Lighting up a cigarette in a Clutha district public park, playground, sports ground or at a family-orientated event could soon be officially frowned upon.
The Clutha District Council on September 22 will consider a "smoke-free public places policy", after its district assets committee last week recommended the policy be adopted.
However, if it does, observing the smoke-free policy is likely to be voluntary, with the council admitting policing it would be difficult.
The policy has been extended compared to a draft policy released earlier this year for consultation, with the Clutha Youth Council proposing the policy also include council-owned sports fields and family events organised by the council.
District assets manager Jules Witt said that if the policy was approved, signs would be put up at the public areas making them smoke-free.
The council had a budget of $1500 for signs, but had been offered another $1000 from Public Health South, which promoted the policy. Signs would be put up as budgets allowed.
Public Health South made a similar approach to the Waitaki District Council during its annual plan process earlier this year, but that council declined to introduce a policy.
