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New regulations poster for display in gaming rooms

01/09/2023

The below posters have been created for use in Class 4 gaming rooms. These new posters were designed to help operators explain to players how the new regulations will change their experience in a gaming room. You're welcome...

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Locomotive embarking on another journey

07/01/2023

A 19th Century F150 locomotive restoration project is progressing following funding from ILT Foundation

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Trusts support the Tour of Southland

05/11/2022

Gaming Trusts are supporting NZ’s premier multi-stage cycling event the SBS Bank Tour of Southland

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Aotearoa Gaming Trust supports K9MD

22/07/2022

K9 Medical Detection New Zealand is a dedicated team working to improve the health of all New Zealanders by using specially trained dogs working in a controlled clinical environment to assist in the detection of cancer and...

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New Ambulance for Southland

03/05/2022

New Generation 4 ambulance to be based in Invercargill from class 4 funding from Aotearoa Gaming Trust

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Locomotive embarking on another journey

07/01/2023

Source: Stuff

A 19th Century F150 locomotive restoration project is progressing following funding from ILT Foundation

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Trusts support the Tour of Southland

05/11/2022

Source: GMANZ

Gaming Trusts are supporting NZ’s premier multi-stage cycling event the SBS Bank Tour of Southland

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Aotearoa Gaming Trust supports K9MD

22/07/2022

K9 Medical Detection New Zealand is a dedicated team working to improve the health of all New Zealanders by using specially trained...

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New Ambulance for Southland

03/05/2022

Source: i.stuff.co.nz

New Generation 4 ambulance to be based in Invercargill from class 4 funding from Aotearoa Gaming Trust

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EpiPen Partnership a Lifesaver

14/02/2022

Source: Gisborne Herald

Return of FundaPen2 campaign addresses a significant need for New Zealanders at risk of anaphylaxis, whose families/whānau struggle...

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Safer Roads thanks to Community Funding

04/10/2021

Source: Lion Foundation

Thanks to Lion Foundation’s support of  Road Safety Education’s RYDA programme around the country – strategies around being  a safe...

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Students hands-on help for Homeless

24/09/2021

Source: Trust House

A Masterton secondary school is giving students a head-start in the construction sector while at the same time providing some much...

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Boxing Academy giving youth a fighting chance

05/07/2021

Source: Trust House

Boxing is a tool to help young people develop the values that will help make them better people; including respect for family and...

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First Health and Wellness

16/06/2021

Source: Trust House

Trust House is pleased to support First Health and Wellness to provide professional urgent health care services in the Wairarapa area

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Community-led Science Education

26/05/2021

Source: Trust House

House of Science Wairarapa Charitable Trust is a community-led provider of innovative science education services. We provide quality...

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Getting kids active

07/05/2021

Source: The Lion Foundation

The Lion Foundation has supported Get Kids Active Charitable Trust since 2014.

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Hearing for the first time

15/02/2021

Source: Lion Foundation

Imagine hearing the sound of your voice for the first time in 40 years. That's the experience of Ricky McLeod who has undergone a...

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Wairarapa Dragon Boat Club

18/01/2021

Source: Trusthouse

The Trust House Foundation has supported the Wairarapa Dragon Boat Club since 2010.

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Supporting the Barnardos vision

15/01/2021

Source: Lion Foundation

The Lion Foundation gets behind the Barnardos vision of an Aotearoa where every child shines bright.

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A new roof for Raukokare Anglican Church

A new roof for Raukokare Anglican Church

09/12/2020

Source: Lion Foundation

The Anglican Church of Raukokare Restoration and Preservation Trust with help from the Lion Foundation were able to re-roof the...

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Music therapy changes lives

12/10/2020

Source: Lion Foundation

Since 2004 Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust has helped individuals with special needs communicate and express themselves through music.

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Spreading the joy of reading

03/09/2020

Source: GMANZ

The Lion Foundation has a long standing relationship with Alan Duff Charitable Foundation. They distribute books to decile 1-4...

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He Waka Tuia - Museum for Invercragill

14/08/2020

Source: Stuff

With the support of local community trusts, the ILT Foundation and The Southern Trust, He Waka Tuia will open in Invercargill in...

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Mentoring ignites the power of young people in Hawkes Bay

12/07/2020

Source: GMANZ

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawke’s Bay provides professionally supported, one-to-one mentor relationships to children aged 6 – 12...

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StarJam - assisting young Kiwis unleash their full potential

25/06/2020

The Southern Trust has supported StarJam Charitable Trust since 2002 for operating costs for their Christchurch office and salary of...

