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Tobacco inquiry gets go-ahead

Source: Newstalk ZB

Auckland : New Zealand | 2 months ago

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He says it is simply about improving the health of every New Zealander. Mr Harawira has already drafted a Bill banning tobacco however it has not been drawn from the Ballot so is not on Parliament's agenda. Meanwhile, the Labour Party is saying no to a ban on tobacco.

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