![]() ![]() ![]() Verrall said vaping was an important tool to support people to quit smoking, but the balance needed to be right in making sure young people did not take it up.Īccording to Public Health Otago University rangatahi Māori are disproportionately represented in vaping statistics. ![]() The Australian Government is taking further steps including banning the importation of non-prescription vapes and closing down vape sales in retail outlets.īut Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says the Government has run out of time to legislate a ban, but they had been consulting on a range of proposals including flavours, branding, disposable vapes and proximity of sales to Marae and schools. The Labour Government will not be following Australia’s lead in banning vaping products for recreational use. Since 2021, nicotine vapes can only be purchased in Australia with a prescription. ![]()
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