New Zealand Authorities Delay E-Cigarette Sales Investigation

Aug.29.2022
New Zealand Authorities Delay E-Cigarette Sales Investigation
New Zealand's e-cigarette regulator has yet to investigate underage sales, issuing only 11 infringement notices nationwide.

Since the establishment of the electronic cigarette regulatory agency at the end of 2020, authorities in Auckland, New Zealand have yet to complete an investigation into the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors by e-cigarette shops.


Across the country, only 11 infringement notices have been issued, each of which will incur a fine of $500.


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