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Industry News and updates AUG 2024

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:20:07 GMT

Latest News - August 2024

One of the most notable updates is the New Zealand government’s investment of NZ$76 million in a new strategy to prevent and minimize gambling harm. This strategy focuses on five key areas of problem gambling, demonstrating the government’s commitment to tackling gambling-related issues across the country. This initiative reflects a broader push to address the social and economic impacts of gambling, particularly in vulnerable communities.

Additionally, SkyCity Entertainment Group, one of New Zealand’s major casino operators, reported a challenging financial year with a net loss of NZ$140.4 million. This comes amid various regulatory pressures, including anti-money laundering settlements and temporary casino closures, which have significantly impacted the company’s operations.

There are also ongoing discussions about regulating online casinos in New Zealand, with the government expecting a regulated market to generate around $500 million. This move is part of a broader effort to control offshore gambling and ensure that local regulations protect consumers.

These developments indicate a dynamic and rapidly changing gambling environment in New Zealand, with increased regulatory scrutiny and efforts to mitigate the social harms associated with gambling.

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chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:48:07 GMT

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What's Happening

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:53:48 GMT

Upcoming events hosted by Ngā Manga Pūriri

Tēnā ra koutou katoa

Our Kaimahi have been busy building relationships within the rohe that have been indicated to us as those needing the most attention.

We had our Board member Bully and his partner join us in our visit to Te Hā Oranga on Tuesday. We were able to present to them all and learn about all the services they provide so where we are best suited and how we are able to best awhi their most vulnerable. Whanaungatanga was the focus.

Daffodil Day. We have all been affected by someone who has/is suffering from some form of cancer and for Ngā Manga Pūriri we don't have to look much further than within our own team. We were frivideldged to attend a Daffodil Day Breakfast Fundraiser in Kaikohe at Northland College. Following on we will be at Te Kona for the Tamariki Vision Testing Day. This is an all day event where all the schools of Kaikohe will eventually present to have tamariki tested.

NMP wil be participating in The Beast Mud Run in Puketona.

NMP will be holding an event at the Bay Adventurer Emergency Housing Units in Paihia. We have invited Police, MSD, Corrections, MNWR, Yellow Brick Road, NHHT, TROW, THOON, NISS, Family Harm, Kainga Ora, Financial Mentors, Solomon Group, TKEMKT, Ngati Rehia and many more, of which so far over half have confirmed their attendance. This event , again, is to support and awhi our most vulnerable and ensure that they have all the correct information to dream and aspire for more. Services like ours and others will support our whānau to address issues which may be holding them back and, we are a mobile service so we are taking the services to them.

September 5th-11th is GHAW week, officially. On the 8th & 9th we have been given the opportunity to participate in an event in Auckland and Sky City Casino which I have gratefully accepted. Our stall will be in the evening and we look forward to greeting all that come through the doors,

There are many more events to include in our calendar and as dates are confirmed we will update you all.

Mauriora

Tania.

Food Parcels with Salvation Army

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:35:59 GMT

We operate on an Appointment only basis this can be done over the phone, via email and walk in and Hours are now:

Monday 930am to 12pm
Tuesday 930am to 3pm closed for lunch from 12 till 1pm
Wednesday 930am to 12pm
Thursday 930am to 3pm closed for lunch from 12 till 1pm
Friday 930 too 3pm closed for lunch from 12 till 1pm

The Salvation Army Foodbank Criteria Requirements

Kai Parcels allowance will be up to 3 parcels in 6 months

For your visit, you are required to bring the following:

Proof of ID ie; Birth certificate, Drivers licence, Passport, Statutory Declaration form or other.
Community Service Card.
Work and Income letter stating you have no food grant available, a breakdown of your benefit and confirmation of dependants included in your benefit.

1 ^st visit-ID of some sort

2 ^nd Visit-Bill and or WINZ letter

3 ^rd Visit-As above and a budget plan if needed

It takes a village

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:28:30 GMT

So proud to work alongside amazing kaimahi from Te Kotahitanga E Mahi Kaha Trust, The Solomon Group, THOON, NHHT, NISS and Mid North Budgeting Sevices.

Thanks to Josh and Connor at the Bay Adventurer for allowing us to bring our services out to our whānau and to our whānau for sharing your space, story, and time.

We look forward to our next visit.

