· 9 min · Tips
Ten practical steps to cut back or stop gambling
From telling someone you trust to using official limit tools — general ideas from public-health guidance, not a personal care plan.
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All posts are general information — in an acute crisis use 111, the Gambling Helpline (0800 654 655), or the numbers in the site header.
· 7 min · Tips
Checklist: the first 48 hours without gambling
A flexible hour-by-hour style plan for strong urges, with New Zealand helpline numbers and reminders to confirm hours on official sites.
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· 6 min · Tools
Multi-venue exclusion in New Zealand — how voluntary bans usually work
Venue-based and multi-venue (MVE) processes under the Gambling Act — separate from offshore website accounts.
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· 6 min · Support
Gambling Therapy online — what to expect
An international non-profit with chat and groups — clearly separated from regulated health services in New Zealand.
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· 7 min · Education
Warning signs: when gambling may be becoming harmful
Behavioural and emotional patterns — early connection with your GP or the Gambling Helpline is sensible, not “overreacting”.
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· 6 min · Support
Getting help in New Zealand: where to start
National helplines, government hubs, and peer support — always confirm current details on each organisation’s own site.
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· 8 min · Methods
Cognitive behavioural therapy and gambling harm: basics
What CBT often focuses on in the research literature — educational text, not a manual for self-treatment.
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· 7 min · Whānau
When gambling stresses home life: conversations in Aotearoa
Reducing blame while staying honest — and support for whānau who are affected themselves.
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· 6 min · Tools
Self-exclusion, apps, and screens: reducing access in New Zealand
National exclusion, operator tools, and everyday habits — none of them work in isolation.
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· 6 min · Care
When professional help makes sense
Signals that self-help alone may not be enough — and typical first steps in New Zealand.
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