Vaping hits primary schools

Published: Jan. 16, 2024, 7:21 p.m.

b"Education ministry figures reveal vaping and smoking is a bigger issue in primary schools than secondary schools in many parts of the motu.\\nLast year, more students in years 1 to 8 were stood down for vaping and smoking than those in years 9 to 13 in six out of 10 regions.\\nPrincipals say vapes are the issue - and it shouldn't be up to schools to deal with serious addiction.\\nLauren Crimp reports."