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New Zealand is setting a record today
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 9:55 am | Problem Gambling Committee
NEWS RELEASE: TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2009 New Zealand is setting a record - 24 hours to get it over the line New Zealand will be the home of a new world record at Midday, Wednesday 22 April, 2009. Supporting the Problem Gambling Foundation, ... More >>
Reminder of the link between neglect and Gambling
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 2:36 pm | Problem Gambling Committee
Nia Glassie's mother Lisa Kuka was found guilty of manslaughter in the High Court in Rotorua. More >>
Casinos Challenged to Return Benefits of Crime
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 11:15 am | Problem Gambling Committee
The Problem Gambling Foundation is challenging Skycity to return stolen money spent at their casino. More >>
Rejection of Pokies a victory for Glenorchy
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 10:16 am | Problem Gambling Committee
The decision to keep Glenorchy free of pokie machines is a victory for local democracy says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Online gambling plan dangerous
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 10:05 am | Problem Gambling Committee
August 15, 2007 Online gambling plan dangerous The Lotteries Commission should not be allowed to make online sales unless they can prove this will not lead to an increase in gambling harm says the Problem Gambling Foundation. CEO, John Stansfield, says ... More >>
Gambling Act review an opportunity
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 12:46 am | Problem Gambling Committee
Gambling Act review an opportunity A review of the Gambling Act provides a great opportunity for all politicians to work together to protect the public says the Problem Gambling Foundation. "It is time for a co-operative approach to developing legislation ... More >>
Time to crackdown on casinos
Friday, 27 July 2007, 12:17 am | Problem Gambling Committee
Its time for a crackdown on crime at casinos and pokie bars says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Reducing casino security staff a worry
Friday, 29 June 2007, 10:38 am | Problem Gambling Committee
June 29, 2007 Reducing casino security staff a worry Reports that Skycity is reducing the number of security staff at casinos at a time when serious public safety issues are being raised are a worry says the Problem Gambling Foundation. CEO John Stansfield ... More >>
Problem Gambling on the Increase
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 10:15 am | Problem Gambling Committee
Problem Gambling on the Increase The numbers of people seeking help from the Problem Gambling Foundation is almost double that of 12 months ago. Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, John Stansfield, says that 150 new people used the service in March this year ... More >>
Asian Team Marks Launch of Gambling Campaign
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 10:29 am | Problem Gambling Committee
Asian Team Marks Launch of Problem Gambling Campaign A performance by a Korean cultural group will open an event to mark the launch of a campaign to prevent problem gambling at the Fickling Centre in Mt Roskill at 2pm on Friday. The event organized by the ... More >>
Wharf causes more problems than its worth
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 9:38 am | Problem Gambling Committee
“Queenstown residents must be questioning the value of having casinos in their community,” says John Stansfield, CEO of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF). More >>
Papakura wins with pokie licence suspension
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 9:31 am | Problem Gambling Committee
“The Gambling Commission is to be commended for closing down the Whitehouse Tavern. However, it is very disappointing that it is not for longer,” says Kataraina Tuhaka, South Auckland community worker for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand ... More >>
Gamblers may miss out
Friday, 17 November 2006, 3:26 pm | Problem Gambling Committee
Debbie Edwards from SkyCity called for a 25% reduction in funding available for problem gambling treatment providers in a hearing before the Gambling Commission this morning. More >>
Increased violence in gambling-related crime
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 4:39 pm | Problem Gambling Committee
"Gambling-related crime has become more violent and involves greater amounts of money," says John Stansfield, CEO of the Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF). More >>
Report voices service providers' concerns
Wednesday, 22 September 2004, 1:17 pm | Problem Gambling Committee
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand congratulates the Gambling Commission on the publication of a first-class report in which all voices have been heard and recorded. More >>
National Day of Action proposed
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 3:03 pm | Problem Gambling Committee
A national day of action to raise awareness on problem gambling in New Zealand has been proposed by delegates at the CommUnity Action on Gambling Conference, held in Hamilton August 30 to 1st September, 2004. More >>
Internal Affairs issues warning over gambling
Friday, 20 August 2004, 9:45 am | Problem Gambling Committee
The Department of Internal Affairs today issued a press release on the issue of text competitions which are aimed at young people - and whether they breach the Gambling Act. More >>
One in 120 Kiwis Have Been Counselled for Gambling
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:20 pm | Problem Gambling Committee
The number of people seeking help from problem gambling counselling services in 2003 continued the growth trend of previous years, according to national statistics published by The Problem Gambling Committee. The statistics also show that the total pool of ... More >>
