Disposable Vapes
Ronda made this Official Information request to Ministry of Health
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From: Ronda
Dear Ministry of Health,
In relation to the ban on disposable vapers, I request
Copies of any internal memos, emails, briefings, or correspondence between the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora), or other government agencies discussing the potential or observed effects of the disposable vape ban on tobacco use or sales.
Yours faithfully,
Ronda
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Kia ora Ronda,
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Health reference number for your request is: H2025073325.
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From: Ronda <[FYI request #32405 email]>;
Received: Sat Sep 27 2025 22:28:28 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)
To: OIA Requests <[email address]>; OIA <[email address]>;
Subject: Official Information request - Disposable Vapes
Dear Ministry of Health,
In relation to the ban on disposable vapers, I request
Copies of any internal memos, emails, briefings, or correspondence between
the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora), or other
government agencies discussing the potential or observed effects of the
disposable vape ban on tobacco use or sales.
Yours faithfully,
Ronda
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