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Prime Minister Needs To Get His Numbers Right In Relation To Vaping
Friday, 4 October 2024, 10:42 am | Vape Free Kids
The number appears to come from the Ministry of Health’s annual health survey, and is a count of the number of people that say they quit smoking over the last 3 years. More >>
Sting Uncovers Multiple Stores Selling Illegal Heated Tobacco Devices
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 9:11 pm | Vape Free Kids
An undercover investigation by Vape-Free Kids has identified stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch continuing to sell heated tobacco devices including a shop in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s electorate of Botany. More >>
Vape-Free Kids NZ (VFKNZ) Applauds Expansion Of Quitline Programme To Include Children
Monday, 13 May 2024, 10:55 am | Vape Free Kids
This update means that tamariki and rangatahi struggling with nicotine addiction can now access personalised support services, rather than simply being directed to information websites. Quitline’s programme includes phone calls, text, and email ... More >>
Vape-Free Kids Demands Justice After Retailer Who Sold Vapes To Minors Flees NZ Ahead Of Court Proceedings
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:50 pm | Vape Free Kids
“We have enough evidence to know there are far too many stores selling to young people already, but with consequences like these, how are we to protect our children?” More >>
Open Letter To Hon Casey Costello
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:50 am | Vape Free Kids
Minister Costello, we would like to invite you to meet with the Co-Founders of Vape Free Kids NZ on 27 March 2024 to hear the concerns of parents and whānau impacted by the escalating youth vaping crisis in New Zealand. As you know, we have sent you ... More >>
Hastings Vape-Free Kids NZ Rally Calls For Urgent Action
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 11:14 am | Vape Free Kids
Locals in Hastings will gather on Saturday 24 February at 3:15pm at the Hastings City Clock Tower to call on the central government to step up and prioritise childrens’ health over Big Tobacco profits. Rally organiser Sukhdeep Singh says he is deeply ... More >>
Rising Youth Vaping Figures Add To Despair For Families Caught In Epidemic
Friday, 15 December 2023, 11:26 am | Vape Free Kids
Vaping addiction is wreaking havoc in families as daily vaping rates amongst teenagers nearly doubles in one year, increasing from 8.3% to 15.4% for 15-17 year olds, according to new figures just released by the NZ Health Survey. Vape-Free Kids NZ co-founder ... More >>
Vape-Free Kids NZ Appalled With New Coalition Government’s U-Turn On Smoking
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 12:37 pm | Vape Free Kids
Vape-Free Kids NZ (VFK NZ) is deeply disappointed at the new coalition government’s smokefree policy changes, and what this means for the growing youth vaping crisis. VFK NZ spokesperson Tammy Downer says, “The government has chosen revenue over ... More >>
Vape-Free Kids NZ Responds To Tobacco Industry-Sponsored Call To ‘Save The Corner Dairy’
Monday, 7 August 2023, 2:26 pm | Vape Free Kids
Vape-Free Kids NZ (VFK NZ) says today's revelation that Big Tobacco is quietly coordinating and funding a campaign seeking to repeal the Smokefree 2025 Act, is further evidence of the tobacco industry scrambling for a last foothold in New Zealand. VFK NZ spokesperson ... More >>
Open Letter To Dr Ayesha Verrall Calling For Urgent Action On Youth Vaping In Aotearoa
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 11:49 am | Vape Free Kids
We are writing to you on behalf of Vape-Free Kids NZ (VFK NZ), a grassroots group calling for urgent action to prevent harm to rangatahi from vaping. As Minister of Health, we ask you to take immediate steps to reduce the visibility and accessibility ... More >>
Research Funding Too Little Too Late For Youth Vapers Desperate To Quit Amidst Growing Evidence Vaping Leads To Smoking
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 12:02 pm | Vape Free Kids
A recent study showing that those taking up vaping are more likely to start smoking should ring alarm bells, given the exponential increase in youth vaping around the country. Anna Stewart, a spokesperson for Vape-Free Kids NZ (VFK NZ), a grassroots ... More >>
Vape-Free Kids NZ Challenge Government’s Dismissive Position On Youth Vaping
Friday, 16 June 2023, 5:09 pm | Vape Free Kids
Vape-Free Kids New Zealand (VFK NZ), a grassroots group seeking more action to prevent harm to rangatahi from vaping, are disappointed by the Associate Health Minister’s recent remarks on youth vaping. The government has suggested the issue required a ... More >>
Vape-Free Kids NZ Demand Stronger Action To Tackle Youth Vaping
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 11:10 am | Vape Free Kids
Vape-Free Kids NZ, a grassroots group of parents and whānau wanting to reduce harm to rangatahi from vaping, says that today’s announcement by the government does not go far enough to protect young people. Spokesperson Kate Duder says while the ... More >>
