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[New Zealand] Genetics might determine which smokers get hooked, research says
Researchers have identified genetic risk factors that may accelerate a teen's progression to becoming a lifelong heavy smoker. The team of scientists from the U.S., the U.K. and New Zealand examined earlier studies by other research teams to develop a g
Mar 27, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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Mar 27, 2013 16:29
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[New Zealand] Smokers turn to Quitline as tax increase kicks in
Quitline was inundated yesterday with calls from smokers seeking a fresh start to the new year. Spokesman Bruce Bassett said more than 400 smokers had been in contact.
Jan 2, 2013
New Zealand Herald
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Jan 1, 2013 12:17
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[New Zealand] Latest tobacco prices rise takes effect
The third of six consecutive annual increases in a tax on tobacco took effect on 1 January, taking the price of the cheapest brand of 20 cigarettes to about $16 per packet.
Jan 1, 2013
Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aoteoroa (RNZ) (nz)
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Dec 31, 2012 16:02
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PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE PLAIN PACKAGING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN NEW ZEALAND - SUBMISSION BY BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED (90pp) (PDF)
(a) Plain Packaging would not reduce tobacco consumption in New Zealand. There is no evidence that the design of tobacco product packaging has any impact whatsoever on tobacco consumption or smoking initiation or cessation. (b) The Government could purs
Oct 5, 2012
British American Tobacco (BAT) New Zealand
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Nov 27, 2012 08:40
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[New Zealand] Response to company’s criticism of new plain packaging research
British American Tobacco (BAT) has made claims that are illogical, unsupported and that ignore a well-established evidence base in its reaction to yesterday's University of Otago tobacco research announcement.
Oct 11, 2012
New Zealand Doctor (nz)
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Oct 15, 2012 09:29
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[New Zealand] Outrage over smoking poster
The offending poster advertising "Bandit Brand" an American clothing label. A Hamilton student is outraged after visiting a clothing store, only to find them displaying a poster showing a model smoking. Claire McCool visited the recently revamped Wild
Oct 1, 2012
Independent Newspapers Ltd. / STUFF (nz)
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Oct 1, 2012 01:39
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LAUGESEN: Smokers only allowed to buy deadly tobacco cigarettes in New Zealand? – Ministry of Health moves to ban nicotine electronic cigarettes
The Ministry's current policy misses the opportunity to improve quality of e-cigarettes. Import of the world's best e-cigarette brands could be allowed, and the rest excluded.
Sep 18, 2012
New Zealand Doctor (nz)
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Sep 20, 2012 13:36
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[Australia, New Zealand] Philip Pattemore: No more Mr Nice Guy, now it's war
Philip Morris says legal questions have not been fully explored and has vowed it will ultimately prevail over plain-packaging restrictions. We can expect more legal action and strong-arm tactics, and even governments can struggle to take on the financia
Aug 21, 2012
New Zealand Herald
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Aug 24, 2012 01:06
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[New Zealand] Editorial: Plain-pack law would be plain theft
Property rights are important, even for industries for whom we have distaste. Governments should not remove them unless it is necessary. Plain-pack legislation would be plain theft.
Aug 23, 2012
New Zealand Herald
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Aug 23, 2012 14:27
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[New Zealand] Govt could be sued over plain tobacco packs
Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia yesterday released a discussion document on the Government's plan to strip branding off all tobacco packets. A regulatory impact statement on the plan revealed warnings of a possible "negative reputational impact"
Jul 24, 2012
Independent Newspapers Ltd. / STUFF (nz)
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Jul 23, 2012 18:07