Tobacco products are to be hidden and anti-smoking officers will get powers to instantly fine shops under get-tough measures announced by the Government.
Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia said that Cabinet had backed a package of legislation to tighten tobacco controls.
Mrs Turia hopes to introduce the legislation to Parliament before Christmas. Once passed, any visible display of tobacco products for sale will be banned.
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