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}}PGF Group (formerly the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand) is a national non-profit organisation providing free, professional, and confidential counselling and support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm in New Zealand.<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/</ref> | }}PGF Group (formerly the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand) is a national non-profit organisation providing free, professional, and confidential counselling and support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm in New Zealand.<ref name="pgf">https://www.pgf.nz/</ref> | ||
==What is PGF Group== | ==What is PGF Group== | ||
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It serves as the overarching brand for three dedicated branches: PGF Services, Mapu Maia Pasifika Services and Asian Family Services.<ref>https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/</ref> The organisation delivers clinical interventions, treatment, and public health services under contract to the Ministry of Health, funded by the gambling levy.<ref name="li">https://linkedin.com/company/pgfgroup</ref> | It serves as the overarching brand for three dedicated branches: PGF Services, Mapu Maia Pasifika Services and Asian Family Services.<ref>https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/</ref> The organisation delivers clinical interventions, treatment, and public health services under contract to the Ministry of Health, funded by the gambling levy.<ref name="li">https://linkedin.com/company/pgfgroup</ref> | ||
==Role in the industry== | ==Role in the industry== | ||
PGF Group is the largest single treatment provider for problem gambling in Australasia, with 18 clinics nationwide.<ref | PGF Group is the largest single treatment provider for problem gambling in Australasia, with 18 clinics nationwide.<ref name="pgf"/> | ||
==History and Reach== | ==History and Reach== | ||
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| 1988 || Compulsive Gambling Society founded || Fraser McDonald helped 3 men establish the Compulsive Gambling Society (CGS) with funding from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board<ref name="wiki">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_Gambling_Foundation_of_New_Zealand</ref> | | 1988 || Compulsive Gambling Society founded || Fraser McDonald helped 3 men establish the Compulsive Gambling Society (CGS) with funding from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board<ref name="wiki">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_Gambling_Foundation_of_New_Zealand</ref> | ||
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| 1992 || National gambling helpline || CGS launched the first national telephone gambling helpline of its type internationally<ref name="li"> | | 1992 || National gambling helpline || CGS launched the first national telephone gambling helpline of its type internationally<ref name="li"/> | ||
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| 1993 || Second clinic || A second face-to-face clinic was opened in Manurewa as demand for services grew beyond the telephone service<ref name=" | | 1993 || Second clinic || A second face-to-face clinic was opened in Manurewa as demand for services grew beyond the telephone service<ref name="wiki"/> | ||
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| 2001 || Name change || The PGF succeeded the CGS, shifting from an addictions and medical-based philosophy to a public health approach<ref name="wiki"/> | | 2001 || Name change || The PGF succeeded the CGS, shifting from an addictions and medical-based philosophy to a public health approach<ref name="wiki"/> | ||
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| 16 October 2018 || PGF Group || The Problem Gambling Foundation began trading as PGF Group, establishing it as the umbrella brand for PGF Services, Mapu Maia, and Asian Family Services | | 16 October 2018 || PGF Group || The Problem Gambling Foundation began trading as PGF Group, establishing it as the umbrella brand for PGF Services, Mapu Maia, and Asian Family Services | ||
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==Support Options== | ==Support Options== | ||
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| One-to-one || Free, confidential individual sessions with counsellor. Available in-person at clinics or remote<ref name="cons">https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/counselling</ref> | | One-to-one || Free, confidential individual sessions with counsellor. Available in-person at clinics or remote<ref name="cons">https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/counselling</ref> | ||
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| Support groups || Semi-structured group sessions facilitated by Peer Support staff. Entry by counsellor referral<ref name=" | | Support groups || Semi-structured group sessions facilitated by Peer Support staff. Entry by counsellor referral<ref name="groups">https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/groups</ref> | ||
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| Peer & cultural support || Dedicated peer support workers who provide culturally appropriate guidance and practical assistance<ref | | Peer & cultural support || Dedicated peer support workers who provide culturally appropriate guidance and practical assistance<ref name="groups"/> | ||
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| Phone, text, and live chat || Duty counsellors available by freephone [tel:0800664262 0800 664 262, text (5819), email or and live chat. Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/about-us</ref> | | Phone, text, and live chat || Duty counsellors available by freephone [tel:0800664262 0800 664 262], text (5819), email or and live chat. Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/about-us</ref> | ||
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| GREAT programme || An education programme providing knowledge and tools to support recovery<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/counselling#great-gambling-reflection-education-awareness-thrive</ref> | | GREAT programme || An education programme providing knowledge and tools to support recovery<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/counselling#great-gambling-reflection-education-awareness-thrive</ref> | ||
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| Health promotion || Community-based education, training, and advocacy to raise awareness of gambling harm and support safer gambling environments and policies<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/public-health</ref> | | Health promotion || Community-based education, training, and advocacy to raise awareness of gambling harm and support safer gambling environments and policies<ref>https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/public-health</ref> | ||
