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New Zealand's new conservative government has a groundbreaking plan to smoking in the country. Last year, New Zealand became the first country in the world to legislation to out the sale of cigarettes. Then leader Jacinda Ardern measures to phase out smoking by preventing new generations of young adults from purchasing cigarettes. The policy was around the world as a bold move to the health of the nation. However, the new Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has controversially a U-turn and Ms Ardern's plans. He said the ban was unaffordable and that the country the tax revenues from tobacco sales.

The radical smoking ban was a landmark decision that other countries to their public health policies. The British government suit by announcing laws that will make it illegal for youngsters to cigarettes over the coming years. A spokesperson said the UK wants "to smoke-free generations". Canada has recently the first country to require health warnings be on individual cigarettes. Anti-tobacco groups up in arms over Mr Luxon's about-turn. One group said: "Turning the tide on harmful products that are entrenched in society cannot be by individuals or even communities. It good and brave population-level policies."