Abstract
This Briefing updates youth vaping trends in Aotearoa New Zealand. Although the prevalence of youth vaping has declined slightly, it remains very high by international standards, and stark ethnic inequities persist.
New regulations, including disallowing disposable vapes later this year, may help to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping. However these measures will do little to help those already addicted. More action is needed to address youth vaping and its long-term impacts.