1. New Zealand's tobacco industry

2. The New Zealand tobacco industry makes a significant contribution to the economy in terms of government revenue, retail sales and employment.

3. O More than NZ$1.7 billion worth of cigarette and tobacco product sales are recorded each year in New Zealand, with approximately 70 % of this value going to the Government for tobacco taxes. The tobacco industry in New Zealand contributes over NZ$1.1 billion in tax each year

4. The New Zealand retail market for tobacco products can be split into five major areas: Independent Stores e.g. Dairies, marts Independent Organisations e.g. Petrol Stations (BP, Caltex, Shell, Mobil) Grocery stores- Supermarkets Food places e.g.Bars, nightclubs, hotels, cafes, restaurants Duty Free e.g. airport

5. O Tobacco is an important source of income for about 7,600 New Zealand retailers, most of whom are small, independent retailers and dairies. They rely on tobacco for a large proportion of their sales and, for some, tobacco can contribute up to 40 % of their sales earnings. The retail sector

6. The cost of smoking-related health care to New Zealand is about $250 million. The government spends $28 million a year on programmes designed to help people quit smoking and to prevent people smoking.

7. O About 5,000 deaths each year in New Zealand are attributable to direct smoking or second hand smoke. Overall, 23.5% of people smoke. O (www.moh.govt.nz)

8. TASK O The class is divided into 2 halves O The left side of the class room must each come up with a persuasive argument as to why you think the tobacco industry is bad for the country O The right side of the class room must each come up with a persuasive argument as to why you think the tobacco industry is good for the country O Write your argument in your book using facts and information from the slideshow and from your own knowledge of the effects of smoking. O Afterwards we will have a minor debate to hear what both sides have to say.