News | Politics
1 Mar 2026 17:12
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Politics

    A plea for a funded problem gambling service in Gisborne

    A plea for a funded problem gambling service in Gisborne


    The region's not had a government funded service since September 2018 when former provider Te Ara Tika relinquished its "unsustainable" contract with the Ministry of Health.

    Nati4Life Trust manger Tuta Ngarimu says there's definitely a need for the service, with millions of dollars being fed into the district's pokie machines every year.

    Hauora Tairawhiti board member Meredith Akuhata-Brown says problem gamblers and their whanau are in limbo without free support services.

    The Ministry of Health is considering stepping in with a temporary solution as the district health board tries to recruit staff for the service.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     01 Mar: Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry
     01 Mar: How young people experience school plays a critical role in their mental health
     01 Mar: New Zealanders are being asked to join the challenge to raise funds to help families with sick children
     28 Feb: Bill Clinton tells congressional committee he had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
     28 Feb: It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector
     28 Feb: Temporary reprieve for Gaza healthcare system as Israel's attempt to block Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups is stopped
     27 Feb: An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Hurricanes have confirmed Brett Cameron has been ruled out for the rest of Super Rugby More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector More...


     Today's News

    		 Dunedin:
    One person has now died following a crash last week in Middlemarch, north of Dunedin 16:57

     Motorsports:
    Shane van Gisbergen has dominated the closing stages of NASCAR's second division series race at the Circuit of the Americas 16:17

     Motorsports:
    Motor racing royalty Sir Scott Dixon has suffered another blow ahead of tomorrow's opening IndyCar race in Florida 16:17

     International:
    Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know 16:07

     Golf:
    A two-shot final round lead at the turn for Daniel Hillier as he chases his first New Zealand golf Open crown at Millbrook Resort 16:07

     Education:
    'More than 100 children' dead in US and Israel strike on Iranian school, Iran says 16:07

     Law and Order:
    Seventh narco sub discovered in the Pacific as Australia's cocaine habit drives heavy traffic 15:47

     International:
    US President Donald Trump says 'evil' Iranian leader is dead after US-Israeli air strikes 15:27

     Education:
    Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a staunch hardliner who mastered the art of playing his enemies off each other 15:27

     Cricket:
    A rearguard action from the Zimbabwe tail has been unable to stop them limping to a paltry total after winning the toss and batting against the White Ferns in the third and final T20 in Hamilton 15:27

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd