Youth Vaping Survey
The Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey, conducted every three years, reveals the prevalence of vaping across intermediate and secondary schools, including students as young as 10 years old.
2024 Vaping Survey
Overall youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years.
The 2024 ARFNZ/SPANZ/NZAIMS Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey reveals that vaping among students in Years 9 to 13 has dropped considerably, with 12 per cent vaping in the last seven days - down from 27 per cent in 2021.
The survey also shows that 3 per cent of Year 7 and 8 students had vaped in the last seven days.
With over 11,300 respondents, this survey is one of the largest youth vaping surveys conducted in New Zealand.
Full Report: 2024 ARFNZ/SPANZ/NZAIMS Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey
Summary Report: 2024 ARFNZ/SPANZ/NZAIMS Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey
2021 Vaping Survey
One in five high school students are vaping daily or several times a day.
That's the main finding from the Foundation's first vaping survey, conducted in partnership with the Secondary Principals' Association of NZ (SPANZ).
The survey was carried out in response to growing concerns raised by parents, teachers and schools around the epidemic of teen vaping.
Over 19,000 students in years 9-13 were asked about their vaping and smoking habits.
Full Report: 2021 ARFNZ/SPANZ Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey
Summary Report: 2021 ARFNZ/SPANZ Vaping in New Zealand Youth Survey
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