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New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal

2023-11-27 14:50
Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.
New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal

New Zealand's new government has announced it will scrap the nation's world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts.

The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda Ardern-led government, planned to ban cigarette sales next year to anyone born after 2008.

Smoking is the main cause...