THE EFFECT OF TOBACCO ON SOCIETY

• New Zealand's tobacco industry

The New Zealand tobacco industry makes a significant contribution to

the economy in terms of government revenue, retail sales

and employment.

Tobacco taxO More than NZ$1.7 billion worth of

cigarette and tobacco product sales are recorded each year in New Zealand, with

approximately 70 % of this value

going to the Government for tobacco

taxes. The tobacco industry in New

Zealand contributes over NZ$1.1 billion in tax each year

The New Zealand retail market for tobacco products can be split into five major areas:

Independent Stores e.g.

Dairies, marts

Independent Organisations

e.g. Petrol Stations (BP, Caltex, Shell,

Mobil)

Grocery stores-

Supermarkets

Food places e.g.Bars,

nightclubs, hotels, cafes, restaurants

Duty Freee.g. airport

O Tobacco is an important source of income for about 7,600 New Zealand retailers, most of whom are small, independent retailers and dairies.  They rely on tobacco for a large proportion of their sales and, for some, tobacco can contribute up to 40 % of their sales earnings.

COST OF SMOKINGThe cost of smoking-related health

care toNew Zealand is about $250 million.

The government spends $28 million a year on programmes designed to help

people quit smoking and to prevent people smoking.

COST OF SMOKINGO About 5,000 deaths each year in New Zealand

are attributable to direct smoking or second hand smoke. Overall, 23.5% of people smoke.

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TASKO The class is divided into 2 halvesO The left side of the class room must each come

up with a persuasive argument as to why you think the tobacco industry is bad for the country

O The right side of the class room must each come up with a persuasive argument as to why you think the tobacco industry is good for the country

O Write your argument in your book using facts and information from the slideshow and from your own knowledge of the effects of smoking.

O Afterwards we will have a minor debate to hear what both sides have to say.