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Vaping Divide Shuts Down Smokefree Trust | Auckland News
After 30 years of helping smokers quit, Wellington’s Takiri Mai Te Ata Trust is shutting down — not because it’s failing, but because it refuses to promote vaping, a requirement for its government funding. The trust believes pushing e-cigarettes as a quitting tool undermines its mission to eliminate harm, especially as youth vaping rates soar. While Health NZ tried to find a compromise, no agreement was reached. Meanwhile, rival group Action for Smokefree 2025 backs vaping as a safer alternative, citing success stories and lower death risks. The clash exposes a deeper public health dilemma…
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