Dr Marewa Glover: Tobacco researcher says the Government has moved towards a punitive approach to smoking

A tobacco researcher thinks New Zealand is lagging behind to help people quit smoking. The UK's NHS is giving away free vape kits in the hopes it will help people quit tobacco products. The policy is expected to affect up to one million smokers. New Zealand currently offers either subsidised or free nicotine gum and patches. Tobacco researcher Dr. Marewa Glover told Tim Dower the Government has moved towards a punitive approach to smoking. She says we used to provide personal support like what the UK is doing. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.