If you would like a visit from our team, or have an upcoming event send us a message or call and we can organize to be there.

$82,000 a day spent on pokies

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:35:54 GMT

Northlanders spend $7.4m on pokies in first quarter alone - at $82,000 a day

Northlanders spent $7.4 million on pokie machines in the first quarter of this year, or just over $82,000 a day, as a significant investment to prevent and minimise harm caused by gambling is announced.

Figures from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) show Northlanders sank $82,222 a day on Class 4 gaming machines in the first quarter, compared with $7.9m, or $87,777 daily, in the December quarter.

A staggering $36m was spent on pokie machines in Northland last year compared with $32.7m the year before.

Societies that give grants from pokie machine profits in Northland include the Oxford Sports Trust, Four Winds Foundation, Grassroots Trust, Pub Charity, Rano Community Trust, The Lion Foundation, Pelorus Trust, Trillian Trust, Bluesky Community Trust, Grassroots Trust and Kaiwaka Sports Association.

The Government is investing $76m into a new Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm nationwide that will include education initiatives to reduce harm to young people, and better support given to vulnerable communities including Māori, Pasifika and Asians.

"Gambling harm is a serious public health issue and can have a devastating effect on the wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities. One in five New Zealanders will experience gambling harm in their lives, or know someone close who does," Health Minister Andrew Little said.

The strategy will also include new and expanded digital services and supports, and a de-stigmatisation initiative to help change the conversation around gambling harm and encourage people to seek help.

Whangārei-based Ngā Manga Puriri , specialists in problem gambling and addiction services in Northland, is supportive of the Government's strategy towards combating the problem.

Practice lead Cordelia Waetford said since there were a lot of barriers preventing gamblers from accessing treatment, strategies brought hope for initiatives such as korero around gambling harm.

"We know pokies are the most harmful form of gambling, and funding is necessary for us to continue our work in reaching marginalised and targeted groups that are the most vulnerable."

Source: By Imran Ali for NZ Herald

Reducing Pokies Harm

cordelia@nmp.org.nz (Cordelia Waetford) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 02:04:13 GMT

Public consultation on reducing pokies harm

The Government is looking into strengthening regulations (rules) to minimise harm from Class 4 gambling (pokies) in New Zealand.

Pokies in our pubs, clubs and TAB NZ outlets are the most harmful form of gambling in New Zealand. Most of the people who contact gambling help service providers say pokies are their source of harm. Māori and Pacific communities, who may already be experiencing financial or social challenges, experience disproportionate harm from a concentration of pokies in their neighbourhoods.

Strengthening regulations could help prevent and minimise the risk of harmful gambling for whānau and communities. The Government is considering a range of options focused on how staff in pubs and clubs identify and deal with harmful gambling, potential changes to the machines and opportunities for more penalties.

This is the first stage of the Government’s steps to prevent and minimise harm from pokies.

Credit: reducingpokiesharm - dia.govt.nz

Gambling Harm Awareness Week

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 08:43:42 GMT

Gambling Harm Awareness Week - 31st Oct- 6th Sept

With a focus on youth we partnered up with artist collective Elevate Minds and facilitated workshops on safe gaming with the tamariki of Te Rangi Aniwaniwa.

Gaming is the act of playing electronic games or video games. Excessive gaming can lead to addiction and can be a pre-cursor to online gambling.

The tamariki co-designed tikanga for safe gaming and came up with their own kupu “Kia Tika te Tākaro” which translates to Play Safe!

On Friday 4th September the tamariki of Te Rangi Aniwaniwa expressed their learnings through a live mural which was completed inside the school's gymnasium. The gymnasium is a hub for sport in Kaitaia and is used weekly by approximately 1000 people.

The tamariki who were involved in the workshops and the mural were presented with a t.shirt - “Kia Tika te Tākaro”.

Ngā Mihi to the staff and tamariki of Te Rangi Aniwaniwa for allowing Ngā Manga Pūriri to workshop and raise awareness around safe gaming.

Staying on guard

chalachase@gmail.com (Chala Chase) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:43:42 GMT

Online gambling is becoming prevalent in our communities. Here are some strategies to help you or someone you know who maybe affected.

Try download the app Bet Blocker - a free tool to help control your gambling, blocking access to 12,000 gambling websites.

https://www.choicenotchance.org.nz/unders.../online-gambling

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