A leading researcher into achieving smokefree targets has been given a top accolade.
Otago University professor Professor Janet Hoek has been awarded the 2022 Critic and Conscience of Society Award.
This comes as latest figures indicate vaping is on the rise.
The country's most recent health survey shows monthly use of vaping products amongst 15-17 year olds has more than tripled in three years.
Professor Hoek spoke to Susie Ferguson.
