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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 3]
Poll Shows Strong Support For ‘Sinking Lid’ On Pokies
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 1:46 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
An overwhelming majority of Aucklanders believe the city has too many pokies and want to see the Council adopt a sinking lid policy according to a new poll being released today. More >>
Record number of anti-pokie submissions delivered
Friday, 1 March 2013, 11:23 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
A record 9,061 written submissions in support of a ‘sinking lid’ on pokies were delivered to Auckland Council yesterday by the ‘No More Pokies’ community coalition. More >>
No more pokies Auckland - choose a healthier future
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 3:44 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
That is the theme for a campaign, endorsed by more than 20 organisations, which is being launched with a video of children sharing their hopes and dreams for the future. More >>
Gamblefree Day tomorrow
Friday, 31 August 2012, 4:50 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Auckland event: Whanau Fun Day at Papakura Marae, 29 Hunua Road, Papakura, between 10am and 2pm. More >>
Gamblefree Day focuses on family
Wednesday, 22 August 2012, 11:08 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Family events and activities are happening all around the country leading up to Gamblefree Day, Saturday 1 September. Tony Milne, Problem Gambling Foundation National Manager of Public Health, says Gamblefree Day is the major awareness-raising day for problem ... More >>
Share a story for Gamblefree Day
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 2:02 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Chance Gamblefree Day story competition. Share a story for Gamblefree Day Story telling is the theme for a Gamblefree Day competition this year hosted by Asian Family Services at the Problem Gambling Foundation in conjunction with Choice Not Chance. The competition, ... More >>
Choice Not Chance: The Nelson Experience.
Monday, 6 August 2012, 10:45 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Recovered gambler and well-known Christchurch rapper Scribe will be bustin’ rhymes on the Church Steps in a bid to stop others taking his path to pub pokies. More >>
Christchurch Pubs Proud to be Pokie Free
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 1:18 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Pegasus Arms in Christchurch is hosting an event tonight to recognize local pubs that are “pokie-free and proud of it.” The event marks the launch of a new project to recognize some of the great places in the city that thrive without gambling. More >>
Christchurch City Council to retain sinking lid on pokies
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 3:47 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation congratulates the Christchurch City Council for retaining its ‘sinking lid’ policy on pokies. This means earthquake-affected venues will not be able to transfer their machines to another venue. More >>
International Gambling Conference 2012
Monday, 13 February 2012, 3:04 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The 4th International Gambling Conference is being held at Auckland’s Crowne Plaza Hotel from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 24 February 2012. More >>
No surprise pokie spending up in Canterbury
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:27 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says the national increase in spending on pokies could have been driven by the rise in spending in Christchurch and nearby regions, which accounted for over 50 percent of the total increase. More >>
Children going hungry because of pokies
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 4:36 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says more needs to be done to stop children in the Far North going hungry because their parents are spending money playing on the pokies. More >>
Gamblefree Day--1 September 2011
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 3:42 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Tomorrow, Thursday 1 September, is Gamblefree Day. More >>
Young Poets Express their Feelings in Gamblefree Day Poetry
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 3:33 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Poetry competition won by a 15-year-old entrant in the Gamblefree Day poetry competition run by Mapu Maia, the Problem Gambling Foundation’s Pacific unit, and Radio Samoa. A prize giving ceremony will be held on Gamblefree Day, Thursday 1 September, at ... More >>
Young poets in Gamblefree Day poetry competition
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 2:36 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Mummy and daddy please choose me instead of gambling. Some days I go to school looking like a fool wanting some food. While you both go and feed the machines until they're full. I'm hungry for food and I’m hungry for your love. But all I get is none of ... More >>
Hip Hop Rapper Scribe at Gamblefree Day
Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:25 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Hip Hop rapper Scribe will be part of the fun at the Waka on the Waitemata event being held on Gamblefree Day, Thursday 1 September at Orakei Water Sports at Auckland’s Okahu Landing. More >>
GamblefreeDay 2011 to be launched with Waka on the Waitemata
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 12:30 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
This year’s Gamblefree Day on Thursday 1 September features a host of events and activities around the country and will be officially launched with ‘Waka on the Waitemata’ at Auckland’s Okahu Bay. More >>
Canterbury at high risk of problem gambling
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 11:02 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation is concerned about the high risk of problem gambling in Canterbury. More >>
Convention centre at what cost to Auckland?
Monday, 13 June 2011, 12:38 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
While the Problem Gambling Foundation applauds the building of a convention centre in the heart of Auckland, it is concerned about the social impact of increasing the number of pokie machines and gambling tables at SkyCity Casino. More >>
Communities getting bare minimum from pokie trusts
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 2:06 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation is questioning why many pokie trusts are unable to return to communities any more than the minimum amount of gaming machine proceeds that they are required to by law. Graeme Ramsey, Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, ... More >>
