Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Sovereignty & Smoking
Published May 10, 2019 | Version v1
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Quantifying Māori spend on tobacco, alcohol and gambling. A report for the Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Sovereignty & Smoking

Authors/Creators

  • 1. NZEIR

Contributors

  • 1. NZIER
  • 2. Wellington City Libraries

Description

We quantified the spending on tobacco, alcohol and gambling by Māori and calculated the tax take from these activities.  Understanding the level of expenditure on these three consumables by Māori should be of interest to Māori leaders focused on economic development of iwi (tribes) and all Māori. Reducing smoking, drinking alcohol and gambling prevalence rates among Māori represents significant opportunity if spending on these behaviours was positively redirected.

Notes

NZIER report prepared for the Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Sovereignty & Smoking as part of a programme of research supported by a grant from the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, Inc. The contents, selection and presentation of facts, as well as any opinions expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and under no circumstances shall be regarded as reflecting the positions of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, Inc

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