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Gisborne District Council Leads the Way in Tackling Vape Harm

Gisborne District Council Leads the Way in Tackling Vape Harm

Aug 8, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Gisborne District Council is leading the charge on vape harm – expanding its Smokefree policy to include vaping in public spaces. A bold move to protect rangatahi and shift the norm.

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori Tobacco Control

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori Tobacco Control

May 29, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore, the Māori Tobacco Control network, is proud to launch Our Documentary: The Whakapapa of Māori Tobacco Control in Aotearoa

Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

May 13, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

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 Stop Smoking for World Smokefree May – That’s Us

May 1, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

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

Smokefree May 2025: Community Champion – Lizzy McGrath

Apr 15, 2025 | Tobacco Control

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

Smokefree May 2025: Community Champion – Marama ‘Bub’ Apelu

Apr 14, 2025 | Tobacco Control

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

Hāpai Te Hauora Launches “That’s Us” Campaign for World Smokefree May

Apr 1, 2025 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

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

Smokefree 2025: A plan without a clear path for Maori and Pacific communities

Dec 10, 2024 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

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

Smokefree May envigorates Hapai Te Hauora to protect all children in New Zealand from the dangerous tactics of the tobacco industry

May 31, 2024 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

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

Farewelling Tobacco: Auahituroa Traveling Art exhibition launches Smokefree May

May 1, 2024 | Media Release, Tobacco Control

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.

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