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Can you help us protect kids in NZ from the harms of vaping?

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Given by 60 generous donors in 6 weeks

Help Vape-Free Kids get rid of the sweet fruity flavoured vapes that are hooking kiwi kids into nicotine addiction.

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Vape-Free Kids NZ is a voluntary organisation set up by parents concerned about the high rates of vaping among kids and young people in Aotearoa.

Thanks to amazing donated support from our members and partners, we have launched “Quitting Candy”, a campaign that highlights the way sweet and fruity flavours are being used to hook Kiwi kids into nicotine addiction.

In NZ vapes come in over 1600 kid-friendly flavours like chocolate, caramel, watermelon and peach. In fact over 80% of vapes sold are sweet or fruity flavoured.

Is it any wonder then that more than 27,000 15-17 year olds are addicted to vaping in NZ?

Vape-Free Kids believe it's time to stop sugar-coating the problem.

We are asking New Zealanders to sign the Open Letter on our website: https://vapefreekidsnz.org/

calling on the Government to restrict vape flavours to tobacco, mint and menthol, like Australia.

We want to reach as many people as possible, but getting the message out there about our campaign costs money!

Can you help us take our message wider and get more support for a law change?

Vape-Free Kids NZ has always been powered by ordinary people who believe our kids deserve better. If enough of us get behind this, even small donations can add up to something incredibly powerful.

Please help us give this campaign maximum impact by donating now.

And please share this page with your friends, whānau, workplace - anyone who believes in protecting young people from nicotine addiction.

Thank you!

Marnie Wilton's involvement (page creator)

Co-Founder and Treasurer for Vape-Free Kids NZ. Work in a voluntary capacity for the group.

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Hard materials and printing costs required to launch our campaign. (Remaining costs are being donated by partners working with us on the project).

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Quitting Candy has launched!   5 November 2026

So excited to let you all know our campaign: "Quitting Candy" has launched! A huge thank you to you all for believing in Vape-Free Kids NZ and donating to add your support.

The campaign highlights the way sweet and fruity flavours are being used to hook Kiwi kids into nicotine addiction. In NZ vapes come in over 1600 kid-friendly flavours like chocolate, caramel, watermelon and peach. In fact over 80% of vapes sold are sweet or fruity flavoured.

Is it any wonder then that more than 27,000 of our 15-17 year olds are addicted to vaping?

Vape-Free Kids believe it's time to stop sugar-coating the problem.

We are asking New Zealanders to sign the Open Letter on our website: https://vapefreekidsnz.org/

calling on the Government to restrict vape flavours to tobacco, mint and menthol like in Australia.

If you haven't already, please go to our website and sign the letter, share the link and help us show politicians that New Zealanders value the health of our kids more than vape and tobacco company profits.

Thank you!

The Vape-Free Kids NZ team.

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Latest donations

Moira
Moira on 31 Oct 2026
You’re all doing a great job!
$25
Marnie Wilton

Thank you very much for your support Moira!!!

Marnie Wilton
sandie
sandie on 29 Oct 2026
$20
Marnie Wilton

Thanks so much for your support Sandie!!

Marnie Wilton
Julie
Julie on 26 Oct 2026
Admire the work you are doing Vapefree Kids
$100
Marnie Wilton

Thank you so much for your support Julie - we so appreciate it!!

Marnie Wilton
Bridget
Bridget on 24 Oct 2026
$10
Marnie Wilton

Thank you so much for your support Bridget!!

Marnie Wilton
Teela
Teela on 21 Oct 2026
$20
Marnie Wilton

Thank you Teela!! Really appreciate your support!

Marnie Wilton

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This campaign started on 30 Sep 2026 and ends on 6 Dec 2026.