Media Release

4 August 2006

Consultation sought on problem gambling service plan

The Ministry of Health is seeking submissions on its draft Consultation Document which includes a Service Plan, Needs Assessment and Levy Calculations for preventing and minimising gambling harm over the three-years 2007-2010.

The service plan outlines the way the ministry proposes to fund intervention and public health services to reduce gambling harm, including workforce development and research.

The levy calculation draft includes the proposed levy rates that the different gambling sectors will contribute toward the total levy amount.
Consultation will commence today. Written submissions are invited alongside public meetings to be held around New Zealand. Submissions close Friday 29 Septmeber 2006 (extended from 8 September).

Consultation timetable

Location	Venue	Date & Time
Auckland	Parnell Trust Venue Solutions 545 Parnell Rd	Tue 22 August 10 am-12.30 pm
Hamilton	Ferrybank Reception & Conference Centre Grantham St	Wed 23 August 9.30 am – 12 noon
Wellington	Meetings on The Terrace 152 The Terrace	Thu 24 August 9.30 am – 12 noon
Dunedin	Otago Museum 419 Great King St	Tue 29 August 9.30 am – 12 noon
Christchurch	Holiday Inn on Avon 356 Oxford Terrace	Wed 30 August 9.30 am – 12 noon

For more information and to download a copy of the report visit www.moh.govt.nz/problemgambling or contact Fiona Mayo 027 544 3751.