Aotearoa New Zealand’s ‘endgame’ legislation: a critical analysis of the parliamentary repeal debate using an adapted policy dystopia model approach

Coalition arguments presented dystopic outcomes while Opposition arguments highlighted process flaws that threatened democracy and equity. Researchers and advocates should continue to document the weak and contradictory empirical support for tobacco companies' arguments. However, future activities should expose tobacco companies' connections with politicians, demand stronger compliance with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and promote strong lobbying regulations.