Local council campaigns

The Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) supports the need for the development of an effective and caring public health policy for the introduction, maintenance and regulation of gambling in New Zealand. PGF advocates the need to separate regulation from enforcement and policy, and the need for an independent commission.

The Foundation supports the rights of local government and its citizens to have a say in the type and quantum of gambling in their community and the need for independent research in this area. The PGF regularly presents these concerns, supported by evidence, to Select Committees of Parliament, Committees of Inquiry, the Casino Control Authority and other committees, and to political parties, legislative bodies, media and other informative organisations.

PGF is committed to raising awareness about the harm that can result from gambling in New Zealand.

For further information contact the Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Ramsey, on (09) 368 1520.

Support Invercargill City Council's excellent new policy proposal

Invercargill City Council has just proposed an excellent new policy – no new TAB outlets, no new pokie venues, and no new pokie machines!

No matter where you live, you can show your support for this policy by sending in a submission before Friday, 7 October 2011.

Use our template, and either email the council your submission or print it and mail it to them yourself. Details are at the bottom of the submission document. Submission form

Other Territorial Local Authorities

Click here to check the current Territorial Local Authority (TLA) status in your region, including the current policy, the number of pokie machines and venues and when the next review is scheduled.