Articles tagged with Smoking
Government Boosts Funding for Smokefree Youth Music Programs to Promote Health
3 weeks ago | 198 viewsThe Government is increasing funding to $550,000 per year for the next three years to support Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats, youth music programs promoting smokefree and vapefree lifestyles. These events have been instrumental in encouraging creativity and wellbeing among young people for 36 years, contributing to a significant decline in smoking and vaping rates among youth. The 2025 editions achieved record participation and audience engagement, highlighting their effectiveness in reaching and influencing young people.
Tags: Casey Costello Smokefreerockquest Smokefree Tangata Beats Health NZ Associate Health Minister youth music programmes smokefree lifestyle vapefree lifestyle quit smoking campaigns government investmentValentine’s Day Reminder: Prioritize Heart Health for a Longer, Healthier Life
1 month ago | 255 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown urges New Zealanders to use Valentine’s Day as a reminder to prioritize heart health for themselves and their loved ones, emphasizing that many heart disease and stroke risks are preventable through small lifestyle changes. He encourages people to assess their personal risk via conversations with healthcare providers or the Heart Foundation’s free online assessment, and highlights the importance of regular physical activity and quitting smoking, with support available. The government is committed to prevention, early diagnosis, and faster treatment to help New Zealanders maintain heart health and enjoy more time with those they care about.
Tags: Simeon Brown New Zealand Valentine’s Day heart health Heart Foundation Health Minister stroke heart disease smoking cessation Health New ZealandGovernment's Initiative to Reduce Excise on Heated Tobacco Products for Smoking Cessation
8 months ago | 1726 viewsAssociate Health Minister Casey Costello highlighted that the Government's reduction in excise on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) aims to help more people quit smoking. The focus is on promoting public health by encouraging smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives like HTPs. The Ministry of Health is monitoring the impact of the excise change and has set up an expert advisory group to enhance regulations on all nicotine and tobacco products.
Tags: Government Heated Tobacco Products Smoking Casey Costello Ayesha Verrall Treasury Excise Duty Ministry of Health HTPs Vaping