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UK smokefree generation plan sets global pace, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation applauds move

22 April, 2026

The UK is drawing a line under smoking for future generations - a world-leading ambition New Zealand should not have scrapped three years ago, a leading...

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Public health at risk, tax cut labelled irresponsible

18 July, 2024

A 50% cut in excise tax on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) seems to be more of a win for big tobacco than a genuine attempt to reduce smoking....

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Cannabis use bad for lungs and heart

5 April, 2024

New research has emerged that will challenge the common misconception that cannabis is a harmless recreational drug....

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Health professionals condemn changes to smoking and vaping laws

28 November, 2023

A group of clinical leaders is urging the Government to seriously re-consider changes to smoking and vaping legislation after hearing of its plans to ax...

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Keeping momentum to reach Smokefree Aotearoa 2025

31 May, 2022

New Zealand has made real progress towards building a Smokefree Aotearoa, but more urgent efforts are needed to achieve this goal by 2025 says the Asthm...

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'Healthy lungs more important than ever - so why put smoke, vape or cannabis in them?'

4 February, 2022

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is urging people to look after their lungs as Omicron hits communities....

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Smokefree 2025 Action Plan a breath of fresh air for Aotearoa

9 December, 2021

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) welcomes the announcement of the Government’s Smokefree 2025 Action Plan....

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Have your say this World Smokefree Day

28 May, 2021

World Smokefree Day is coming up on Monday 31st May, and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is encouraging Kiwis to have their say on the ...

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New SmokeFree legislation has respiratory specialists dreaming of a brighter future

22 April, 2021

"Every now and again a piece of legislation comes along that has the potential to really impact the future health of our people for the better. A piece ...

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Smokefree and Vapefree advice crucial at point of sale

2 February, 2021

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) are urging that the new Vaping Act regulations focus on the end goal of quitting both smoking and vaping....