Vape Law New Zealand 2025
In 2025, the New Zealand government introduced major changes to vaping regulations, including a ban on disposable vapes, limitations on how vaping products are displayed in-store and online, and changes to promotions, discounts, and rewards programs. These new rules will take effect on June 17, 2025.
VapePenZone will guide you through the key changes to New Zealand’s new vape laws and regulations.
Disposable Vape Ban:
Starting June 17, 2025, New Zealand will no longer sell disposable, non-rechargeable vapes. Specifically, this includes the following vape devices:
- Devices that cannot be refilled with e-liquid.
- Devices that cannot have their pods replaced.
- Devices that cannot be recharged.
However, pod vapes are not affected by the ban and remain available for sale. If you currently use disposable vapes like Upends Mini 800 or IGET Moon, we recommend switching to pod vapes such as the Upends Dual X Pod or IGET EDGE Pod. With diverse flavors and a lower environmental impact, they offer a simple and sustainable vaping alternative.
Limitations on How Vaping Products are Displayed In-Store and Online:
In addition to banning disposable vapes, New Zealand has imposed strict regulations on the retail visibility and online display of vaping products.
- General Retail Stores: Retailers such as supermarkets and gas stations will no longer display vaping devices, products, or packaging. Vaping products must be kept hidden, typically stored behind counters or beneath shelves.
- Specialist Vape Retailers: Vaping products must be kept out of sight from outside the store, but can still be displayed inside.
- Online Restrictions: Websites will no longer display vaping products or images, but customers can still make purchases online.
Changes to Promotions, Discounts, and Rewards Programmes:
Starting June 17, 2025, the rules for promotions, discounts, and reward programs will be updated as follows:
- Vaping products cannot be given away for free or at a discounted price.
- Rewards, cash rebates, or gifts cannot be offered to those who purchase vaping products.
- Lotteries or games cannot be offered to those who buy vaping products.
- Loyalty programs related to vaping products are prohibited.
Other Changes to Vaping Regulations
- Since October 2023, disposable vaping devices must be equipped with child safety mechanisms, and reusable devices must follow suit starting October 2024. From 2025, regulations will explicitly prohibit users from permanently disabling the child safety function.
- New vaping specialty retailers are prohibited from opening within 100 meters of childcare centers and within 300 meters of schools or places of gathering.
Resources
New Vape Law NZ FAQ
When will New Zealand ban the use of disposable vapes
The ban on disposable vapes will officially go into effect on June 17, 2025
Why did New Zealand ban disposable vapes?
The goal is to curb youth vaping and reduce environmental waste.
What is the best alternative to disposable vapes?
The best alternative to disposable vapes is a pod system with replaceable pods, such as the IGET Bar Plus Kit or IGET EDGE Kit. These devices offer a variety of flavors, are more eco-friendly, cost-effective, and provide a more consistent vaping experience.
Can you still buy vapes online in New Zealand?
Pod vapes are not affected by the ban and remain available for purchase. The only changes are that websites will no longer display vaping product images, and loyalty programs, online promotions, discounts, or giveaways will no longer be offered.
Can I still receive email updates about VapePenZone Online Shop products and deals?
No. After June 17, 2025, VapePenZone Online Shop will no longer be able to send promotional emails about e-cigarette products.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about the new vaping regulations in New Zealand or need clarification on how they affect you, feel free to contact us.
- Email: [email protected]
Vaping Products Permitted Under the Regulations
To comply with the new vape law changes, many vaping products are no longer available. However, VapePenZone has upgraded and updated our vaping products to be fully compliant with the vaping regulations.
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