New Zealand to ban young people from ever buying cigarettes in their lifetime

Associate Minister of Health Dr. Ayesha Verrall launched the Smokefree 2025 Action Plan at an event in Parliament this morning.

People who were born after 2008 will never be allowed to purchase cigarettes in 2027, according to the plan unveiled on Thursday.

“New Zealand is taking a historic step towards our smokefree future. We will implement bold measures, including banning the sale of cigarettes to future generations, as part of our #Smokefree2025 Action Plan,” Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verall said. (ILKHA)