New regulations banning disposable vapes and advertising take effect

Monday 16 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 16 Jun 2025, 5:14pm

In this story Casey Costello

The manufacture, sale, supply and distribution of disposable vapes are prohibited from Tuesday, 17 June. New rules also introduce strict restrictions on how vape retailers can advertise and display products both online and in stores.

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1. RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 10:08am

   Disposable vape ban and strict advertising rules begin - What you need to know (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 11:05am

   Goodbye disposable vapes: What are the new rules from tomorrow? (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 2:24pm

   Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week (opens in new tab)

   • Disposable vapes banned from Tuesday: What you need to know (opens in new tab) Mon 16 Jun 2025, 5:14pm