Our position on vaping

Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health), Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora are supported by a number of organisations in their position on vaping.

What we agree on

  • Vaping is not for children or young people.
  • Vaping is not for non-smokers.
  • The best thing you can do for your health is be smokefree and vape free.
  • Vaping is not harmless but it is much less harmful than smoking.
  • Vaping can help some people quit smoking.

Organisations that endorse this message

Ministry of Health
www.health.govt.nz

Te Whatu Ora
www.tewhatuora.govt.nz

Te Aka Whai Ora
www.teakawhaiora.nz

Quitline
Quitline www.quit.org.nz

Hāpai te Hauora
hapai.co.nz

Action for Smokefree 2025 (ASH)
www.ash.org.nz

National Training Service (NTS)
www.nts.org.nz

New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA)
www.nzma.org.nz

All District Health Boards
ALLDHBS@tas.health.nz

Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand
www.pgnz.org.nz/

Heart Foundation
www.heartfoundation.org.nz

New Zealand College of Midwives
www.midwife.org.nz

Parents Centre
www.parentscentre.org.nz