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New Zealand Prime Minister Reverses Landmark Anti-Smoking Laws, Sparks Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, New Zealand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced the repeal of the country’s ambitious anti-smoking legislation. Luxon, a former airline executive, was sworn in on November 27, 2023, and wasted no time in revealing his decision to scrap the “generational smoking ban” initiated by the previous government. The controversial move has been…