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This is the Discussion Document, published by the Department of Internal Affairs on 28 February 2001. This document is available from the Department in paper and electronic form. Submissions to the document closed on 30 April 2001.

• Gaming Reform in New Zealand: Towards a New Legislative Framework .pdf (734k)*

Other Documents About Gambling and Gaming

Prior to the Gaming Act Review, the Department carried out a number of reviews, the New Zealand Gaming Survey, and produced a number of documents related to gaming. Publications available are listed in date order below. Please note that some of the older publications are available only as photocopies. To obtain any of these publications please contact the Department:

Email: info@dia.govt.nz
Ph: (04) 495-9406
Fax:(04) 495-7223

These publications are available for free. Some can be downloaded directly from the Department’s website - these are highlighted and can be obtained by clicking on the title.

2000-2001

• Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in New Zealand: Final Report of the Australian Institute for Gambling Research, University of Western Sydney July 2001

• People's Participation in and Attitudes Towards Gambling: Preliminary Results From the 2000 Study

• Papers from the New Zealand Gaming Survey:

1. Gaming and Problem Gambling in the Community: An International Overview and Critique
2. Seven Years On: A Follow-Up Study of Frequent & Problem Gamblers Living in the Community
3. Taking the Pulse on Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand : A Report on Phase One of the 1999 National Prevalence Survey

Prison Study:
4. Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Recent Women Prisoners
5. Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Recent Male Prisoners

Prevalence Survey:
6. Problem and Non-Problem Gamblers in New Zealand: A Report on Phase Two of the 1999 National Prevalence Survey
7. What Do We Know About Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand?

1997

Synopsis of Submissions to Gaming - A New Direction for New Zealand, November 1997

1996

Where do Gaming Machine Profits Go?

Gaming - A New Direction for New Zealand Departmental Proposals 1996 .pdf (375k)*

The following supporting papers were released with Gaming - A New Direction for New Zealand:

• Economic Impact of Gaming In New Zealand

• Social Impact of Gaming in New Zealand .pdf (382k)*

• Impact of New Technology on New and Existing Forms of Gaming

• Synopsis of Submissions to 1995 Discussion Document

• People's Participation in and Attitudes Towards Gambling - Final Results of 1995 Survey .pdf (280k)*

1995

Review of Gaming: A Discussion Document, August 1995
Overview of Gaming and Gambling Issues, Present and Future, August 1995
Public Participation in and Attitudes Towards Gambling, Preliminary Reports, August 1995

1993

Seminar Papers from Problem Gambling Seminar, 23 April 1993

1992

Frequent and Problem Gamblers in New Zealand, Report on Phase Two of the National Survey, June 1992
Seminar Papers from Problem Gambling Seminar, 11 September 1992

1991

Final Report of the Ministerial Committee on Race Betting Systems, July 1991
Gambling and Problem Gambling In New Zealand, A Report on Phase One of the National Survey, December 1991

1990

Review of Gambling in New Zealand

1989

Report of the Committee of Enquiry into the Establishment of Casinos in New Zealand, January 1989.


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