In 2025, the New Zealand government revised the vape laws, including the following three main updates: a ban on the sale of disposable vapes, a ban on the display of vape products, and a ban on the conduct of discounts, promotions, and giveaways for vape products.
IGET Vapes NZ will provide you with a detailed explanation of the latest changes to New Zealand’s vape laws and regulations.
Latest Important Bans
These important legal vape bans NZ will officially come into effect on June 17, 2025, marking a more stringent step in the regulation of vapes in New Zealand.
Next, we will detail the specifics of these three bans and their potential impact.
#1 Ban on disposable vapes
New Zealand has issued a ban on the distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vape devices. It prohibits the use of disposable vape devices that are not designed or reusable.
This specifically includes the following types of vape devices:
- Cannot be refilled by the user by filling the device with a vaping substance.
- Cannot be refilled by the user by replacing a changeable pod, cartridge, or similar container.
- Cannot be recharged by the user.
Banning disposable vapes will go some way to reducing environmental pollution from waste and motivate vapers to switch to more environmentally friendly, sustainable, long-term use of vape products.
Tips: Pod-style vaping devices (pod vape) that are refilled by replacing the prefilled pod are not included in the ban and can still be sold and purchased.
#2 Ban on the display of vape products
To enhance public health protection and reduce the appeal of vape products to non-vapers, particularly youth, New Zealand has further restricted the visibility of vape products.
All vape devices, vape products or packaging must not be publicly displayed in general retail outlets. Specialist vape retailers are also prohibited from displaying these products in any way outside of their place of business.
This provision also restricts the advertising and display of vapes in online stores and the display of vapes in vending machines.
The implementation of the ban will make consumers purchase vapes through more formal channels and will help to control the popularity of vapes, especially their penetration among minors and non-vapers.
#3 Ban on vape product discounts, promotions and giveaways
Under the new vape laws New Zealand, vape discounts, promotions, and giveaways are prohibited for both general retailers and specialty retailers of vapes (including online stores).
The following four activities are considered violations:
- Give away free vaping products.
- Discount vaping products at retail.
- Offer rewards, cash rebates or gifts for the purchase of vaping products.
- Offer lotteries or games to people who buy vaping products.
This ban may result in vapers facing higher purchase costs, but it also effectively raises the bar for minors to access vapes, thereby better protecting their health.
Keeping Up With The New Zealand Vape Laws
We have outlined three important updates to New Zealand’s vape laws, including a ban on the sale of disposable vapes, a ban on the display of vape products, and a ban on discounts, promotions and giveaways for vape products.
Compliance with these latest vape laws is critical to the legal use of vape products in New Zealand. We recommend keeping up to date with changes in regulations to ensure compliance.
For more detailed official information, please contact the New Zealand Ministry of Health or IGET Vape New Zealand. And for further assistance, please visit our help center for support.
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FAQ
What Is The Legal Age To Vape In NZ?
The legal vaping age in New Zealand is 18, and it is illegal to purchase cigarettes and vape products under the age of 18.
What Happens If You Are Caught Vaping Under 18 NZ?
In NZ, people under 18 who are caught vaping may face schooling or even suspension. Adults who provide vape products to minors also face fines.
Is It Illegal To Vape While Driving NZ?
Using vapes or smoking in a vehicle with passengers under the age of 18 is considered illegal, regardless of whether the vehicle is in motion.