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Janet Hoek

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Cost is not the only reason people buy illicit tobacco – for some, it’s an act of defiance

Some study participants avoided asking sellers how they obtained illicit tobacco, preferring not to know about criminal networks or harm to others.

27.10.2026 10

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Janet Hoek

Ending duty-free tobacco sales would be good for health – and health budgets

Taxes raise prices, and higher prices reduce smoking. But duty-free tobacco sales remain a policy anomaly and deny the government much-needed health...

27.01.2026 60

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Janet Hoek

8 reasons the government should not introduce oral nicotine pouches to NZ

Introducing oral nicotine pouches risks exposing more young people to nicotine addiction and compounding the problems caused by vaping.

09.12.2025 40

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Janet Hoek

Graphic warnings on tobacco products are losing their impact – here are 5 ways to improve them

Early versions of graphic warnings on smoked tobacco products aimed to arouse fear. But addressing feelings of regret and shame may be more...

15.09.2025 30

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Janet Hoek