Smokefree
Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in New Zealand and causes much personal, social and economic cost. Cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, is unsafe at any level of exposure and is a known cause of ill health in infants and children.
Our smokefree work
Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service aims to reduce the impact and incidence of tobacco and supports actions to achieve the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Goal, by supporting:
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Compliance with smokefree environments legislation
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Smokefree workplaces
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Smokefree schools and early years centres
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Smokefree marae
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Smokefree public places policies (such as parks, dining, bus stops, beaches)
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Tobacco-free retailers (retailers no longer selling cigarettes)
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Smokefree events such as Stoptober and World Smokefree Day
More Information
For more information and to get involved, see:
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Information for the public
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Information for the education sector
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Information for councils
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Information for workplaces
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Information for marae
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Information for health professionals
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