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How do I navigate the Tobacco Control Data Repository?

The Tobacco Control Data Repository contains a collection of graphs and maps that illustrate key findings from various data sources collected by different agencies. The graphs and maps are interactive, allowing you to select subsets of the data (filters), and to change aspects of the graphs and maps.

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To help you find the information you are most interested in, there are five different ways to explore these data:

  • by featured 1
  • by data sources 2
  • by years available 3
  • by tags 4
  • view directory 5

Explore by data sources

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  • From the Explore data drop-down menu at the top of the page, select By data sources 2
  • On the data sources page you can directly access the data sources 6 . Click on a data source box to go to the respective Data source page.

Data source navigation

  • On the Data source page, click on the indicator you are interested in to go to the respective page 7 .
  • You can also navigate between data sources, years or tags using the drop-down menus at the right of the page 8 .

Data source page

  • On the Indicator page you can navigate between indicators using the list at the bottom of the page. Click on the name of the indicator to go to that chart/map 9 .

Data source page

Explore by year

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  • From the Explore data drop-down menu at the top of the page, select By years available 3

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  • On the Indicator directory page click on the year(s) you are interested in 10 . The indicators that include data from the selected year(s) will be listed below 12 .

Click Clear all to remove the filter(s) 11 .

Explore by tags

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From the Explore data drop-down menu at the top of the page, select By tags 4 .

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On the Indicator directory page click on the tag(s) you are interested in 13 . The indicators that include data related to the tag(s) will be listed below.

Click Clear all to remove the tag(s) 11 .

How do I view a list of all indicators?

Mega menu navigation

From the Explore data drop-down menu on the Home page, select View directory 5 .

Mega menu navigation

You can see a list of all available indicators 14 . The indicator list displays the indicator number, thumbnail, name of the indicator, data source, years, and tags.

Click on the name of the indicator to go to that chart/map 15 .

You can filter the indicators by data sources, years available, and tags 12 .

Click Clear all to remove the tag(s) 11 .

How do I access data source and indicator information?

Mega menu navigation

From the Explore data drop-down menu at the top of the page, select By data sources 2

Data source navigation

On the Explore data sources page you can directly access the data sources. Click on a data source box to go to the respective Data source page 6 .

Data source page

On the Data source page you may find information on the data source (name and organisation), number of indicators available, population, when the data were last updated, available filter variables/breakdowns, and definitions 13 .

You can also access other information using the links provided 14 .

How do I change the look or content of the charts?

Chart controls and filters

On the Indicator page, use the chart and filter controls to change what data are shown in the chart, and how the data are displayed 15 . The chart and filter controls will differ depending on the indicator.

Where available, you can select:

  • the chart type – bar chart or timeseries chart
  • the x-axis variable – response or category
  • to show or hide the confidence interval (95%)
  • the response option
  • the category (e.g. total, gender, age group, ethnicity)
  • the year
  • Likert scale options – full or aggregated.

You can view a table of the exact data points by clicking the Show Table button 19 . Click the button again to Show Graph.

You can copy a link to the customised chart by clicking the Share or Embed buttons 20 .

You can download the customised chart as a .png file by clicking the Download button 20 .

By clicking on an item in the legend 17 a subgroup or feature can be hidden or shown in the chart.

How can I access exact values for the data points in the charts?

Chart controls and filters

On the Indicator page, hover over the data point(s) or bar(s) in the charts to see the exact values 18 .

You can view a table of the exact data points by clicking the Show Table button 19 .

How can I access exact values for the data points on the maps?

GIS map

On the Indicator page, click on the geographical area you are interested in and a table and chart with exact data values will appear on the left of the screen 21 .

On the chart, you can toggle the New Zealand data on/off by clicking the data label 22 .

You can change the year or geographical area shown on the map by clicking on an item in the legend(s) 23 .

How do I change the geographical areas displayed in the maps?

GIS map

On the Indicator page, click on an item in the legend to change the geographical areas shown on the map 23 .

Zoom in or out using the Zoom buttons 24 .

Copy a link to the customized map by clicking on the Share or Embed buttons 25 .

To view the map in full screen mode, click the Fullscreen button 25 . To leave full screen mode, click the back button on your browser.

To save an image the map use the snipping-tool application.

What data downloads are available?

Chart download

Full datasets cannot be downloaded from the Tobacco Control Data Repository. See the original data source for details on data access.

You can download table data in .csv format from the download dropdown 26 .

