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Established in 1995, we encourage debate about tobacco control issues.

The Smokefree Coalition provides a collective voice for our members – twenty-three organisations including the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, Cancer Society and National Heart Foundation.

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The Tobacco free Aotearoa Conference 2010 website is now up and running. The theme of the two-day conference is 'Achieving the Vision Together', focusing on the concept of Kotahitanga (oneness or unity). The conference will be held in Auckland on 4 and 5 November.

If you work in tobacco control – this is the place to be! An inspiring series of keynote sessions, workshops and presentations will offer delegates the chance improve their knowledge, skills and networks.

The call for abstracts is now open, and abstracts should be submitted for consideration no later than 20 August. Early-bird registration closes 30 September.

For more details see: www.smokefree.org.nz/conference2010.

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• Dr Wigand Select Committee presentation live online
• Coalition Director Dr Prudence Stone's welcome speech to Dr Wigand, Wellington, 23 June 2010 (includes pictures)
• Higher prices mean less smoking, less tobacco production/importation
• INVOLVE 2010 Connect: Together We Are Stronger 17-19 November 2010
• Media release: Tobacco industry hypocrisy to be exposed, 21 June 2010
• Select Committee Inquiry into creating a smokefree generation of young Kiwis by 2020