A new gambling bill is currently before Parliament. The Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill is a private member’s bill in the name of Te Ururoa Flavell.
Have your say in creating better gambling laws by making a written submission or make an online submission here – www.haveyoursayonpokies.co.nz/ to the Select Committee. This can be as short or as long as you like. You can submit for or against parts of the bill or the entire bill. If you make a written submission, you can also make an oral presentation. You can be as creative as you like. This is your chance to tell your story about the impact of gambling on you, your family and your community and to tell politicians about the changes that you want to see.
p.s. Some info, current editorial from the Herald
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10812126
Current facts on gambling
www.pgfnz.org.nz/Fact-Sheets-/0,2731,13132,00.html
Is gambling a concern in NZ?
http://choicenotchance.org.nz/gambling-in-nz/is-gambling-really-a-problem-new-zealand
5 year distribution of Pokie funds under the current system in Auckland– see PDF attached (as requested by some local organisations)
