New Zealand Government Offers Free Vaping Starter Kits to Help Smokers Quit

Initiative Aims to Achieve Smokefree 2025 Goal by Providing Support and Tools

The New Zealand government will provide free vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services nationwide starting next week, as part of its efforts to help adult smokers quit and achieve the Smokefree 2025 goal. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced that eligible clients will receive a vape device and a month’s supply of nicotine pods each month for three months, along with ongoing support from stop-smoking services.

Costello emphasized the need to reinvigorate New Zealand’s stop-smoking efforts and target the right people to reduce the smoking rate below 5% by the end of 2024. She noted that vaping has played a key role in reducing smoking rates, and the government supports adults switching to vaping as it is significantly less harmful than smoking cigarettes.

“Those using quit-smoking services are four times more likely to successfully stop smoking compared to those who receive no support, and this initiative provides the services with another tool,” Costello stated.

In addition to the vaping starter kits, the government has launched a new marketing campaign called “That’s Us, Smokefree 2025,” developed by Hāpai te Hauora. The campaign targets key audiences through social media and localized networks.

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Costello also highlighted the importance of ensuring access to a range of effective products and tools, with plans to provide a new device to providers soon. She called for the entire health sector to collaborate in encouraging referrals to stop-smoking providers.

“Our message for 2025 is that it’s always worth trying to quit smoking – that tens of thousands of others have managed to do it – and that there are great people ready to help,” Costello said.

The government’s proactive approach to providing vaping starter kits and support services demonstrates its commitment to helping smokers quit and achieving a smoke-free future for New Zealand.

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