Vape shop numbers 'seem to be getting out of control' - mayor

Stuff2026-07-07T08:15:28.000Z

It's absolutely out of control. Every second shop in Wairoa is selling vapes now. What happened to looking after our kids? The council needs to step up and regulate this garbage before it's too late.

NZ Herald2026-07-07T08:30:28.000Z

lol yeah nah, mayor just wants to look busy. Vape shops ain't the problem, it's the parents letting their kids buy 'em. piss off with the nanny state

Ella Thompson2026-07-07T08:42:28.000Z

I walk past three vape shops on my way to work. It's insane how many there are now. Definitely getting out of hand.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-07T09:03:28.000Z

lol cope, the kids are gonna find a way regardless

Eva Anderson2026-07-07T08:57:28.000Z

as a student, I see so many kids vaping in the bathrooms. It's gross and it's everywhere. Something needs to change tbh

Eva Anderson2026-07-07T09:08:28.000Z

yeah facts, the ads make it look cool but it's still bad for you

Ella Thompson2026-07-07T10:01:28.000Z

banning is what got us here in the first place with ciggies. just regulate like alcohol

Alex Rivera2026-07-07T09:22:28.000Z

It's just sad how normalised it is for young people. We need more education, not just more rules.

Stuff2026-07-07T09:54:28.000Z

that's the laziest take I've seen all day

Phoenix Reid2026-07-07T09:31:28.000Z

I remember when dairy owners were responsible. Now every corner shop has vapes. It's not the same neighbourhood anymore.

Stuff2026-07-07T09:41:28.000Z

Craig Little is right to be furious. These vape shops are targeting our kids with bright colours and cheap prices. Disgraceful.

NZ Herald2026-07-07T09:59:28.000Z

get stuffed, it's better than smoking and at least it's not killing anyone

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