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[New Zealand] Big Tobacco likely to sue, should plain packaging go ahead
University of Auckland professor of law, Jane Kelsey, says if plain packaging is brought in, the Government will be igniting a fight with large international companies with plenty of money.
Feb 18, 2013
Radio Network (nz)
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Feb 18, 2013 18:24
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[New Zealand, UK] Study finds smokefree playground policies can make a difference
British and New Zealand playgrounds have a significantly smaller proportion of people smoking than other types of public outdoor areas, according to latest research from the University of Otago, Wellington. New Zealand playgrounds and streets also have
Jan 23, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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Jan 23, 2013 14:02
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[New Zealand] Tobacco firms use 'stalling' strategy
Tobacco companies are trying to pry confidential documents from government departments as they battle a possible crackdown on their trade. ... An anti-tobacco group has expressed concerns that the companies are trying to "bog down" civil servants, while
Jan 13, 2013
Independent Newspapers Ltd. / STUFF (nz)
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Jan 16, 2013 15:20
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[Australia, New Zealand] Legal reasons for (and against) enforcing plain packaging on cigarettes
Justice Heydon’s final statement, while strongly expressed, corresponds with the fear expressed by some intellectual property lawyers and brand owners that tobacco packaging could be the thin end of the wedge, with alcohol and even food liable to follow.
Nov 14, 2012
Lexology (uk)
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Nov 16, 2012 18:50
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[New Zealand] BOOCK: Plain talk about plain cigarette packs
I've tried to help them in this regard, devoting today's blog to a plain language interpretation of some of their most recent posts on social network sites such as Twitter. Let's call it a Guide to BAT NZ's Alternative Reality: "Plain packs sends a dange
Oct 25, 2012
Independent Newspapers Ltd. / STUFF (nz)
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Oct 25, 2012 18:11
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[New Zealand] Airport smokers about to go undercover
Christchurch Airport is stubbing out the practice of visitors having a quick smoke around the airport frontage. Three new designated smoking areas open today near the almost-completed terminal, to filter out the problem of smokers seeking protection fro
Oct 23, 2012
Scoop (nz)
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Oct 23, 2012 18:30
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[New Zealand] Parliament passes historic tobacco excise tax rises
Associate Health Minister Hon Tariana Turia today welcomed the new legislation which will further drive down smoking rates to save lives and improve health.
Oct 16, 2012
Scoop (nz)
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Oct 17, 2012 01:47
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[New Zealand] Tobacco company sees writing on the wall for other products
Imperial Tobacco New Zealand says Australia is already seeing the flow-on effects of passing its plain packaging legislation. The company’s market manager, Paul Warham, says the New South Wales parliament is now debating a bill that would ban alcohol ad
Sep 26, 2012
Scoop (nz)
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Sep 26, 2012 14:17
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[New Zealand] Tobacco Hike Bill Progresses With Unanimous Support
Legislation to hike the price of cigarettes made progress with unanimous support in Parliament today.
Sep 25, 2012
Scoop (nz)
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Sep 25, 2012 04:42
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[New Zealand] Lawyer defends smoking ban in prisons
Arthur Taylor says as most of the New Zealand population can smoke in their home if they choose to, inmates should also be allowed to
Aug 7, 2012
TV3 (nz)
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Aug 8, 2012 00:06