Problem Gambling in Timaru w/ Andree Froude: November 17, 2022

Issues of Problem Gambling have been plaguing Timaru, however the areas district council have largely allowed their laws to remain the same. 

Minor changes have taken place, particularly in letting new venues for gambling operate at a limit of seven pokie machines, but the Problem Gambling Foundation say this is far from enough. 

The region's district councillor claims that the funds from gambling is important due to the amount it funds local community groups.

To learn more, Liam spoke to Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation about the issues.