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On a pro-smoking Government . . .

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A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.
A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

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If someone had stated that in the 21st Century, Aotearoa New Zealand would have a “pro smoking” Government, the result would be ridicule and incredulity, I would have been wrong, as we now do have that.

Bruce Hubbard

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