Tobacco control information

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the world and New Zealand.

The health effects of smoking

Tobacco use accounts for around 5000 deaths per year in New Zealand.

The Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003

On 3 December 2003, an amendment to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 was passed.

The history of tobacco control in New Zealand

People have used tobacco, or other plants that contain nicotine, for many centuries.