New Zealanders Want to Ban Vaping, Poll Shows

On May 29th, according to a report from NZ Herald, a recent opinion poll showed that over two-thirds of New Zealanders are in favor of following Australia's lead in allowing electronic cigarettes to be purchased only with a prescription. Child health experts have voiced their support for this measure.

According to the report, a public opinion survey called Newshub Reid Research asked the question, "Should we ban recreational electronic cigarettes?" The survey results showed that 68% of respondents were in favor of the ban, while 27% held a different opinion.

However, New Zealand's Minister of Health, Ayesha Verrall, previously stated that the government is not currently actively considering following Australia's lead in banning all e-cigarette products for recreational use. Verrall emphasized that these products need to remain "readily available" as tobacco regulations are strengthened.

It has been reported that New Zealand is planning to become a "smoke-free country" by 2025 and is promoting the use of electronic cigarettes to help smokers quit smoking.

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A recent poll regarding vaping has found that over 66% of individuals in New Zealand are in favour of a ban on vaping.