Tax cut for heated tobacco products extended by two years

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8:04am

In this story Labour Party, NZ First, Casey Costello, Ayesha Verrall

The government has extended a tax reduction for Philip Morris heated tobacco products until July 2027. Originally intended as a one-year trial subject to evaluation, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello confirmed the review has been pushed back by two years.

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1. RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 5:03am

   A tobacco product tax cut slated for one year has been extended by two (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 7:23am

   Tobacco product tax cut slated for one year has been extended by two (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 29 Jul 2025, 8:04am

   Government extends tax break for Philip Morris heated tobacco products (opens in new tab)