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.

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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 >>

Killer Drugs on New Zealand Streets

Friday, 15 April 2011, 2:24 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The National Society of Opioid Treatment Providers (NAOTP) says substitution treatment has been proven to save lives and reduce levels of crime. This comment is made in response to a 20/20 programme on the tragic case of two under-18-year-old boys who ... More >>

Lottery /scratch tickets are not good stocking stuffers

Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 1:13 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

With Christmas just around the corner, the Problem Gambling Foundation wants to remind parents that lottery tickets and scratch cards are not appropriate gifts for children. More >>

Richard Northey steps down as Chair of PGF Board

Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 11:00 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

After eight years as Chair of the Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) Board, Richard Northey is stepping down to concentrate on his new role with Auckland Council after his recent election to its Governing Body. More >>

Survey shows what people really think about pokies

Monday, 8 November 2010, 5:11 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

Only 12 percent of respondents in a recent survey thought the responsibility for the distribution of gambling profits should remain with people who operate gambling activities, such as pokie trusts. More >>

It’s time to farewell pokie trusts

Thursday, 4 November 2010, 2:40 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation says now is the time to review the current system of distributing pokie funds through trusts, a system which continues to be abused. More >>

It’s time to put people before pokie machines

Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 11:41 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation says it is time to put people before pokie machines and that’s exactly what Te Ururoa Flavell’s Gambling Harm Reduction Bill proposes. More >>

Special event to launch Asian Family Services

Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 3:06 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

Asian Family Services at the Problem Gambling Foundation will be officially opened by Hon Pansy Wong, Minister for Ethnic Affairs, at a special event being held on Friday 29 October at 3.30pm at the Problem Gambling Foundation’s Auckland office. More >>

Restaurants offering discount on Gamblefree Day

Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 3:32 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

Over 220 restaurants around New Zealand are offering a discount for diners in support of Gamblefree Day on Wednesday 1 September. More >>

Something for everyone on Gamblefree Day

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 12:09 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

From street theatre with pokie machines being demolished in a puff of smoke, to restaurant dining discounts and community events, there is something for everyone on Gamblefree Day Wednesday 1 September. More >>

Australia, NZ aligned in approach to gambling

Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:30 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

The final Australian Productivity Commission report on gambling released yesterday shows Australia and New Zealand are aligned in their approaches to gambling. More >>

SkyCity continues to profit from crime

Monday, 21 June 2010, 3:14 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation questions why SkyCity Casino continues to profit from the millions of dollars that finds its way into their coffers from criminal activity. More >>

Far North District Council ignores public opinion

Thursday, 17 June 2010, 10:32 am | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation says the Far North District Council has not listened to the community when considering the options for their three-yearly Gaming and TAB Venue Policy review. More >>

Maori Party Bill to put communities in control

Friday, 4 June 2010, 12:05 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation is delighted the Maori Party’s Gambling Harm Reduction Bill submitted for ballot addresses the big issues around problem gambling. More >>

Penalty is only a slap on the hand

Monday, 31 May 2010, 3:40 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation is not surprised that the Lion and Perry Foundations have now decided not to contest an Internal Affairs Department decision which will prevent them granting pokie funds to four Northern harness racing clubs in the future. More >>

Prosecutions and trustees must repay money

Thursday, 6 May 2010, 2:36 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) says that the Gambling Commission’s decision to suspend the licences of two gaming machine trusts is not nearly enough. More >>

Big increase in people seeking help for addiction

Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:40 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The latest figures released by the Ministry of Health indicate a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for problem gambling. More >>

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