Nation-wide cigarette ban considered in Niue
Updated
Niue's Director of Health says a ban on cigarettes would mean a drop in government revenue from tobacco taxes but this would be more than off-set by savings in the health budget.
Dr Sitaleki Finau says smoking is a big problem, both economically and health-wise for Niue.
He's told Pacific Beat he's optimistic a successful ban on smoking in Tuapa village could persuade other villages to become smoke free.
"Very optimistic, and that's why there is optimism about a smoke free country," Dr Finau said.
"We feel there is optimism in relation to villages declaring themselves smoke-free."
