RELATED LINKS

HARM MINIMISATION

Gambling Helpline New Zealand

The Gambling Helpline is the national freephone for ongoing motivational support, referral and information service for gambling problems. Call 0800 654 655 for more information.

Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health is approaching the problem gambling issue through both public health (primary prevention) and treatment (secondary and tertiary prevention) services. See their website for more details.

Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand

The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand provides free counselling and support to individuals and families adversely affected by gambling.

REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

Department of Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs is the regulatory body responsible for governing the operation of all Class 4 (gaming machine) gambling societies.

INDUSTRY BODIES

Charity Gaming Association

The Charity Gaming Association (CGA) is an organisation formed by New Zealand gaming machine societies to develop and maintain standards, policies and procedures to demonstrate their gaming machine operations meet international best practice.