Are we there yet? Aotearoa's Smokefree 2025 goal and what comes next

Jude Ball; Janet Hoek; Richard Edwards; Lani Teddy; Andrew Waa

doi:10.26635/6965.e1627

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Are we there yet? Aotearoa's Smokefree 2025 goal and what comes next

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Are we there yet? Aotearoa's Smokefree 2025 goal and what comes next

Jude Ball, Janet Hoek, Richard Edwards, Lani Teddy and Andrew Waa

New Zealand medical journal, Vol.138(1627), pp.9-15

12/12/2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.e1627

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/49207

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editorial

smoking

New Zealand

policy

In 2011, the National-led Government set the bold ambition of “reducing smoking prevalence and tobacco availability to minimal levels, thereby making New Zealand essentially a smoke-free nation by 2025.” As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on the Smokefree 2025 goal, assess whether it has been achieved and propose next steps.

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Record Identifier: 9926819924301891
Title: Are we there yet? Aotearoa's Smokefree 2025 goal and what comes next
Creators: Jude Ball
Janet Hoek
Richard Edwards
Lani Teddy
Andrew Waa
Publication Details: New Zealand medical journal, Vol.138(1627), pp.9-15
Academic Unit: Public Health (UOW)
Publisher: Pasifika Medical Association
Date published ; e-published: 12/12/2025
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Language: English
Resource Type ; Subtype: Editorial