NZ Government Repeals Changes to Tobacco Ban

Published on February 28, 2024

The National Party-led coalition faces criticism from health providers after repealing pioneering smoke-free legislation introduced by New Zealand’s previous Labour government. The Coalition proposed the repeal during their campaign for the 2023 general election and it has materialised as part of the 100-day plan introduced by Prime Minister Chris Luxon. The government confirmed on Feb. 27, the changes would be repealed as a matter of urgency, mitigating the opportunity for public input and objection. The first changes to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act, introduced on Jan. 1, 2023, were due to be implemented on July 1 of this year with the first action directed towards decreasing the numbers of retailers able to sell smoked tobacco products by 90 percent....

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