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New Zealand repeals world-first smoking ban passed by Jacinda Ardern (www.independent.co.uk)

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Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

New Zealand is repealing the world’s first smoking ban passed under former prime minister Jacinda Arden’s government to pave the way for a smoke-free generation amid backlash from researchers and campaigners over its risk to Indigenous people.

The new coalition government led by prime minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the repeal will happen on Tuesday, delivering on one of the actions of his coalition’s ambitious 100-day plan.

The government repeal will be put before parliament as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Morons.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Cold Turkey... I mean New Zealand, cold New Zealand.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Cold kiwi?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Odd the article photo has a guy wearing a US army hat

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

But I bet this ban and subsequent repeal was the best advertisement for tobacco this century.

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