PGF Services - Christchurch

Community Organisation

PGF Services - Christchurch
20 Buckleys Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
81 days ago

Sign the petition to ban gambling ads

The Team from PGF Services - Christchurch

We're calling on you to help us put an end to gambling ads. Join us in signing this petition and let your voice be heard!

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977 days ago

Kiwis spend over $2.6 billion on gambling

The Team from PGF Services - Christchurch

New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the … View more
New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the regulations for harm minimisation for Class 4 gambling machines (pokies). Make sure to have your say!

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983 days ago

Got a question about gambling harm?

The Team from PGF Services - Christchurch

If you've got a question about gambling harm in Aotearoa, or are just interested in learning more about the impacts of gambling in New Zealand, we host a weekly Zoom session focussing on educating people about harm reduction and reducing the risk of gambling harm.

Join us every Wednesday … View more
If you've got a question about gambling harm in Aotearoa, or are just interested in learning more about the impacts of gambling in New Zealand, we host a weekly Zoom session focussing on educating people about harm reduction and reducing the risk of gambling harm.

Join us every Wednesday between 11.30am and 12.15pm.
Meeting ID: 873 2887 2341
Passcode: 379685

us02web.zoom.us...

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997 days ago

Have your say on pokies in Selwyn.

The Team from PGF Services - Christchurch

The Selwyn District Council is currently reviewing its Class 4 gambling venues policy. You can have your say on its proposed policy until Friday 4 March.

The Council is proposing two policy options:
Option 1 - A policy with a cap of 124 Class 4 gaming machines
Option 2 - A policy with a … View more
The Selwyn District Council is currently reviewing its Class 4 gambling venues policy. You can have your say on its proposed policy until Friday 4 March.

The Council is proposing two policy options:
Option 1 - A policy with a cap of 124 Class 4 gaming machines
Option 2 - A policy with a sinking lid on the number of Class 4 gaming machines

Currently, the Selwyn District Council has a cap of 113 gaming machines. We are encouraging the Council to adopt a sinking lid policy and prohibit relocations or club mergers. A sinking lid is the best policy to control the growth of gambling and minimise harm.

For more info visit our website www.pgf.nz...

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1540 days ago

Gambling harm and alternative activities

The Team from PGF Services - Christchurch

Kia ora Ōtautahi. It's the final day (for our working week!) of gambling harm awareness week. I hope you have learnt more about gambling harm and about the free, easy, flexible and confidential services available to support the journey of those experiencing gambling harm to a better place. As… View moreKia ora Ōtautahi. It's the final day (for our working week!) of gambling harm awareness week. I hope you have learnt more about gambling harm and about the free, easy, flexible and confidential services available to support the journey of those experiencing gambling harm to a better place. As it is Friday and I the weekend, I thought I would share some alternative activities and events
Looking for free events for the weekend? Check out event finda www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Like comedy? Try Scared Scriptless courttheatre.org.nz... Like dancing? Try belly dancing www.fireflybellydance.co.nz... or partner dancing www.salsalatina.nz...
Like adventure? Check out Christchurch Adventure Park (free and paid activities listed) christchurchadventurepark.com...
Like sports? Join a club www.sportcanterbury.org.nz...
Like art - Do an Art Metro class www.artmetro.co.nz... or join Ōtautahi Creative Spaces (for those experiencing any form of mental distress) otautahicreativespaces.org.nz...

What other activities or events are on that make a great alternative to gambling harm? Enjoy the weekend everyone and find something fun that helps you let go in a positive way

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