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

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