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THE STRICT NEW LAWS WILL ALSO INCLUDE :
• Significantly reducing the number of retailers that can sell cigarettes
• Lowering the nicotine content in cigarettes and
• Funding health promotion activities that support the smoke-free target .
While critics argued that these stringent measures infringe on the freedom on New Zealanders and would only lead to a black market for tobacco products , Dr . Verrall said they were a necessary step to end the smoking epidemic . She said : “ At the current rate of progress , it is expected to take decades to reach smoke free 2025 for all … we only have four years .
“ This plan is therefore unapologetically bold … no single intervention will get us there ; it will take a package of measures to reach our goal .” Dr Verrall continued : “ We have a smoke-free future in our sights and I am proud to be a part of it and ask every New Zealander to join in making our country one where every child can grow up in an environment free from the destruction that smoking causes .”
The science and experiences of millions of vapers show that it is the most efficient smoking cessation tool and finally politicians are recognising this as well .
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