Lisa Te Morenga: Health Coalition co-chair raises concerns as Government seeks to repeal smoke-free laws
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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Health experts are raising the alarm over the potential cost of repealing smoke-free laws.
The new Government is dumping legislation that aims to have five percent of people smoking - or less - by 2025.
That includes laws to lower nicotine in cigarettes, reduce retailers and ban the next generation taking up smoking.
Health Coalition co-chair Lisa Te Morenga says modelling shows it'll be a huge mistake.
"These measures were predicted to save us $1.3 billion between now and 2040- for the healthcare system."
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