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Packaging not the solution
Forgotten Army Ron Laird tells a war story that was muzzled for years.
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Bridging autism Matt Frost explains how sport helped his social skills.
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Education The Sun showcases local and national educational providers in a three-page feature.
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People are not giving up yet
By Annabelle Latz Does plain packaging on tobacco packets mean people will stop buying cigarettes? Caltex owner Grant Stubbs says no, but he hopes it will prevent the younger generations from smoking. “But from what I can see, people are not giving up just yet.” This week it was announced the Cabinet had agreed to introduce plain cigarette packaging, part of a bid to have New Zealand smokefree by 2025. Grant said soon cigarette packets will no longer be on display behind his counter, and no advertising banners will be visible. The Health Ministry has also discussed
raising the price of cigarettes to $100 over the next eight years. By next year cigarettes could cost $60, then increase 10% a year, making the cost of a pack $100 by 2020. “My biggest concern is not the loss in the volume of the cigarettes sold, but the increased risk for theft and hold ups.” He said he will keep a lot less in stock, and have more security measures. “I will send a message out there to potential thieves there is nothing here.” Grant said the money going over the counter for cigarette purchases has not changed during recent years, despite prices going up. CONTINUED PAGE 4.