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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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Licensed gambling in New Zealand is regulated under national law; consumer and harm-minimisation information is published by DIA and Safer Gambling Aotearoa. Use official account controls on licensed sites — not unverified third-party “hacks.”
Layers that can help
- DIA guidance on exclusion orders and multi-venue exclusion information (Salvation Army national administration service).
- Delete apps; do not store gambling passwords in the browser.
- Ask your bank what gambling blocks or card controls they offer.
- On shared devices, consider parental or DNS filtering where appropriate.
Technical barriers work best alongside human support — counselling, peer groups, or GP care depending on your needs.
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