Tag: New Zealand
NZ Health Minister Urged to Clarify E-Cig Bill Regulatory Process
“Kiwi-owned vape businesses are disappointed the Government is rushing through its vaping legislation in time for the election campaign, while the local industry remains...
New Zealand’s 2020 Budget Did Not Raise Tobacco Taxes
“It’s good news the Minister of Finance didn’t use this Budget to hike tobacco tax, as has been the case for the past four...
NZ’s Health Select Committee Understands The Importance of Vape Flavours
“The Health Select Committee now better understands the importance of vape flavours in helping Kiwis quit smoking. Subsequently, we may see some sensible softening...
New Zealand Reopens Vape Shops
“Having a ‘bricks and mortar’ presence will remain critical as people love to interact with retail staff, see product, and seek advice,” says Ben...
NZ Vaping Bill May Benefit Big Tobacco
“We make it very clear that the unintended consequences of such prohibitive regulation will not only make safer nicotine products (SNP) less accessible, less...
NZ Vape Association Urges Govt. to Keep Vape Stores Open
“There’s a real risk of New Zealand’s smoking rates creeping back up if the accessibility of vaping remains reduced while tobacco products continue to...
NZ Vape Association Urges Lawmakers to Follow the UK’s Example
The latest review published by the PHE: “Vaping in England: 2020 Evidence Update Summary” is pointing out that “false fears” about vaping are preventing...
NZ’s Rushed E-Cig Bill Could Decimate the COVID-19-Weakened Industry
Whilst a bill normally takes six months to progress through Parliament, Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa is pushing for this bill to be fast-tracked...
