What a pathetic pathetic attempt to hide the truth and fact that NZF had repealing the 2022 smoking legislation as part of its manifesto which they campaigned with. Not their problem that the MSM were so per-occupied with other issues that they did not cover that fact. In fact, the MSM were too busy trying to derail National and boost Labour that they lost all perspective on what issues really mattered to NZers.
And acting on a promise is what is called 'integrity' - something which obviously escapes you. If you want to know what is no integrity, try Labour introducing the racist & divisive Maorification program with no mandate and by stealth.
https://www.nzfirst.nz/2023_policies
Vaping, smoking and nicotine
NZ First supports age-appropriate access to nicotine, which in adults, is generally as safe as caffeine is. NZ First fully supports a Smokefree New Zealand but we must split nicotine away from harmful smoking. That’s what vaping has done. Vaping has us seriously on track to become smoke free far quicker than punitive taxes ever achieved.
NZ First will repeal the and replace 2022 ‘Smoked Tobacco’ Amendment and 2023 Regulations put in place by Labour to achieve an illusory Smokefree 2025. Labour's target already admits that 5% tobacco users will nevertheless mean that New Zealand will be smoke free.