Questions about the use of gambling for community fundraising...when there are other ways it could be done.

A special Lotto draw will be held on March 18 -- with half the ticket sales going towards the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Problem Gambling spokesperson Andree Froude says it's disappointing we have to give donations through a gambling operator.

She spoke with Simon Barnett and James Daniels.

An international fundraising appeal has also been launched.

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