New Zealand misses Smokefree 2025 target as smoking rates stall
Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
New Zealand has failed to reach its Smokefree 2025 goal according to the latest Health NZ survey. Smoking rates fell slightly to 6.2%, while daily smoking prevalence plateaued at 6.8%. Meanwhile, vaping rates have continued to rise, particularly among young people.