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ABOUT IGC
This well-established biennial event is one of the leading international conferences on preventing and minimising harmful gambling, attracting delegates from New Zealand and around the world. Be at the forefront of changes in the gambling landscape and be part of a conference featuring compelling workshops and international keynotes.
The conference aims to enhance the skills of the those who work in all areas of the preventing and minimising gambling harm sector, sharing knowledge about the latest research, public health interventions and treatment techniques, and encouraging national and international collaborations. The conference receives no funding or support from the gambling industry.
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AUT Gambling and Addictions Research Centre
The Gambling and Addictions Research Centre at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) brings together research that improves New Zealanders' understanding of how gambling and addictions affect society, and enhances policy and professional practice. The centre aims to:
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disseminate research-based information through publications, seminars and mass media
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advocate evidence-based gambling and addictions policy and service provision
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develop and provide education programmes
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promote and support postgraduate teaching and research, and
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work collaboratively with other research organisations and stakeholders
PGF Services
The Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) is a national Charitable Trust dedicated to reducing gambling harm and supporting wellbeing across Aotearoa. Established more than 25 years ago as a small telephone helpline, PGF has grown into a comprehensive provider of clinical and public health services, supporting individuals, whānau and communities throughout the motu.
Our qualified practitioners deliver free, professional counselling for anyone affected by gambling harm, recognising the complexity of mental health and addiction and the uniqueness of each person’s recovery journey. Our peer support specialists are integral to our work, contributing across the organisation in both clinical and public health settings. Their lived experience of gambling harm brings depth, insight and authenticity to our services, strengthening our holistic, person-centred approach to support and wellbeing.
Our public health team works alongside communities to raise awareness of gambling harm, promote early help seeking, and support environments that prevent and minimise harm. Our advocacy efforts ensure the voices of tāngata whaiora inform robust policy and regulation, contributing to positive system-level change.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins our organisational strategy, policies and practices, guiding us in genuine partnership and grounding our mahi in the founding principles of Aotearoa.
Our diverse and committed workforce is united by a shared vision:
Kia tū ai a Aotearoa hei whenua ngaruru mō te katoa — Aotearoa is a socially just nation where all people flourish.
Mapu Maia
Mapu Maia provides culturally grounded public health, social support, and clinical services for Pasifika individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling harm and mental health and other addictions. As the only Pacific-led national gambling-harm provider in Aotearoa New Zealand, Mapu Maia delivers for Pacific, by Pacific approach, integrating clinical and cultural expertise to ensure that all services reflect Pacific worldviews, values, linguistics and practice.
“Guided by our purpose and committed to our mission” We walk alongside families to strengthen wellbeing, support informed decision-making, and address the wider social factors that contribute to harm. Through community engagement, education programmes, counselling, and advocacy, we work to foster safe, resilient, and connected Pasifika communities across the country.
Mapu Maia’s vision is for Pasifika families to thrive in environments where culture is valued, voices are heard, and communities are free from gambling harm. We remain committed to uplifting our people to make informed choices by delivering services that are accessible, holistic, and firmly grounded in Pacific cultural values.
Purapura Whetu
Purapura Whetu Trust is a leading Māori health and social services organisation based in Te Waipounamu, delivering culturally informed, integrated support across mental health, addictions, gambling harm minimisation, and whānau wellbeing.
For more than two decades, the organisation has blended clinical practice with kaupapa Māori approaches that strengthen identity, resilience, and connection. Purapura Whetu provides early-intervention, community outreach, therapeutic services, and innovative digital and youth-focused initiatives that address the complex drivers of gambling harm.
With strong partnerships across iwi, providers, and government agencies, the Trust plays a significant role in shaping national Māori leadership in the sector. Its work is recognised for reducing harm, empowering communities, and enabling sustainable, whānau-centred recovery pathways.
Asian Family Services
Asian Family Services (AFS) has been supporting Asian communities in Aotearoa since 1998, beginning with telephone services for those affected by gambling harm. Over nearly three decades, we have grown into a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving mental wellbeing through culturally tailored, linguistically matched, and evidence-informed care.
Reducing gambling harm remains a core focus, and our work now spans general mental health, addiction, and wellbeing services, delivered through clinical support, counselling, and community programmes. We advocate for systemic change by embedding Asian perspectives in national policy and service frameworks, ensuring our communities are recognised and prioritised.
Alongside this, we lead public health campaigns, research initiatives, and workforce development to strengthen early intervention and culturally safe care pathways. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to normalising conversations about mental health, reducing stigma, and empowering Asian New Zealanders to access support that honours their identity, language, and lived experience. AFS’s vision is for all people of Asian heritage and backgrounds to lead flourishing and fulfilling lives in an equitable Aotearoa New Zealand. Its mission is to enrich individuals and families by providing professional, culturally tailored, evidence-based services that support the wellbeing of Asians in Aotearoa New Zealand.