What are the smoking laws in New Zealand?
New Zealand has a Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 that: requires indoor workplaces to be smoke free, including restaurants and bars. This only applies to cigarettes, not e-cigarettes (vaping).
How many cigarettes can I bring to NZ?
50 cigarettes
Travellers to New Zealand Duty-free tobacco is limited to: 50 cigarettes or 50 grams of cigars or tobacco products or. 50 grams of a mixture of all three.
When did NZ ban smoking?
In 2004, New Zealand became the third country to implement such a ban.
Can you smoke in public NZ?
Smoking is banned in most indoor public places. For complaints about smoking indoors, contact the Auckland Regional Public Health enforcement officers at 09 623 4600.
Is New Zealand smoke-free?
The use of tobacco for smoking in New Zealand has been subjected to government regulation for a number of decades. On 10 December 2004, New Zealand became the third country in the world to make all indoor workplaces including bars and restaurants smoke-free.
Can you take cigarettes on a plane NZ?
Nearly all flammable, explosive, corrosive and toxic items are prohibited from checked-in or carry-on baggage, including: Matches and safety matches. Cigarette lighters, lighter fuel and lighter refills.
Can I bring gold to NZ?
NZ customs requires a BCR completed for gold and silver coins with a face value total of greater than NZ$10,000.
Will NZ be smoke-free by 2025?
A decade has passed since New Zealand adopted the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 goal. To meet our smokefree 2025 goal significant smoking related inequities must be eliminated. Smoking rates and smoking related harm must be reduced among Māori, Pacific peoples and those living in Aotearoa’s most disadvantaged communities.
What does smoke-free NZ mean?
The New Zealand Government has set a goal so that by 2025 fewer than 5% of New Zealanders will be smokers. This will be achieved by: protecting children from exposure to tobacco marketing and promotion. reducing the supply of, and demand for tobacco.
How is smoke-free implemented?
Financially support multiple quit attempts by the smoker, if necessary. Offer smoking cessation information and literature through a year-round communications plan. Implement a smoke-free workplace policy. Support smoking cessation through health benefits.
What is Auckland’s Smokefree policy?
The Smokefree Policy aims to reduce smoking and improve the health and well-being of Auckland’s communities. Toward a smokefree nation A smokefree city is part of the Auckland Plan. It aligns with the government’s goal of becoming a smokefree nation by 2025. Our Smokefree Policy 2017-2025 identifies:
What is the Smokefree environments legislation?
Smokefree Environments Legislation. Smokefree legislation applies to schools, early childhood centres, retailers, licensed premises, sports clubs and all employers. Aims of the smokefree law. The aims are to: further promote a smokefree (auahi kore) lifestyle as the norm.
How do you promote a Smokefree policy?
The policy has been promoted through education and awareness, and uses signage and other forms of communication. The success of the Smokefree Policy relies on social pressure to comply. The plan identifies specific activities to create a smokefree city in four broad areas of responsibility:
What is the University of Otago’s smoke-free policy?
The University promotes a healthy environment for all staff and students which includes a smoke-free environment. This Policy applies to all University of Otago employees, students, visitors, contractors, volunteers, research participants and any person on any University of Otago Campus at any time, for any reason.