Gambling harm literature scan
Information about the monthly literature scan for Ministry of Health gambling harm research.
PageDraft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28
Publication date:The Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28 Consultation document seeks comment on the proposed direction and content of the draft Strategy. It provides the full proposed Strategy for public consultation and includes the strategic plan, service plan, associated costs and problem gambling levy options.
Consultation for Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28 opens
Publication date:Today the Ministry of Health – Mānatu Hauora has opened consultation on the proposed strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm for the next three years.
Gambling harm
Last updated:Gambling harm is a significant health issue in New Zealand. It can have negative effects on the wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities.
PageProblem gambling data and statistics
Last updated:Statistical publications and data sets on problem gambling.
PageMental health, addiction and suicide prevention
Last updated:Information about the Ministry of Health’s work in mental health, addiction and suicide prevention.
PageGambling Act
Last updated:The government restricts and controls gambling to prevent and minimise the harm it causes through the Gambling Act 2003.
PageGambling harm evaluation
Last updated:Gambling harm evaluation assesses if harm prevention and minimisation has been implemented and is delivering intended outcomes.
PageCurrent research projects
Last updated:Current research projects commissioned by the Ministry of Health.
PageProjects to examine impact of gambling harm selected
Publication date:After a rigorous procurement process that kicked off in September last year, 15 projects have been selected to provide evidence that supports gambling harm prevention and reduction in New Zealand.Gambling harm research
Last updated:Gambling harm research builds a body of good-quality evidence on gambling, its impact on people and community, and ways of preventing and minimising harm.
PageGambling harm intervention services data
Last updated:Data on the number of people who have received gambling harm treatment services and have identified a primary problem gambling mode causing them harm.
PageNew Zealand Gambling Survey
Last updated:The New Zealand Gambling Survey collects information on gambling activities and prevalence of harm from adult New Zealanders over the past 12 months.
PageGambling statistics
Last updated:Evidence about the incidence and prevalence of gambling harm in the New Zealand population, drivers of gambling behaviour and service use.
PageMeasuring gambling harm
Last updated:Gambling harm is a significant social and economic issue that is felt across a spectrum from low to severe. There are several ways to measure gambling harm.
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