A regulatory podcast from New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs, covering gambling, anti-money laundering and charities regulation in Aotearoa.
Content from this podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Visit www.dia.govt.nz or links provided in episode show notes for additional information on the topics covered in each episode.
Get in touch: podcast@dia.govt.nz
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EXPLAINER: Running a Compliant Melbourne Cup Sweepstake
Reg Talk NZ host explains the compliance requirements for running a Melbourne Cup sweepstake in New Zealand.
30 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
INTERVIEW: Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2026
Host of Reg Talk NZ interviews Shayne Nahu, Group Manager - Toi Ora at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, about online gambling harm awareness for young people.
4 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
EXPLAINER: What is s a Sector Risk Assessment?
Reg Talk NZ explains how the Department of Internal Affairs' Sector Risk Assessments help reporting entities understand and mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks for AML/CFT compliance.
21 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
EXPLAINER: The AML/CFT Onsite Inspection
Senior AML Regulator Shawn explains how AML/CFT onsite inspections work and what regulators seek to disrupt organised crime in New Zealand.
24 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
EXPLAINER: Classes of Gambling in Aotearoa
Reg Talk NZ explains the different classes of gambling in Aotearoa and their importance for legal compliance.
10 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
INTERVIEW: The AML/CFT Regulator Strategy
Host [Host Name] interviews DIA Regulatory Services General Manager John Sneyd about the AML/CFT Regulator Strategy 2026-2030, detailing the Department of Internal Affairs' sole regulatory approach.
29 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
EXPLAINER: DIA as the Sole AML/CFT Regulator
Reg Talk NZ explains the Department of Internal Affairs' role as New Zealand's sole AML/CFT regulator, detailing its purpose and implementation.
19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
INTERVIEW: Online Casino Gambling Implementation
Trina Lowry and Vicki Scott discuss New Zealand's new online casino gambling regulations and implementation approach in this interview.
16 Apr 2026
EXPLAINER: Poker in Aotearoa
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: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/planning-to-runa-poker-eventmake-sure-ugcPost-7441593134959968256-Y9I-/ (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/planning-to-runa-poker-eventmake-sure-ugcPost-7441593134959968256-Y9I-/)
LinkedIn post for players considering joining a poker game: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thinking-about-joining-a-poker-game-make-ugcPost-7439063769093292032-_XMH/ (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thinking-about-joining-a-poker-game-make-ugcPost-7439063769093292032-_XMH/)
DIA Website - Prize Competition Game Rules: https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-Prize-Competition-Game-Rules?OpenDocument (https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-Prize-Competition-Game-Rules?OpenDocument)
DIA Website - Poker Fact Sheet: https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-Fact-Sheets-(Gambling-Act-2003)?OpenDocument#thirteen (https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Casino-and-Non-Casino-Gaming-Fact-Sheets-(Gambling-Act-2003)?OpenDocument#thirteen)
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 enhance audio quality as required.
Contact: podcast@dia.govt.nz (mailto:podcast@dia.govt.nz)
Disclaimer
Content from this podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Visit www.dia.govt.nz (www.dia.govt.nz) or links provided in episode show notes for additional information on the topics covered in each episode.
Music:
"Bama Country" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (www.incompetech.com))
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30 Mar 2026
Spotlight on Gambling: An Interview with Gambling Director Vicki Scott
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.
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Read more about Gambling on the Department of Internal Affairs website (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Gambling)
About Reg Talk NZ
Reg Talk NZ is produced by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua (https://www.dia.govt.nz).
This episode was written, recorded and edited by humans. AI tools may have been used to enhance audio quality as required.
Contact: podcast@dia.govt.nz (mailto:podcast@dia.govt.nz)
Disclaimer
Content from this podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Visit www.dia.govt.nz (www.dia.govt.nz) or links provided in episode show notes for additional information on the topics covered in each episode.
Music:
"Semi-Funk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (www.incompetech.com))
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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20 Mar 2026
Our Regulatory Outlook for 2026
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 Zealand Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua.
This episode was written, recorded and edited by humans. AI tools may have been used to enhance audio quality as required.
Contact: podcast@dia.govt.nz (mailto:podcast@dia.govt.nz)
Disclaimer
Content from this podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Visit www.dia.govt.nz (https://www.dia.govt.nz/) or links provided in episode show notes for additional information on the topics covered in each episode.
Music:
"Hot Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (www.incompetech.com))
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
"Semi-Funk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (www.incompetech.com))
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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16 Mar 2026
TRAILER - Introducing Reg Talk NZ
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 enhance audio quality as required.
Contact: podcast@dia.govt.nz (mailto:podcast@dia.govt.nz)
Disclaimer
Content from this podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Visit www.dia.govt.nz (https://www.dia.govt.nz/) or links provided in episode show notes for additional information on the topics covered in each episode.
Music:
"Shaving Mirror" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (www.incompetech.com))
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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EXPLAINER: Running a Compliant Melbourne Cup Sweepstake
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] In New Zealand, sweepstakes are considered a form of lottery game, and they need to comply with the lottery game rules, as laid out in the Gambling Act 2003. Sweepstakes are legal and can usually be run without a licence, but there are certain rules that you need to be aware of to make sure that your sweepstake stays on the right side of the law. Sweepstakes for events like the Melbourne Cup, which are run privately, for example within a family or at a workplace, can be run by anybody. as long as the total prize pool remains under $500. It's also essential that all money paid to buy into the sweepstake must be paid out as prizes afterwards, and nobody can make a profit from the sweepstake. […]
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