Research and Information on Problem Gambling
Are you looking for further information on the effects of problem gambling in New Zealand, or doing a research project? Here you can find out more.
Health Sponsorship Council (HSC) Research
The HSC uses research to develop health promotion programmes, including the Kiwi Lives problem gambling programme.
View HSC's problem gambling research.
Order HSC resources - postcards or pamphlets.
The Department of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) administers gambling legislation, licenses gambling activities (except for casino gambling), ensures compliance with the legislation and provides public information and education. The DIA website has fact sheets, statistics, news and press releases, and data on the electronic monitoring of gaming machines.
Visit the Department of Internal Affairs Website
The Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is responsible for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling, including: funding and coordinating national and local problem gambling services; raising awareness of the risks of problem gambling; and conducting in-depth research about problem gambling in New Zealand so that we can learn more about the harm it causes.
Visit the Ministry of Health's gambling information page.
SHORE
The Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation (SHORE) is based at Massey University. SHORE researchers recently carried out a study into the social and economic impacts of gambling in New Zealand.
View SHORE's Socio-Economic Impacts of Gambling research
Auckland University of Technology
The Auckland University of Technology's Gambling Research Centre was established in 2003 within the National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research.
Visit the Auckland University of Technology's Gambling Research page.
The Centre for Gambling Studies
The Centre for Gambling Studies is part of the University of Auckland's School of Population Health.
Visit the Centre for Gambling Studies' website
The Problem Gambling Foundation
The Problem Gambling Foundation has a library with an online catalogue of gambling-related literature that can be ordered.
View Problem Gambling Foundation's library catalogue
The PGF also maintains a website linking to resources and information about problem gambling.
View the Problem Gambling Foundation's resources and information page.
Gambling Watch
Gambling Watch is an independent website designed to inform the public about gambling issues affecting New Zealand. Their particular focus is information for communities who wish to have their say on gambling venues in their area