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Problem Gambling Foundation
Healthy communities free from gambling harm
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) is a national non-profit organisation predominantly funded by the Ministry of Health with funds received from the gambling levy.
The Foundation is committed to health promotion that contributes to safer gambling practices through community education and the development of regulations and standards. Counselling is free of charge to the gambler, their family and others affected by problem gambling.
Problem Gambling Foundation - Latest News [Page 10]
Charitable Gaming Association misleading councils
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 9:45 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Claims by the Charitable Gaming Association that it is illegal for councils to introduce a sinking lid on pokie machines are deliberately misleading says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Skycity should repay stolen money
Monday, 20 August 2007, 2:12 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Today would be the ideal time for Skycity to refund the $700,000 stolen from a charity and gambled away in front of casino staff says the Problem Gambling Foundation More >>
Cap On Pokies A Win For Good Sense
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 4:16 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Cap on pokies a win for good sense The Rotorua District Council has shown good sense in deciding to retain a cap on the number of pokies in its area says the Problem Gambling Foundation. The council had been considering lifting the numbers allowed ... More >>
The Great Global Pokie Drop Record Attempt
Friday, 10 August 2007, 4:51 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Alistair Galpin suceeded in setting a record for dropping pokies from a helicopter today. More >>
Pokie drop from Helicopter
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 3:57 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Aucklander Alastair Galpin will drop up to five pokie machines out of a helicopter from a height of at least 500 feet. More >>
Rotorua splurges on pokies
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 2:54 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Rotorua is at the centre of an axis of pokie induced poverty says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Reduction in gambling harm welcomed
Friday, 13 July 2007, 1:27 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
A drop in the number of problem gamblers seeking help demonstrates that decreasing gambling opportunities can be effective in reducing problem gambling says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Children In Cars - A Price Of Pokies-- PGFNZ
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 3:26 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Reports of Roturua children being left in cars while their parents gamble on the pokies comes as no surprise to the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Call for full inquiry into loan sharks and gamblin
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 12:25 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
An Internal Affairs investigation into the Christchurch casino should be widened to include the whole gambling industry says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, John Stansfield. More >>
Government should stop funding Casinos
Monday, 11 June 2007, 9:49 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Recent events at the Christchurch casino demonstrate clearly why the government should stop investing in gambling says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO John Stansfield. More >>
Rugby Union may have scored own goal
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 1:01 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Sporting bodies are taking a huge risk when they invest in pubs that are dependant on pokie machine earnings, says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO John Stansfield. Mr Stansfield was commenting on the decision of the Canterbury Rugby Union to buy ... More >>
Workers will pay with their jobs
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 10:14 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Skycity shareholders may have to get used to a much lower rate of return on their investment says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, John Stansfield. More >>
Targeting Asians Unfair
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 9:35 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Exploiting vulnerable new migrants and robbing them of their dreams will not build a sustainable new business for Skycity says the Problem Gambling Foundation. More >>
Families Day an opportunity to reflect
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 2:37 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
May 15, 2007 Families Day an opportunity to reflect We should mark Families Day by acting to protect our families from harm says the Problem Gambling Foundation. "Technology that was supposed to have given us more leisure time has resulted in people working ... More >>
Industry avoids responsibility for kids on street
Friday, 11 May 2007, 4:01 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The decision to prosecute a Mangere woman who left her children unsupervised while she gambled on the the pokies highlights the double standard being applied to gambling related offences says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, John Stansfield. More >>
Gambling Foundation Supports Community Picket
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 2:51 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
A picket being organised by a Wellington community organisation is the natural reaction to a recent Gambling Commission decision that a Kilbirnie pub could place pokie machines in an outdoor smoking area, says the Problem Gambling Foundation CEO John Stansfield. More >>
Pokies Cheat Consumers
Monday, 16 April 2007, 3:22 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
A visiting Australian expert says most pokies are an unsafe product that mislead and deceive the consumer. More >>
Gambling Commission Gets It Wrong
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 3:19 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Gambling Commission has got it wrong in its decision to allow a Kilbirnie pub to place pokie machines in an outdoor smoking area says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO John Stansfield. Mr. Stansfield says the commission has ignored the views of ... More >>
Launch of Problem Gambling Campaign
Saturday, 24 March 2007, 1:39 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
March 22, 2007 Community Events to Mark the Launch of Problem Gambling Campaign The Problem Gambling Foundation will join communities around the country tomorrow in a series of events to mark the launch of a campaign to prevent and minimise gambling ... More >>
National Problem Gambling Campaign
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 5:10 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation in Wellington will join communities around the country this week to mark the launch of a campaign to prevent and minimise gambling harm. More >>
