Council strategic development manager of sustainability and social development Rosemary Viskovic said public response to phase one of the "Let's clear the air" campaign had been positive.
Phase one included bus stops, youth spaces, skate parks and council-controlled reserves and parks.
"Most people who smoke are very considerate and don't smoke where it can negatively impact others," Viskovic said.
"Council did undertake some extra promotion to help visitors on tour buses visiting the Redwoods to understand the area is auahi kore and has been smokefree since 2008.
"Numerous sports clubs that use reserves have also come on board and council has provided them with signage to promote the message."
She said the council wanted to remind people and businesses that from New Year's Day, the smokefree zones would be extended to outdoor eating areas and inner city markets.
"We are talking with businesses about how we can support them in promoting the smokefree initiative.
"Businesses know their customers and therefore are in the best place to know the smoking behaviour of their patrons."
Rotorua Lakes Council became one of the first councils to make local parks and playgrounds smokefree.
"As we know, good things take time and we are entering a new phase which will provide learnings for us as we aim to become a smokefree destination by the national ambition of 2015," Viskovic said.