You can download chart images in .png format from the download dropdown 26 .
Directory

Indicator Directory

Browse all indicators across data sources
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All Indicators

View:
Ever smoked a cigarette

Ever smoked a cigarette

Year 10 snapshot
1999–2016
Prevalence Initiation
Number of cigarettes smoked in a lifetime

Number of cigarettes smoked in a lifetime

Year 10 snapshot
2006–2016
Initiation Consumption
Current smoking status

Current smoking status

Year 10 snapshot
1999–2016
Prevalence Initiation
Tried a cigarette for the first time in the past 12 months

Tried a cigarette for the first time in the past 12 months

Year 10 snapshot
2012–2014
Initiation
Past year quit attempts

Past year quit attempts

Year 10 snapshot
2010–2016
Cessation Initiation
Type of cigarette usually smoked

Type of cigarette usually smoked

Year 10 snapshot
2005–2016
Initiation Consumption
Likelihood of smoking a cigarette offered by a best friend

Likelihood of smoking a cigarette offered by a best friend

Year 10 snapshot
2006–2016
Initiation
Likelihood of smoking a cigarette in the next 12 months

Likelihood of smoking a cigarette in the next 12 months

Year 10 snapshot
2005–2016
Initiation
People smoke inside at home

People smoke inside at home

Year 10 snapshot
2001–2016
Initiation Second-hand smoke
Someone smoked in your presence while travelling in a car or van during the past 7 days

Someone smoked in your presence while travelling in a car or van during the past 7 days

Year 10 snapshot
2006–2016
Initiation Second-hand smoke
Cigarette smoking behaviour prevalence maps (2013, 2018, & 2023)

Cigarette smoking behaviour prevalence maps (2013, 2018, & 2023)

New Zealand Census
2013–2023
GIS Prevalence
Ever smoked tobacco

Ever smoked tobacco

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Prevalence
Ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Ever smoked 100 cigarettes

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Prevalence
Frequency smoke cigarettes (ever smoked)

Frequency smoke cigarettes (ever smoked)

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Prevalence
Frequency smoke cigarettes (adults 15+)

Frequency smoke cigarettes (adults 15+)

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Prevalence
Smoking status

Smoking status

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Prevalence
When stopped smoking (adults who no longer smoke)

When stopped smoking (adults who no longer smoke)

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Cessation
Number of quit attempts in past 12 months (smokers and recent quitters)

Number of quit attempts in past 12 months (smokers and recent quitters)

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Cessation
People should be able to smoke indoors at a marae

People should be able to smoke indoors at a marae

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Attitudes
People should be able to smoke outdoors at a marae

People should be able to smoke outdoors at a marae

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Attitudes
People should be able to smoke outdoors on sport fields

People should be able to smoke outdoors on sport fields

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2012
Attitudes
Smoking is a real problem in New Zealand

Smoking is a real problem in New Zealand

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Attitudes
Society disapproves of smoking

Society disapproves of smoking

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Attitudes
Tobacco companies should not be allowed to promote cigarettes and tobacco with different brand names and packaging

Tobacco companies should not be allowed to promote cigarettes and tobacco with different brand names and packaging

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Attitudes
The government should do more to reduce the harm done by smoking

The government should do more to reduce the harm done by smoking

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2012
Attitudes
The number of places allowed to sell cigarettes and tobacco should be reduced to make them less easily available

The number of places allowed to sell cigarettes and tobacco should be reduced to make them less easily available

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2018
Attitudes
There should be complete bans on displays of cigarettes and tobacco inside shops

There should be complete bans on displays of cigarettes and tobacco inside shops

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2014
Attitudes
Tax on cigarettes and tobacco should be increased and all the extra money used to help smokers wanting to quit

Tax on cigarettes and tobacco should be increased and all the extra money used to help smokers wanting to quit

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2010
Attitudes
Cigarettes and tobacco should not be sold in New Zealand in 10 years' time

Cigarettes and tobacco should not be sold in New Zealand in 10 years' time

Health and Lifestyles Survey
2008–2014
Attitudes
Frequency of lung cancer registrations and mortality

Frequency of lung cancer registrations and mortality

New Zealand Cancer Registry and Mortality Collection
1948–2013
Mortality
Population-standardised rates of lung cancer registrations and mortality

Population-standardised rates of lung cancer registrations and mortality

New Zealand Cancer Registry and Mortality Collection
1948–2013
Mortality
Population-standardised rates of lung cancer registrations and mortality by Ethnicity

