Popular Christchurch eatery joins the Fresh Air Project

Fush eatery in Wigram is the latest venue to go smokefree as part of the Fresh Air Project, a collaboration between the Cancer Society and the Canterbury District Health Board, along with support from the Christchurch City Council.

Vype ePen 3 launches in New Zealand - BAT NZ

Vype, British American Tobacco’s flagship e-cigarette brand, has launched the Vype ePen 3 in New Zealand. Vype is a leading vapour brand in the UK and sold in a number of countries around the world.

Kiwifruit gives wholesale trade a golden glow - Stats NZ

Fruit exports drove wholesale trade up for the second quarter in a row, Stats NZ said today.

The seasonally adjusted total sales value for wholesale trade rose 2.5 percent in the September 2018 quarter, following a 2.6 percent rise in the June 2018 quarter.

NZers 'must challenge the culture of climate denial'

The Māori Climate Commissioner, Donna Aware Huata has called on New Zealanders to challenge the culture of climate denial.

Customs seize largest haul of illicit tobacco to date

New Zealand Customs investigators have smashed the country’s largest-scale illicit tobacco operation with more than 1.8 million cigarettes and $2 million in cash seized last week.

1.8 million smuggled cigarettes seized by NZ Customs

A Customs investigation has resulted in the seizure of around 1.8 million smuggled cigarettes and cash estimated to be over $2 million. As a result of this investigation, the NZ Police have also restrained multiple properties, luxury cars and bank accounts.

Vaping announcement may not support 2025 goal - Wagner

The Associate Minister of Health’s announcement on regulating and legislating vaping finally gives some direction to retailers and users, but its regulations may go too far and reduce the availability of vaping products for smokers, National list MP Nicky Wagner says.

Philip Morris welcomes plan to support smokers switch to less harmful alternatives

Philip Morris New Zealand (PMNZ) welcomes today’s announcement by the New Zealand Government that smokeless tobacco products are a far better alternative for smokers and will play a vital role in achieving this country’s smoke-free goals.

Retail NZ welcomes proposals to vaping and smokeless tobacco products

Retail NZ has welcomed an announcement by Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa that the Government will be reviewing the regulation of vaping and smokefree tobacco products as part of the drive towards a Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025.

Vaping regulations welcomed - NZ First

New Zealand First welcomes plans to regulate vaping and smokeless alternatives.

"Today’s announcement will give smokers improved confidence in the quality of vaping and smokeless tobacco products" says Jenny Marcroft, New Zealand First spokesperson for Health.