New Zealand's DIA classifies Polymarket and Kalshi as illegal gambling platforms
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) considers Polymarket and Kalshi gambling platforms that are not authorised to offer products in the country, gambling director Vicki Scott said. Scott said the DIA intends to notify the companies, but had not yet sent formal notices; the country does not block gambling websites, so the platforms remain accessible unless they restrict users themselves.
The platforms remain accessible until they restrict users themselves or the DIA takes further action.