Petition request

That the House of Representatives prohibit the advertising of all gambling in Aotearoa New Zealand (pokies, casinos, Lotto, TAB and online gambling), including on traditional media and online platforms; and note that 153 people signed a petition in support of this.

Petition reason

There are few regulations to restrict gambling advertising like alcohol and tobacco. Gambling ads normalise gambling and further gambling participation. People experiencing harm from gambling are more impacted from gambling ads than those who are not. Public health experts have stated that gambling ads pose a significant risk to children and young people. We believe we must do more to protect all New Zealanders from gambling ads and the harm it poses to our communities.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 6188
Date presented: 25 Mar 2025
Considered by: Petitions
SC Report(s): 17 Oct 2025 (Final)
Presenting member: Todd Stephenson
Closing date: 31 Oct 2024