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Vaping Divide Shuts Down Smokefree Trust | Auckland News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
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: how to help smokers quit without risking new addictions — and whether vaping is truly the bridge or the trap. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/634cd82535edaee6