46051 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

46051 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has been made in the quarter (January to March 2024) on the action area ‘Reduce the stigma attached to gambling harm that prevents people from accessing services and supports’ under ‘Objective 2: Shift cultural and social norms’ within the Ministry of Health’s Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2022/23 to 2024/25?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that during the January to March 2024 quarter, pre-work for a destigmatisation campaign -- Let’s Kōrero -- was undertaken prior to its launch in the following quarter. I am further advised that during the quarter, four qualitative research projects began, to provide knowledge and insights to address stigmatisation with priority population groups.