We are conducting surveys to hear your thoughts and concerns about smoking laws in Aotearoa.
Thank you for your interest. The current phase of this study has closed as of July 31st, 2024. If you would like to get in touch, use the ‘Get in Touch’ button below.
Aged 18 years and over
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
Able to speak English, Te Reo Māori, Tongan, or Samoan
Willing to complete up to 6 short online surveys per year for compensation
Whether you are eligible or not we recommend you contact your GP, Quitline (0800 778 778), and/or you can go to this site for other free stop smoking support: Stop smoking services | Health Promotion Agency Smokefree.
The research has been given ethics approval from Central Health & Disability Ethics Committee. We have no links with the tobacco industry or any other industry.
Whether you are eligible or not we recommend you contact your GP, Quitline (0800 778 778), and/or you can go to this site for other free stop smoking support:
Stop smoking services | Health Promotion Agency Smokefree.
The research has been given ethics approval from Central Health & Disability Ethics Committee. We have no links with the tobacco industry or any other industry.
You’ll be able to share your opinions and help shape decisions being made about these new policies on smoking in Aotearoa and worldwide.
We need to ask you a few short questions. Once you have answered the questions, we will let you know if you are eligible to join a group of people chosen to give their opinions on smoking and health. This group of people is called "The Opinions on Smoking Panel"
If you are eligible to join it we will provide more information about "The Opinions on Smoking Panel" so you can decide whether joining the panel is right for you.
Anyone who is eligible to join the panel and consents to take part will be invited to complete online surveys (up to 6 short online surveys per year).
You will get a detailed outline of the study, including processes, risks and procedures. and be given the chance to ask questions to study staff, before you decide whether to participate.
You may withdraw your consent for the collection and use of your information at any time. At this time your study participation will end, and the study team will stop collecting information from you.
Your coded study information will be kept in a secure, cloud-based storage. All storage will comply with local and/or international data security guidelines.
The CENIC NZ project is funded by a US-based funding agency - The National Institutes of Health. The surveys are managed by the National Institute for Health Innovation (NIHI) at The University of Auckland with support from Horizon Poll.
The CENIC NZ project is funded by a US-based funding agency - The National Institutes of Health. The surveys are managed by the National Institute for Health Innovation (NIHI) at The University of Auckland with support from Horizon Poll.