Population-standardised rates of lung cancer registrations and mortality by Ethnicity

New Zealand Cancer Registry and Mortality Collection
1996–2013
Mortality
Current smokers

Current smokers

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2011–2023
Prevalence
Daily smoker and daily vaper

Daily smoker and daily vaper

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence Vaping
Daily smoker and/or daily vaper

Daily smoker and/or daily vaper

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence Vaping
Daily smoker only

Daily smoker only

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence
Daily smokers

Daily smokers

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2011–2023
Prevalence
Daily vaper only

Daily vaper only

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence Vaping
Daily vaping

Daily vaping

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence Vaping
Ever tried vaping

Ever tried vaping

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence Vaping
Ex-smokers

Ex-smokers

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2011–2023
Prevalence
Heavy smokers (among daily smokers)

Heavy smokers (among daily smokers)

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2011–2023
Prevalence
Mean number of cigarettes

Mean number of cigarettes

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2011–2023
Mean
Monthly vaping

Monthly vaping

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2017–2023
Prevalence Vaping
Smoking quit rate

Smoking quit rate

New Zealand Health Survey (3-year pooled)
2011–2023
Prevalence
Current smokers

Current smokers

New Zealand Health Survey
2011–2025
Tier 1 statistic Prevalence
Daily smoker and daily vaper

Daily smoker and daily vaper

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence Vaping
Daily smoker and/or daily vaper

Daily smoker and/or daily vaper

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence Vaping
Daily smoker only

Daily smoker only

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence
Daily smokers

Daily smokers

New Zealand Health Survey
2011–2025
Prevalence
Daily vaper only

Daily vaper only

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence Vaping
Daily vaping

Daily vaping

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence Vaping
Ever tried vaping

Ever tried vaping

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence Vaping
Ex-smokers

Ex-smokers

New Zealand Health Survey
2011–2025
Prevalence
Heavy smokers (among daily smokers)

Heavy smokers (among daily smokers)

New Zealand Health Survey
2011–2025
Prevalence
Mean number of cigarettes

Mean number of cigarettes

New Zealand Health Survey
2011–2025
Mean
Monthly vaping

Monthly vaping

New Zealand Health Survey
2015–2025
Prevalence Vaping
Smoking quit rate

Smoking quit rate

New Zealand Health Survey
2011–2025
Prevalence
Perceived impact of tobacco cost

Perceived impact of tobacco cost

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2015
Policy
Pressure from others to quit

Pressure from others to quit

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Cessation
Intention to quit

Intention to quit

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Cessation
Self-efficacy in quitting

Self-efficacy in quitting

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Cessation
Reduced tobacco consumption recently

Reduced tobacco consumption recently

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Consumption
Switched to a cheaper tobacco type recently

Switched to a cheaper tobacco type recently

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Consumption
Switched to a cheaper brand recently

Switched to a cheaper brand recently

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Consumption
Smoked duty free cigarettes recently

Smoked duty free cigarettes recently

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Consumption
Exposure to tobacco control advertising

Exposure to tobacco control advertising

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Media Exposure
Exposure to news stories

Exposure to news stories

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Media Exposure
Exposure to smoking on TV or in movies

Exposure to smoking on TV or in movies

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Media Exposure
Awareness of policy change

Awareness of policy change

New Zealand Smoking Monitor
2011–2016
Policy
Smoking prevalence based primarily on AC Nielsen data from 1983 to 2017

Smoking prevalence based primarily on AC Nielsen data from 1983 to 2017

Other datasets
1983–2017
Prevalence
Tobacco Available for Consumption from 1973 to 2009

Tobacco Available for Consumption from 1973 to 2009

Other datasets
1973–2009
Consumption
Cigarettes Available for Consumption from 1973 to 2009

Cigarettes Available for Consumption from 1973 to 2009

Other datasets
1973–2009
Consumption
Quit attempts from July 2005 to June 2015 (the Quit Group)

Quit attempts from July 2005 to June 2015 (the Quit Group)

Quitline
2005–2015
Cessation
Quit attempts from November 2015 to September 2017 (Homecare Medical)

Quit attempts from November 2015 to September 2017 (Homecare Medical)

Quitline
2015–2017
Cessation
Referral Source

Referral Source

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Referral Response Time

Referral Response Time

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Clients Numbers Intervention Other Than Cessation

