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Four influencers and gambling organisation fined for promoting offshore gambling

NZ HeraldStuffMonday 29 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Department of Internal Affairs has issued $125,000 in fines to four social media influencers and an offshore gambling organisation. Calen Morris, Millie Elder-Holmes, Billy Whaanga, and Tuhira Wana were penalised for promoting gambling to New Zealand audiences. The DIA may seek to disable the influencers' accounts if they do not comply.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Four influencers, including Calen Morris and Millie Elder-Holmes, caught up in $125,000 Government gambling ad crackdown (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Four influencers fined for promoting offshore gambling organisation (opens in new tab)