No sympathy for big corporates opposing a Government bill limiting the number of tobacco retailers.

Foodstuffs and Z Energy are lobbying against the proposal, which could see a 95 per cent reduction of around 8,000 retailers.

But Cancer Society New Zealand says maintaining thousands of tobacco retailers will hinder the country's Smokefree 2025 aim.

Chief Executive Lucy Elwood told Mike Hosking widespread availability has normalised the most harmful consumer product in history.

She says there shouldn't be a product that kills as many as two-thirds of its long-term consumers available in stores across New Zealand.

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No sympathy for big corporates opposing a Government bill limiting the number of tobacco retailers.
Foodstuffs and Z Energy are lobbying against the proposal, which could see a 95 per cent reduction of around 8,000 retailers.
But Cancer Society New Zealand says maintaining thousands of tobacco retailers will hinder the country's Smokefree 2025 aim.
Chief Executive Lucy Elwood told Mike Hosking widespread availability has normalised the most harmful consumer product in history.
She says there shouldn't be a product that kills as many as two-thirds of its long-term consumers available in stores across New Zealand.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.