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Gisborne District Council Leads the Way in Tackling Vape Harm

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.

Friday 8 August, 2025

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori 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

Thursday 29 May, 2025

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

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.

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

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.

Thursday 1 May, 2025

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.

Tuesday 15 April, 2025

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.

Monday 14 April, 2025

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.

Tuesday 1 April, 2025

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.

Tuesday 10 December, 2024

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

Friday 31 May, 2024