“The Budget’s establishment funding to enable significant health reforms is positive news for those wanting a more centralised, concerted national health effort to achieve the likes of Smokefree Aotearoa,” said Loucas. Sadly, smoking rates among Maori and Pacific people remain stubbornly high, and the AVCA has previously pointed out that  the government must address this … Continue reading New Zealand’s Budget Will Enable Reforms Conducive to Smokefree Plan