Te Mana o te Hā
Touted as a healthier, fashionable alternative to smoking, vaping has become the latest way for tobacco companies to hook their consumers on nicotine. But is history repeating, and how real are the risks?
The Te Mana o te Hā showcase explores how we arrived at this point, from the origin and proliferation of tobacco to the spike in youth vaping.
Is history repeating? How real are the risks? Are we on the cusp of a new nicotine-based pandemic? How can we break the cycle?
Te Mana o te Hā takes you on a journey, clearing the air and casting light on these questions to understand how we’ve arrived at this point.
Nicotine is not our whakapapa | Trace how a wild plant from the Americas was spread throughout the world to become the leading cause of preventable death in the 20th century. |
Footprint of harm | Uncover the environmental, socio-economic, and health impacts of the tobacco industry. |
Pipe dreams | Discover how the tobacco industry’s slick marketing, sleek products, and subtle advertising appeals are now in play to promote vaping. |
Nicotine-free futures | Discuss how to prevent further harm and take a leadership role in your whānau, school, and/or community. |