Could We See the End of Tobacco Being Sold in Bars and Pubs in New Zealand?

Many countries have tobacco-free goals, with several still developing their endgame strategies to achieve these goals. This study provides NZ and other jurisdictions with evidence useful in the development of such strategies. Having on-license alcohol retailers transition out of sales of tobacco would contribute to a reduction in tobacco availability. Moreover, the results of this study suggest that, in part due to declining tobacco sales and increased thefts, such a policy is likely to have the support of retailers. Policy developers should note, however, the potential for different impacts where the distance to the closest tobacco retailer is over 1 km or in rural areas.