’s Us” Campaign for World Smokefree May
Today, Hāpai Te Hauora launched the “That’s Us” campaign, calling on all New Zealanders who smoke to sign up and take the first step toward quitting this World Smokefree May.
Smokefree 2025: A plan without a clear path for Maori and Pacific communities
Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello recently released the revised ‘Smokefree 2025’ plan. While it offers glimmers of hope for our efforts to see smoking rates decrease, there are concerns around its effectiveness for priority populations.
Smokefree May envigorates Hapai Te Hauora to protect all children in New Zealand from the dangerous tactics of the tobacco industry
The last few days of May marks the end of Smokefree May activities, culminating in a global day of recognition - World No Tobacco Day on May 31st....
Farewelling Tobacco: Auahituroa Traveling Art exhibition launches Smokefree May
Hāpai Te Hauora is kicking off Smokefree May with Auahitūroa, a Traveling Art Exhibition bidding farewell to the entrenched tobacco culture in Aotearoa with eulogies presented by current politicians in Wellington today.
Put our People over Profit – Stop the Repeal of the Smokefree Legislation
We urgently call on the Government to stop the repeal of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act. We...
New Government ignores health evidence and moves to repeal Smokefree legislation
National Māori Public Health Organisation, Hāpai Te Hauora, calls on the new government to reconsider repealing critical, world-leading, smokefree...