Is smoking banned in public places in New Zealand?
Comprehensive ban
New Zealand bans smoking in all indoor public workplaces and hospitality venues including pubs, bars, and restaurants.
New Zealand is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Fiji
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in public places and transport, but designated smoking rooms are permitted in bars and other venues.
- Australia
- Varies by region Australia has no single national law; smoking restrictions vary significantly by state and territory.
- Solomon Islands
- Partial ban The Solomon Islands bans smoking in many indoor public places but permits it in designated areas.
- Timor-Leste
- Partial ban Timor-Leste bans smoking in many indoor public places and workplaces but allows exceptions for airports, government facilities, and boats.
- Indonesia
- Varies by region Indonesia has varying smoking regulations by region, with comprehensive bans in Jakarta and Bali, but enforcement remains inconsistent.
- Malaysia
- Comprehensive ban Smoking is banned in 23 categories of public places, including all restaurants and workplaces.
Other laws in New Zealand
- Jaywalking
- Offense / fined
- Drinking in Public
- Restricted areas/times
- Driving Age
- 16–17
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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