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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 5]
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 >>
Casino will have a high social cost for Samoa
Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 11:50 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand says if plans to build a casino in Samoa go ahead, there will be a high social cost to local people. More >>
Aligning gambling venue policies not considered
Monday, 29 March 2010, 4:38 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says Auckland City Council’s decision to adopt a different gambling venue policy from other regions in Auckland will not help the move towards the new Super City. More >>
Crackdown on loan sharks well overdue
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 11:34 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says Labour MP Carol Beaumont’s campaign to crackdown on loan sharks is long overdue but a step in the right direction. More >>
New research should inform gambling policy
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 10:07 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation says all Councils should consider new research which has found that there is almost one new problem gambler for each additional pokie machine (electronic gaming machine) in a community. More >>
Comedian addresses problem gambling
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 9:33 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Canadian stand-up comedian and therapeutic humourist, Paul Pringle, will be presenting at the 2010 International Gambling Conference being held at Auckland’s Crowne Plaza Hotel this week. More >>
Making pokies safer – we have the technology
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 10:00 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Smart cards and pre-commitment systems for gaming machines could be the answer to making pokies safer, and the technology already exists. More >>
People of Porirua speak out against pokies in thei
Monday, 15 February 2010, 11:55 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Hundreds of Porirua residents are having their say to make sure no more pokie machines are brought into their community. More >>
New Pasifika Problem Gambling Service Launched
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:56 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Mapu Maia, the new Pacific Unit at the Problem Gambling Foundation, was officially launched at a special event held yesterday in Auckland. More >>
Pacific Unit Set Up At Problem Gambling Foundation
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:55 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
Mapu Maia, the new Pacific Unit at the Problem Gambling Foundation, was officially launched at a special event held yesterday in Auckland. Over 50 people attended the celebration including representatives from Pasifika community groups, Ministry of ... More >>
South Island regions bucking the trend on pokies
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 2:11 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Pokie spend in the country’s 1500 pubs and clubs may have decreased over the last year, but that is not the case in some South Island regions. More >>
2010 International Gambling Conference
Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 11:58 am | Problem Gambling Foundation
The 2010 International Gambling Conference, being held at Auckland’s Crowne Plaza Hotel from 24 to 26 February, will explore the impact of technology on gambling. More >>
More Fallout From Pokies
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 2:43 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The people of Hawkes Bay have to deal with yet another disaster driven by problem gambling and pokie machines says the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand. More >>
Problem Gambling Foundation staff member gets QSM
Thursday, 7 January 2010, 4:35 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) is proud that one of their staff was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in the 2010 New Year Honours. John Wong, National Asian Services Director at PGF, was awarded the QSM for services to the ethnic community. ... More >>
Gambling Has No Place In Christmas Stockings
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 12:07 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Lottery tickets and scratch cards are popular gifts at Christmas time but the Problem Gambling Foundation wants to remind parents that they are not an appropriate gift for children. More >>
NZ woman’s book provides hope for problem gamblers
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 2:45 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
“I curse that win. It was the beginning of the life of a loser. That win led to the loss of my home, my children’s inheritance, my quality of life: in fact, it cost me my future for years to come.” Lynette Whale. More >>
Dunedin Council Flooded by Anti-pokie Submissions
Friday, 6 November 2009, 2:24 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Hundreds of Dunedin residents are having their say to make sure no more pokie machines are brought into their city. More >>
Aucklanders speak out about pokie machines
Friday, 6 November 2009, 1:37 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Thousands of Aucklanders are having their say to keep the number of pokie machines down in their city. Over four thousand written submissions were presented to Auckland City Councillors yesterday, 5 November; the closing date for public submissions on ... More >>
Keep a Lid on Number of Pokies in Auckland
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 4:42 pm | Problem Gambling Foundation
Auckland City already has 3098 pokies and the Problem Gambling Foundation questions why the city needs so many of these harmful machines. With the Auckland City Council currently reviewing their gambling venue policy, the Problem Gambling Foundation ... More >>
