A smoke free Enzed...??

[Lilith7]

Seems highly unlikely under this current govt now, despite Casey Costello's claims. The previous govt, for all their faults did at least manage the smokefree policy somewhat better.

Casey Costello has vehemently denied any dealings with the tobacco industry


https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/528...efree-2025


And she has no idea who wrote this document which was sent  to health officials. Despite having now released it - sort of. What's not redacted....



https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/5261...ed-to-hide

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Assuming the people watching you are stupid is a huge political mistake.

[Lilith7]

Assuming the people watching you are stupid is a huge political mistake.

It is usually, isn't it...we live in hope!

[harm_less]

Assuming the people watching you are stupid is a huge political mistake.

Absolutely. NZ is too small and well connected for politicians to get away with lying to their voters. Disrespecting voters' intelligence is a very shortsighted approach.