Clients Numbers Intervention Other Than Cessation

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Number Of Clients Enrolling On The Programme

Number Of Clients Enrolling On The Programme

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Abstinence Rates

Abstinence Rates

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Age Group

Age Group

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Gender

Gender

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Ethnic Group

Ethnic Group

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Pharmacotherapy

Pharmacotherapy

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Time To First Cigarette

Time To First Cigarette

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Number of Sessions (Followups)

Number of Sessions (Followups)

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Validated 4-Week Abstinence Status

Validated 4-Week Abstinence Status

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Self Reported 4-Week Abstinence Status

Self Reported 4-Week Abstinence Status

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Validated 3-Month Abstinence Status

Validated 3-Month Abstinence Status

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Self Reported 3-Month Abstinence Status

Self Reported 3-Month Abstinence Status

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Gum Prescribed & Distributed

Gum Prescribed & Distributed

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Patches Prescribed & Distributed

Patches Prescribed & Distributed

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Therapy Prescribed & Distributed

Therapy Prescribed & Distributed

Smoking Cessation Services
2013–2016
Cessation
Equivalent price per cigarette - Average price per cigarette (RYO converted to equivalent cigarette price)

Equivalent price per cigarette - Average price per cigarette (RYO converted to equivalent cigarette price)

Tobacco sales data
2010–2016
Consumption
Tobacco Sales - 4 Weekly Equivalent Cigarette Sales Volume

Tobacco Sales - 4 Weekly Equivalent Cigarette Sales Volume

Tobacco sales data
2010–2019
Consumption
Early uptake of cigarette smoking (first tried a cigarette before age 10)

Early uptake of cigarette smoking (first tried a cigarette before age 10)

Youth Insights Survey
2008–2014
Initiation
Tried a cigarette for the first time in past year

Tried a cigarette for the first time in past year

Youth Insights Survey
2010–2014
Initiation
Number of cigarettes smoked in life

Number of cigarettes smoked in life

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2018
Initiation Consumption
Perception of whether it would be difficult to quit once someone has started smoking

Perception of whether it would be difficult to quit once someone has started smoking

Youth Insights Survey
2008–2018
Cessation Initiation
Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from friends

Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from friends

Youth Insights Survey
2010–2018
Initiation
Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from their family or home

Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from their family or home

Youth Insights Survey
2010–2014
Initiation
Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from a shop

Perception of whether student could get cigarettes from a shop

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2014
Initiation
Past-week exposure to second-hand smoke at home

Past-week exposure to second-hand smoke at home

Youth Insights Survey
2008–2018
Initiation Second-hand smoke
Past-week exposure to second-hand smoke in a vehicle

Past-week exposure to second-hand smoke in a vehicle

Youth Insights Survey
2008–2018
Initiation Second-hand smoke
Agreement that parents have set rules about not smoking cigarettes

Agreement that parents have set rules about not smoking cigarettes

Youth Insights Survey
2008–2014
Initiation
Agreement that parents would be upset if student was caught smoking cigarettes

Agreement that parents would be upset if student was caught smoking cigarettes

Youth Insights Survey
2008–2018
Initiation
Agreement that there is no harm in having a cigarette once in a while

Agreement that there is no harm in having a cigarette once in a while

Youth Insights Survey
2010–2018
Attitudes Initiation
Agreement that don't want to end up a smoker

Agreement that don't want to end up a smoker

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2018
Attitudes Initiation
Agreement that by 2025 hardly anybody will be smoking

Agreement that by 2025 hardly anybody will be smoking

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2018
Policy Attitudes Initiation
Agreement that smoking in cars should be banned when children are in them

Agreement that smoking in cars should be banned when children are in them

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2018
Policy Attitudes Initiation
Agreement that tobacco companies should not be allowed to promote cigarettes and tobacco with cool looking packs

Agreement that tobacco companies should not be allowed to promote cigarettes and tobacco with cool looking packs

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2016
Policy Attitudes Initiation
Agreement that want to live in a country where no one smokes

Agreement that want to live in a country where no one smokes

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2018
Attitudes Initiation
Agreement that smoking should be banned in all outdoor places where young people go

Agreement that smoking should be banned in all outdoor places where young people go

Youth Insights Survey
2010–2018
Policy Attitudes Initiation
Ever tried electronic cigarettes

Ever tried electronic cigarettes

Youth Insights Survey
2012–2018
Vaping Initiation