Smokefree Law in New Zealand
Resources

In December 2003, an amendment to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 (the Act) was passed. The changes to the Act will have implications for schools and early childhood centres, retailers, licensed premises, sports clubs and all employers.

A number of resources have been developed to assist affected groups to understand their obligations under the Act.

Pamphlets

Posters

Stickers

Signs

Television commercials

Open Areas calculator
You can use this calculator as a guide to help you determine whether an area is 'open' or 'internal' for the purposes of the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.

Pamphlets can be downloaded from this site, while pamphlets, signs and stickers can be ordered from your local health education resource provider.

If there is not a local health education resource provider in your area, contact a Smokefree Officer at your local public health service.

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Pamphlets

A Guide to Compliance for Employers Working in Theatre, Television and Film Production (2006)
Requirements of changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 as these affect theatre, film, and television workplaces.

Information for Marae (2006)
A pamphlet [in English] covering the changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 for the information of marae (relevant to kohanga reo, kura, licensed premises, volunteers).

He panui meka mo nga Marae (2006)
A pamphlet [i roto i te reo Maori] covering the changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 for the information of marae (relevant to kohanga reo, kura, licensed premises, volunteers).

Tobacco Display Guidelines 2006 (Word, 528 KB) Changes affecting tobacco and retailer organisations, arising from the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003
	Information for schools and early childhood centres
	Information for Schools and Early Childhood Centres pamphlet A pamphlet to inform schools and early childhood centre management, principals, boards of trustees and staff about how to comply with the new changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Information for retailers
	Display restrictions in retail premises: an overview pamphlet Information sheet 1 of 3 on display restrictions Information for retailers covering retail display restrictions in compliance with changes to the Smokefree Environments Act 1990.
	Counting tobacco packages and cartons for display pamphlet Information sheet 2 of 3 on display restrictions This pamphlet contains information for retailers giving details about the restriction on the number of tobacco products that may be displayed in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Display provisions for cigars and specialist tobacconists pamphlet Information sheet 3 of 3 on display restrictions This pamphlet gives information about the restrictions on cigar products that may be displayed, and conditions for specialist tobacconists in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Sale and supply of smoking products to under 18s pamphlet This pamphlet contains information for retailers covering restrictions on the sale and supply of cigarettes, tobacco, toy tobacco products and herbal smoking products to under 18 year olds This pamphlet has been translated into several languages: Sale and supply of smoking products to under 18s - Traditional Chinese Sale and supply of smoking products to under 18s - Gujurati Sale and supply of smoking products to under 18s - Korean Sale and supply of smoking products to under 18s - Hindi
	A Guide to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 This booklet provides a general overview of the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 and the changes made by the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003.
	Information for licensed premises
	Information about ‘all reasonably practicable steps’ for licensed premises pamphlet Information for the licensee of any licensed premises who will be required to take 'all reasonably practicable steps' to ensure that no person smokes on their premises, in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Information on open areas for workplaces and hospitality venues booklet This booklet for architects and draftspeople contains information about the design of premises for allowable smoking areas in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Open and internal areas – Information for workplaces and licensed premises pamphlet This pamphlet gives information for employers and licensees about the requirement for all internal areas becoming smokefree in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990. Includes a definition of internal and open areas and premises, a guide to compliance, and offences and fines.
	Information for sports clubs
	Information for sports clubs pamphlet Contains information for sports clubs concerning all internal areas, workplaces and licensed premises being smokefree in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990. There is also an example of a Smokefree Policy for information or use by Sports Clubs informing members and visitors of the smokefree status of the club.
	Information about ‘all reasonably practicable steps’ for licensed premises pamphlet Information for the licensee of any licensed premises who will be required to take 'all reasonably practicable steps' to ensure that no person smokes on their premises, in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Information on open areas for workplaces and hospitality venues booklet This booklet for architects and draftspeople contains information about the design of premises for allowable smoking areas in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Open and internal areas – Information for workplaces and licensed premises pamphlet This pamphlet gives information for employers and licensees about the requirement for all internal areas becoming smokefree in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990. Includes a definition of internal and open areas and premises, a guide to compliance, and offences and fines.
	Information for employers
	Information for employers pamphlet This eight-panel pamphlet provides information for employers about the new requirements of the Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990. It includes a guide to compliance for employers and areas where smoking may be permitted. It also sets out the process for complaints relating to workplace smoking and offences and fines.
	Information on open areas for workplaces and hospitality venues booklet Mainly for architects this booklet contains information about the design of premises for allowable smoking areas in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Open and internal areas pamphlet This pamphlet gives information for employers and licensees about the requirement for all internal areas becoming smokefree in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990. It includes a definition of internal and open areas and premises, a guide to compliance, and offences and fines.
	Information for employers in hospitals, rest homes and residential disability care institutions concerning changes to the Smokefree legislation Note This pamphlet is not available in a printed form. It is only available as a PDF for printing.
no image available	Changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act: Marae (under development)
	Work vehicles and transportation - information for employers Information for employers covering the smoke-free law relating to ships, trains, aircraft, taxis, specified work vehicles and passenger service vehicles.
no image available	Changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act: Workplaces (under development)

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Posters

	Smokefree bars poster (for use up to 10 December 2004) To order contact a Smokefree Officer at your local public health service
	Smokefree workplaces poster (for use up to 10 December 2004) Smokefree workplaces poster (PDF, 632kB) To order contact a Smokefree Officer at your local public health service.

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Stickers

	Auahi kore – I nga wa katoa sticker for schools and EECs, back adhesive This BACK adhesive sticker is for use in schools and early childhood centres and other smokefree areas in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990
	Auahi kore – I nga wa katoa sticker for schools and EECs, front adhesive This FRONT adhesive sticker is for use in schools and early childhood centres and any other smokefree areas in compliance with the changes in the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990
	Please don’t ask if you’re under 18 sticker (herbal smoking products) A sticker for retailers’ use, to remind purchasers that it is illegal to sell herbal smoking products or to supply herbal smoking products in a public place to anyone under 18 years of age.
	Please don’t ask if you’re under 18 sticker A sticker for retailers’ use, to remind purchasers that it is illegal to sell tobacco products or to supply tobacco products in a public place to anyone under 18 years of age.
	Smokefree – At all times sticker for schools and EECs, back adhesive This BACK adhesive sticker is for use in schools and other smokefree areas in compliance with the changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990
	Smokefree – At all times sticker for schools and EECs, front adhesive This FRONT adhesive sticker is for use in schools and other smokefree areas in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	No Smoking Please sticker Rear adhesive on white vinyl
	Smokefree Inside sticker Rear adhesive on white vinyl
	Smokefree Inside sticker Face adhesive on clear vinyl

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Signs

	Smoking kills sign An A4 laminated sign which is compulsory for retailers to display in compliance with changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
	Welcome to our smokefree club metal sign, available for purchase from the Health Sponsorship Council
	Smokefree at all times/Auahi kore i nga wa katoa metal signs for entrances to school/kura grounds and buildings. These can be purchased in English and Te Reo Maori from the Health Sponsorship Council
no image available	Smokefree Inside signs

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Television commercials

Ministry of Health's televsion commercial reminding people that if they must smoke they should take it outside. (WMV file, 2.48MB)

Click here to see the Ministry of Health's television commercial (MPG file, 4.66MB) reminding people that all workplaces must be smokefree from 10 December 2004.

Information about audio files

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Content last updated November 2006