Free play, mindful play
NZ Game Corner is a free social gaming hub. There is no real-money play, no deposits and no prizes anywhere on the site. If gambling generally is causing concern, free and confidential support is available.
Keeping play light here
- Treat virtual coins as a score, not a currency.
- Step away when a game stops being fun.
- Use the Reset button rather than chasing a losing streak.
- Keep sessions short — these games are designed for short breaks.
- The hub is for adults aged 18+ only.
New Zealand support services
These organisations offer free, confidential help for anyone affected by gambling in Aotearoa. They are not part of NZ Game Corner and we do not share any data with them. Please check the current contact details on each website before getting in touch.
Gambling Helpline New Zealand
Free, confidential, 24/7 phone and text support for anyone affected by gambling.
Phone: 0800 654 655
Safer Gambling Aotearoa
Information, self-help tools and links to free face-to-face support across New Zealand.
PGF Services
Free counselling and support for people affected by gambling harm and their whānau.
Health New Zealand · Gambling harm
Public health information about gambling harm and services across Aotearoa.
Department of Internal Affairs · Gambling
The New Zealand regulator for gambling activities. Useful for general background information.
Worried about a friend or whānau member?
The services above also support family and friends of people affected by gambling. You don’t have to be the person gambling to call or chat.
Links above are correct to the best of our knowledge at time of writing. We use plain-text links rather than copying official logos, to respect each organisation’s brand guidelines. If you spot an out-of-date link, please let us know.