If you • have tried but cannot stop gambling • do not have time to study because you spend too much time gambling or on the internet • do not get enough sleep because of the time spend gambling • are absent from school because you are gambling • have borrowed money to gamble • have money worries because you have lost money gambling • have lost friends through gambling Then you may have a gambling problem! What you can do about it: Talk to • Your tutor • The School Nurse • Student Welfare Manager • Or phone the Gambling Helpline – 0800 664 262 d)
Drugs ¾ It is illegal in New Zealand to buy, sell, use or possess illegal drugs such as marijuana, heroin and amphetamines. ¾ Be aware that ephedrine and pseudoephedrine-based products, such as Contac
NT tablets, are subject to legal restrictions ¾ Penalties for drug offences are high – do not be tempted to possess or use illegal drugs as your student visa will be terminated if you are convicted of a drug offence. ¾ Most drugs in this category are highly addictive and cause physical or psychological dependence. If you are concerned about your own drug problem or someone else close to you seek help from • Your tutor • The School Nurse • The Student Welfare Manager • Or phone 0800 787 797 – Drug and Alcohol Helpline
Do not import illegal drugs into New Zealand. The importation of drugs could result in your imprisonment. Be wary of carrying packages or baggage for strangers. e)
Recreational Fishing Rules
It is important that all recreational fishers know the limits, and help conserve the resource. The fishing limits are different for the four main recreational fishing areas in New Zealand. For rules phone 0800 478537.
Fishing is one of New Zealand's most popular recreational activities. Each year thousands of New Zealanders and visitors to New Zealand go fishing and take large numbers of finfish, rock lobsters
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