Andree Froude
Lotto confirms proposal to ban under-18s from buying products
Selling Lotto tickets to those under 18 is set to be banned later this year. Problem Gambling Foundation advocacy and public health director Andree Froude spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Programme aims to save students from problem gambling
A new programme aims to save secondary school students from picking up problem gambling habits from video games. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andrée Froude spoke… Audio
SkyCity Casino penalised, shut for 5 days
Sky City has been forced to close its gambling operation for the week - Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July 2024
On today's episode, two separate buses crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. Public health experts are alarmed the Associate Health Minister has… Audio
SkyCity closure a warning to gambling industry
The Problem Gambling Foundation says an agreement by SkyCity Auckland to close its casino for five days for failing to meet host responsibility obligations, sends a clear message to the entire… Audio
Problem Gambling Foundation on new regulations
New gambling regulations came into full effect over the weekend, with higher standards introduced and harsher penalties now placed on casinos and other venues with poker machines that don't comply.
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Problem Gambling Foundation wants stricter rules for casinos
The Problem Gambling Foundation would like regulators to bring in stricter rules for casinos.
SkyCity had over a quarter of a billion dollars wiped off its market value yesterday, after Internal… Audio
SkyCity may have gambling license suspended after complaint
Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days… Video, Audio
Lottery grants system under review
Billions of dollars from Lotto's gambling profits have been handed out using an incoherent funding model, that sees Maori, Pasifika and other minority groups miss out. The Department of Internal… Audio
The Lotto dream looks even sweeter in tough times, says problem gambling foundation
The problem gambling foundation says people facing tough financial times get sucked into the dream Lotto sells.
An RNZ investigation into the state-owned gambling company shows its retail sales come… Audio
Problem Gambling Foundation on Ōtorohanga pokie rules
A North Island council has voted to loosen the rules for gambling venues, moving away from a longstanding 'sinking lid' policy.
Public submissions on the Ōtorohanga District Council plan close on… Audio
Six60 fan appalled band lending its image to gambling
A Six60 mega-fan is appalled the band - which has a huge, young fanbase - has lent its image to a scratchie ticket, saying it promotes gambling to vulnerable groups.
A photo of the band adorns… Audio
Loot boxes - a door to gambling for gamers
Loot Boxes are the video version of bubble gum cards - you buy them while gaming, without knowing what prize you're going to get. But critics say they're opening a door for children to gamble. Audio
Loot boxes - a door to gambling for gamers
Loot Boxes are the video version of bubble gum cards - you buy them while gaming, without knowing what prize you're going to get. But critics say they're opening a door for children to gamble.
AudioCritics slam govt plan to put lid on foreign gambling websites
As online gambling booms in New Zealand, the government wants to change the law to stop people spending millions on foreign betting and casino websites. But critics say any law change would lead to… Audio
Pause the pokies
Next week pubs and clubs around the country will "pause" their pokies for an hour in honour of Gambling Harm Awareness Week. Audio
Rise in pokie spending despite fewer machines
Latest figures from the Department of Interal affairs show an increase in spending on pokies, despite there being fewer machines. New Zealanders have spent more than $210 million on pokies in the… Audio
Gambling grooming for children?
What's the correlation between online games for children and gambling? We talk to Andree Froud of the Problem Gambling Foundation about the dangers of free games apps. Audio
