Problem Gambling Contacts

Problem Gambling in New Zealand

Problem Gambling and the Role of the Ministry of Health

Problem Gambling Research Programme

Problem Gambling Levy

Regulatory Agency Roles

Contacts

Problem Gambling in New Zealand
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm

Contacts

Ministry of Health
If you would like more information about the problem gambling strategy and the role of the Ministry of Health, the key contact person is:

Barbara Phillips
Manager, Problem Gambling
Ministry of Health
DDI: 04 460 4746
Mobile: 0274 807 869
Barbara_Phillips@moh.govt.nz

Department of Internal Affairs
For further information about the Gambling Act 2003, gambling regulations and harm minimisation visit the Department of Internal Affairs website at www.dia.govt.nz

Department of Inland Revenue
There is information about the collection of the problem gambling levy on IRD’s website – www.ird.govt.nz/duties-levies/gaming-machines/othertaxes-gamingmachineduty-problemgamblinglevy.html

Problem Gambling Helplines
The Gambling Helpline is available toll-fee on 0800 645 655.

The Helpline also runs specialist lines;

Maori Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 656
Pasifika Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 657
Youth Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 659
Gambling Debt Helpline – 0800 654 658

The Gambling Helpline also have a variety of resources on their website, www.gamblingproblem.co.nz

The Problem Gambling Foundation also runs an Asian Hotline, available toll-free on 0800 664 262.