It is very important to look after the batteries you use for vaping - battery safety is paramount. Both built-in batteries and removable batteries must be treated with care to avoid unnecessary stress on your vape batteries which can lead to problems such as overheating and in rare cases venting. Vape batteries, like any rechargeable battery (e.g. mobile phones), will only have problems if they are not treated correctly. This is why it is important to purchase from a trusted New Zealand retailer to ensure you have adequate information to use your gear correctly!   Vapes with Internal/Buil ..read more

E-coils, also known as the atomiser head or burner, can be burned very easily if you are not careful. This can cause a bad or burnt taste in your mouth and ruin your vaping experience. This is both unpleasant and frustrating, as once a coil is burnt, it is unusable. The usual expected lifespan of a coil is from 1-4 weeks, depending on how frequently you vape and the viscosity (thickness/thinness) of your e-liquid. But stress not; we’ve put together some tips and tricks so you can get the most out of your coil! Not Priming Your Coil Correctly A common mistake people make is not priming their co ..read more

The summer festival season is a massive part of Kiwi culture but can generate a lot of waste. At VAPO, we have put in the mahi to tackle vape waste head-on as official vape recycling partners at Rhythm and Vines and Northern Bass festivals. These events provided a fantastic opportunity to present our world-leading VapeCycle programme to festival-goers in Aotearoa.  The VapeCycle team worked hard to educate people about our initiative and collect vape waste that would otherwise end up in landfills. Interactions at these festivals have been pivotal for the VapeCycle programme, as awareness ..read more

The latest New Zealand vaping regulations mean some pod products are changing. These changes will affect your daily vaping, in particular if you have a pod subscription. From the 21st of March, 2024, all pod vapes will need to incorporate the following features: The concentration of nicotine must not exceed 28.5 mg/mL E-liquid flavour names limited to 1 or 2 flavour names found in this list provided by the Ministry of Health 5-press child safety lock on device Removable battery from device After this date, all our pods will have a reduced nicotine strength. The maximum strength will now b ..read more

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced vaper, the Alpha 2 is perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying and hassle-free vaping experience. With its intuitive one-button design, automatic safety features, and USB-C charging port, this device is reliable, fast, and easy to use.   What is a vape pen? Pen style vapes are one of the most popular styles of vaping devices on the market, they are especially popular among the community of people who have quit, or are looking to quit smoking due to their discreetness, similar feel and drag to a cigarette and a much, much lower cost. A vape pe ..read more

Watch the video above or follow the instructions below. Please note you must log in to YouTube as you must be 18+ to watch the video.   Instructions: To lock/unlock, tap the B from the Bud logo on the front of the device FIVE times. The Bud device will automatically lock within 10 minutes.  ..read more

Despite what you may have read, disposable vapes are not banned in New Zealand. The vape laws have been updated by the government so that single-use vaping devices now must meet specific requirements. Read more about the vaping regulations here. We're stoked to share that all the disposable vapes we stock at our vape shops both in-store and online have been upgraded with new specs and technology to fully comply with New Zealand's latest vaping regulations.  Find your favourites below, with new flavours names (but the same vape juice formulation you love)!    Shop our fu ..read more

To comply with the New Zealand Government's latest vaping regulations, vape flavour names are changing.  We've made it simple with charts below so you can easily find your favourite flavours from Bud, solo, and alt.  Don't worry; while the names have changed, the vape juice formulations have not! You'll still experience the same delicious taste!  Read more about the new vaping laws on our blog here.    Shop disposable vapes online here ..read more

solo Disposable alt. Nu Disposable  Bud Disposable Watch the video above or follow the instructions below. Please note you must log in to YouTube as you must be 18+ to watch the video. Instructions for solo and alt. Nu disposables: To lock/unlock, press the button at the device's base FIVE times. The device will automatically lock 10 minutes after your last puff. Instructions for Bud disposables: To lock/unlock, tap the device's charging port FIVE times. The device will automatically lock 10 minutes after your last puff ..read more

New pods. New flavour. Nu experience. It’s alt.'s biggest news EVER! They’re launching a brand new range of vape pods. Features: Large pod size More flavour than ever before Compatible with alt. Device Integrated FEELM MAX ceramic coil Refined mouthpiece Recyclable Meet the Nu generation of your favourite pods! With the latest ceramic coil technology, a huge range of freshly formulated flavours, and a pod upgrade full of long-lasting, flavour-filled puffs! Intense Flavour.Silky vapour. alt. Nu Pods feature an integrated FEELM Max ceramic coil that provides more flavour production and i ..read more