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| Asian services || Multilingual counselling and support in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Khmer, and Thai for Asian communities<ref name="li"> | | Asian services || Multilingual counselling and support in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Khmer, and Thai for Asian communities<ref name="li"/> | ||
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| Mapu Maia || Dedicated Pasifika counselling and public health service providing culturally appropriate support for Pacific communities<ref>https://www.mapumaia.nz/</ref> | | Mapu Maia || Dedicated Pasifika counselling and public health service providing culturally appropriate support for Pacific communities<ref>https://www.mapumaia.nz/</ref> | ||
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==PGF Group alternatives== | ==PGF Group alternatives== | ||
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! Community !! Country !! Help for Problem Gambling | |||
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| [[gambling/help/gam-anon|Gam-Anon]] || Global || [https://www.gam-anon.org/meeting-directory/international-meetings Find a meeting] | |||
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| [[gambling/help/ga|Gamblers Anonymous (GA)]] || Global || [https://gamblersanonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ Find a meeting] | |||
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| [[gambling/help/smartrecovery|SMART Recovery]] || Global || [https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org/meetings Find a meeting] | |||
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| [[gambling/help/sga|Safer Gambling Aotearoa]] || NZ || [https://www.safergambling.org.nz/help-and-support/services-near-you Find local support] | |||
|} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{DISPLAYTITLE:PGF Group}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:PGF Group}} | ||
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | June 3, 1988 |
| Address | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Official website | https://www.pgf.nz |
| Help and Support | |
| Help & Support settings | Phone, Online, One-to-one session, Group session |
| Helpline hours | 08:30 am – 17:00 pm (Monday – Friday) |
| Helpline number | 08006642626 |
| [email protected] | |
| Social Media | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Last Updated | 16.03.2026 |
PGF Group (formerly the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand) is a national non-profit organisation providing free, professional, and confidential counselling and support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm in New Zealand.[1]
What is PGF Group
PGF Group (trading name of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand) is a registered charity (CC23709) incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act and headquartered in Auckland.[2]
It serves as the overarching brand for three dedicated branches: PGF Services, Mapu Maia Pasifika Services and Asian Family Services.[3] The organisation delivers clinical interventions, treatment, and public health services under contract to the Ministry of Health, funded by the gambling levy.[4]
Role in the industry
PGF Group is the largest single treatment provider for problem gambling in Australasia, with 18 clinics nationwide.[1]
History and Reach
| Year | Milestone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Compulsive Gambling Society founded | Fraser McDonald helped 3 men establish the Compulsive Gambling Society (CGS) with funding from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board[5] |
| 1992 | National gambling helpline | CGS launched the first national telephone gambling helpline of its type internationally[4] |
| 1993 | Second clinic | A second face-to-face clinic was opened in Manurewa as demand for services grew beyond the telephone service[5] |
| 2001 | Name change | The PGF succeeded the CGS, shifting from an addictions and medical-based philosophy to a public health approach[5] |
| 30 April 2008 | Registered as charity | The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand was registered on the New Zealand Charities Register under number CC23709[6] |
| 16 October 2018 | PGF Group | The Problem Gambling Foundation began trading as PGF Group, establishing it as the umbrella brand for PGF Services, Mapu Maia, and Asian Family Services |
Support Options
| Support Type | Description |
|---|---|
| One-to-one | Free, confidential individual sessions with counsellor. Available in-person at clinics or remote[7] |
| Support groups | Semi-structured group sessions facilitated by Peer Support staff. Entry by counsellor referral[8] |
| Peer & cultural support | Dedicated peer support workers who provide culturally appropriate guidance and practical assistance[8] |
| Phone, text, and live chat | Duty counsellors available by freephone 0800 664 262, text (5819), email or and live chat. Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm[9] |
| GREAT programme | An education programme providing knowledge and tools to support recovery[10] |
| Health promotion | Community-based education, training, and advocacy to raise awareness of gambling harm and support safer gambling environments and policies[11] |
| Asian services | Multilingual counselling and support in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Khmer, and Thai for Asian communities[4] |
| Mapu Maia | Dedicated Pasifika counselling and public health service providing culturally appropriate support for Pacific communities[12] |
| Self-exclusion assistance | PGF can act on behalf of a gambler to formally request that a gambling provider prevent that person from entering their venue.[13] |
| Hoake support programme | A dedicated support programme available through PGF Services.[14] |
PGF Group alternatives
| Community | Country | Help for Problem Gambling |
|---|---|---|
| Gam-Anon | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA) | Global | Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | Global | Find a meeting |
| Safer Gambling Aotearoa | NZ | Find local support |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.pgf.nz/
- ↑ https://register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC23709
- ↑ https://www.asianfamilyservices.nz/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://linkedin.com/company/pgfgroup
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_Gambling_Foundation_of_New_Zealand
- ↑ https://register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC23709
- ↑ https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/counselling
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/groups
- ↑ https://www.pgf.nz/about-us
- ↑ https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/counselling#great-gambling-reflection-education-awareness-thrive
- ↑ https://www.pgf.nz/getting-started/public-health
- ↑ https://www.mapumaia.nz/
- ↑ https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/gambling-harm/pgf-services-problem-gambling-foundation/
- ↑ https://www.pgf.nz/hoake