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Schools and early childhood education services are at the heart of our communities. Keeping them smokefree and vapefree can help young people make positive choices and give them the best opportunities for success.

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Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats

These annual music competitions aim to inspire young musicians to see where they can go in their music careers. Open to intermediate and high school students throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find out how to get involved
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Legal requirements for smokefree schools, kura, and early learning centres

All schools, kura kaupapa, early childhood education centres and kōhanga reo must be smokefree and vapefree at all times. Find out what you need to do to comply with the law and create a smokefree culture.

Learn how to comply with the law

Resources for schools

Let's Clear the Air booklet

Information for school staff, youth workers, whānau and students to support smokefree and vapefree kaupapa in schools.

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Smokefree and vapefree stickers

Smokefree and vapefree stickers are available for free to schools, kura, early learning centres, and kōhanga reo.

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Smokefree and vapefree signs and stencils

Use these reusable signs and stencils to let people know they are in a smokefree environment.

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Protect your Breath

Protect your Breath is a series of initiatives developed to help encourage young people in Aotearoa to think critically about vaping.

Three school pupils at the Vaper Arcade display, part of the Protect your Breath campaign
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