Table 2

Five tobacco control statements from the ASH Year 10 survey

Statement nameYear statement includedStatement wording
2009201020112012
Smoke-free country✓✓I want to live in a country where no one smokes
Fewer outlets selling tobacco products✓✓✓✓In 2009 and 2010: The number of places allowed to sell cigarettes and tobacco should be reduced to make them less easily available; In 2011 and 2012: There should be fewer places where cigarettes and tobacco can be sold
No tobacco sales in 10 years’ time✓✓✓Cigarettes and tobacco should not be sold in New Zealand in 10 years’ time
Outdoor smoking ban✓✓✓Smoking should be banned in all outdoor places where young people go
Raise price of tobacco products✓✓Cigarettes and tobacco should be made more expensive so that children and young people can't afford to buy them

  • ASH, Action on Smoking and Health.