Saturday 24 October 2026Sat 24 Oct
headline.nz

Vape stores opening inside Auckland liquor shops face community opposition

Waikato TimesThe PostStuffThe PressRNZ1NewsTuesday 26 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated
Photo: Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

A community group in south Auckland has expressed concern regarding vape stores operating within liquor stores. Opponents argue this combination increases harm, while the vaping industry suggests that existing age restrictions in bottle shops will limit exposure to young people.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Tue 26 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via The Post

    Vape and liquor stores pair up in Auckland despite community opposition (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Vape and liquor stores pair up in Auckland despite opposition (opens in new tab)

    Also on 1News (opens in new tab)