Paula Snowden
As pokies fall quiet, millions dry up for community groups
With bars and gaming venues closed, the Problem Gambling Foundation's Paula Snowden says many gamblers are expressing relief they've no access to the pokies. However Martin Cheer from Pub Charity… Audio
ATM's and Pokies
We speak to Paula Snowden, the CEO of the Problem Gambling Foundation. Audio
Does the Gambling Act need an update?
Sky City wants to launch a new, Europe-based online casino later this year, using legislative loopholes to target Kiwi punters without many, if any, regulations. Paula Snowden from the Problem… Audio
Move to migrate pokies out of poorer suburbs
The Problem Gambling Foundation favours moving pokies out of poorer suburbs. A move to migrate pokie machines is to be considered by Wellington city council, but it's prompting concerns this would… Audio
Midwives to hold make or break meeting with Minister
The College of Midwives will not ruling out legal action if it does not receive support from the Minister of Health for its pay equity claims and support for changes to how the profession is funded… Audio
The impact of gambling on poor NZ communities
Problem gambling advocates in New Zealand are calling for electronic gaming machines to be eliminated in vulnerable communities like South Auckland. Audio
Should gambling be advertised on TV?
Advertising of gambling is overseen by the Gambling Act however not all forms can be controlled. We ask our panelists what they think of online gambling sites being advertised on TV during prime time… Audio
Are video games encouraging children to gamble?
The Problem Gambling Foundation and a number of psychologists concerned over what they say is an alarming new trend of video games that encourage children to gamble. They're called pay-to-loot… Audio
Poker machine harm
Paula Snowden talks about a new study which has found that pokie machines continue to be a big problem for family life. Audio
Tobacco tax increase encourages smokers to quit
The April tax increase on tobacco already looks to have had an impact on the number of people giving up smoking. A survey by the smoking cessation support organisation, The Quit Group, shows that 4000… Audio