US EditionNicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly'
NEW ZEALAND, JUL 22 – Philip Morris and JUUL targeted NZ First to influence vaping laws favoring heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes, with NZ First halving related taxes at a $200 million cost, officials said.
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Lobbying Docs Show Govt’s Weakness
“Christopher Luxon’s weak leadership has allowed Winston Peters and the tobacco industry ride roughshod over him by agreeing to a $200 million tax break for the tobacco industry,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said.
·Wellington, New Zealand
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Lobbying docs show Govt’s weakness – Labour
Today’s revelations of tobacco industry lobbying lay bare why Labour’s Tobacco Transparency Bill is needed to stop governments putting the interests of the industry above people’s health. Today’s RNZ story shows the wide range of politicians, experts, and officials tobacco lobbyists Philip Morris targeted to influence regulations and garner support for their products, including targeting Winston Peters. “Christopher Luxon’s weak leadership has a…
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