New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has been unmoved by a global backlash to his government's abandonment of Smokefree laws, pledging instead to fast-track their removal.
Mr Luxon unveiled his coalition's first 100-day plan on Wednesday, which included axing the world-leading legislation among 49 priorities.
The move has made headlines among the world's biggest media outlets, and according to opposition leader Chris Hipkins, rendered New Zealand an "international embarrassment".
