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Anger as New Zealand Ditches World-First ‘Generational’ Smoking Ban

UP IN SMOKE

New Zealand was going to be the first country to introduce a lifetime ban on smoking, but new right-wing government says it needs the extra tax revenue.

Philippe Naughton

Philippe Naughton

Published Nov. 27 2023 5:25AM EST

Christopher Luxon, leader of New Zealand's National Party waves to supporters at his election party. — David Rowland/Reuters

Philippe Naughton

Philippe Naughton

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