MEDIA RELEASE
13 October 2004
Smokefree website for schools launched
A new Smokefree website has been developed to assist schools with the changes to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990.
From 1 January 2005, all schools must be 100 percent Smokefree 24 hours a day, seven days a week – and this includes all
school grounds, sports fields and buildings.
The website was developed not only to assist schools with the more difficult aspects of achieving compliance with the
Act, but also to encourage and support schools and Kura to develop a comprehensive approach to creating a Smokefree
culture within their school. The website includes practical assistance for managing smoking, curriculum support with
downloadable resources and links to many other tobacco control websites.
Schools are invited to visit the new website and enter a competition to win Smokefree branded merchandise for their
schools. The address is www.smokefreeschools.co.nz
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