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The new government's plan to walk back some smoke free laws will be a huge blow to cancer prevention, as well as costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars according to health advocates. But health Minister Doctor Shane Reti is adament it's the right decision, saying there's an increased risk of ram raids and growth in the black market for cigarettes if they if they don't. As part of its coalition deals National has agreed to repeal smoke free legislation. That includes slashing the number of cigarette retail outlets from about 6000 to 600, lowering nicotine levels and making it illegal to ever sell tobacco to anyone born after 1 January 2009. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has conceded ditching the restrictions will significantly boost the government coffers, prompting allegations that its using increased smoking revenue to fund tax cuts. Lisa Owen speaks to Health Minister Doctor Shane Reti. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default default/

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