Reg Talk NZ

All legal forms of gambling in New Zealand - no matter the game – fall into a specific gambling ‘class’. In this episode, we take a look at the different ‘classes’ of gambling, why they’re important, and which criteria need to be met at each class.   For more information on Gambling Classes, visit https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-C...

On 1 July 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs will will become New Zealand’s sole regulator for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism.  In this episode, we speak to DIA Regulatory Services General Manager John Sneyd about the strategy underpinning this mammoth effort – the AML/CFT Regulator Strategy 2026-2030 .  Read the Strategy on the DIA website: https://www...

A brief look at the what, the how and the why of the Department of Internal Affairs becoming New Zealand’s sole regulator for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Find out more about AML/CFT in New Zealand on the DIA website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/AML-CFT-Homepage Visit AMLOnline at: https://aml.dia.govt.nz/ Subscribe to In the Know - DIA's monthly AML/CFT email...

The Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 came into force on 1 May 2026, paving the way for up to 15 online casino gambling providers to be licenced in New Zealand for the first time. In this episode we're joined by Trina Lowry, Programme Director Online Gambling Implementation and Vicki Scott, Director Gambling to talk through how and why New Zealand is moving to regulate online casino gambling, as wel...

If you're keen to buy in to a Poker game - or host one of your own - there are a few things you need to be aware of. In this episode we look at the different classes of Poker gambling, discuss the rules around how games can be run (and when they need to be licenced) and identify some red flags that players should keep an eye out for. Links: LinkedIn post for hosts planning to run a poker event: ht...

In this episode we speak to Vicki Scott, Director Gambling at DIA, about some of the big-ticket items from 2025, what the Department's current focus on gambling is, and what's on the horizon for Aotearoa's gambling space this year. Subscribe to the Gambling System Update email newsletter Read more about Gambling on the Department of Internal Affairs website About Reg Talk NZ  Reg Talk NZ is p...

This year will see some big changes to the regulatory landscape in New Zealand. In this episode we speak to Department of Internal Affairs Regulatory Services General Manager John Sneyd about what’s on the horizon for gambling, anti-money laundering and charities regulation in 2026, as well as how DIA is preparing for it.  About Reg Talk NZ  Reg Talk NZ is produced by the New Z...

Introducing Reg Talk NZ - a regulatory podcast covering gambling, anti-money laundering and charities regulation in Aotearoa New Zealand. About Reg Talk NZ  Reg Talk NZ is produced by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua.  This episode was written, recorded and edited by humans. AI tools may have been used to enha...