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Mobility Assistance Dogs increase independence

28/05/2020

The impact of the onset of a disability, is dramatic, and it’s hard for most of us to visualise ourselves being in this position. Our...

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The Huntly Volunteer Fire Brigade

Foundation support replaces a fire support vehicle

08/04/2020

Huntly Volunteer Fire Brigade received a $28,728 grant from The Lion Foundation to replace their 21 year old support vehicle.

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Hora Hora Primary School compete at Kapa Haka

Grant helps Hora Hora Primary School compete at Kapa Haka

26/02/2020

Source: Lion Foundation

Hora Hora Primary School in Whangarei were very excited to have their tamariki perform at the national Kapa Haka championships.

The...

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Lego play among services offered by Autism New Zealand

Lego play among services offered by Autism New Zealand

25/02/2020

Source: ILT Foundation

The ILT Foundation provided Autism New Zealand, Invercargill branch with a grant of $5000 towards the salary costs of the Southland...

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Mt Wellington Playcentre

Invaluable improvement to Mt Wellington Playcentre

04/02/2020

Source: GMANZ

The children at Mt Wellington Playcentre now have a much improved play area thanks to the grant from Mt Wellington Foundation.

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Otago Medical Research Foundation's Summer Scholarship Programme

21/01/2020

Source: GMANZ

Contributing to a medical fund that makes a difference is awesome, but so too is supporting an initiative that nurtures young people...

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Te Araroa Trail's final section set to be completed

21/12/2019

Source: Stuff

Te Araroa Trail's final section set to be completed

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2018 Community Distribution

18/12/2019

Source: GMANZ

Class 4 Gaming proceeds are returned to the community. Proceeds from 32 societies operating in the Class 4 gamning sector in the 2018...

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2017 Community Distribution

01/12/2019

Source: GMANZ

Class 4 Gaming proceeds are returned to the community. Proceeds from 32 societies operating in the Class 4 gamning sector in the 2017...

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Welcome spruce up for favourite beach retreat

27/11/2019

After decades of nurturing young people, Waimanaaki at Riversdale Beach is getting some timely TLC of its own.

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Howzat for good female cricket numbers!

25/10/2019

For a sport that prides itself on ‘stats’, Wairarapa Cricket Association can lay claim to some seriously impressive figures.

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Family Fun Time Event This Saturday

06/09/2019

Source: whatsoninvers

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Olympic Ambassador Programme inspires school children

Olympic Ambassador Programme inspires school children

08/08/2019

Source: The Southern Trust

Around 50,000 Kiwi school children have been inspired to ‘be the best they can be’ by Olympic athletes, thanks to a partnership...

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Middlemore Foundation

The Middlemore Foundation

01/08/2019

Source: The Southern Trust

The Southern Trust have a longstanding relationship with the Middlemore Foundation for Health Innovation which supports and raises...

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Thames High School

New kākahu for Thames High School’s kapa haka group

01/08/2019

Source: NZCT

A NZCT grant of $10,000 has allowed students at Thames High to represent their school with pride at the recent Tainui Kapa Haka...

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Southland art showcased on world stage

25/07/2019

Source: Southland Express

ILT Foundation supports Southland Art.

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Family fun and cycle safety in South receives support

17/07/2019

Source: GMANZ

Supporting the well-being of Southland families is at the forefront of Plunket Invercargill’s programmes.

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Swimming in Tairawhiti/Gisborne receives a big boost from NZCT

30/05/2019

Source: NZCT

Enterprise Swim Club and the wider Tairawhiti community will benefit from a new heat transfer system being installed at the club’s...

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Te Kura o Papatuanuku Wairarapa Earth School

08/05/2019

Source: GMANZ

Te Kura o Papatuanuku, Wairarapa Earth School was grateful to receive funding from Trust House to deliver the Wairarapa Science and...

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Community Groups receive more than $2.422 million

11/04/2019

Source: Scoop

294 community groups across New Zealand have recently received a share of $2.422 million in grants to support their work thanks to...

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Jubilee Budget Advisory Service

Budgeting for a brighter future

09/04/2019

Source: GMANZ

Jubilee Budget Advisory Service is helping Southlanders to build financial capability and resilience thanks to a grant from ILT...

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All abilities aboard in Titahi Bay

05/02/2019

Sailors with disabilities in the Kāpiti, Mana and Horowhenua regions are now able to access a jetty that has the facilities they need...

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Safer rowing in Porirua harbour

05/02/2019

The Porirua Rowing Club was able to purchase a new safety boat thanks to a 10,000 grant from Trust House.

 

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Calmer Canines in Masterton

05/02/2019

Noise proofing improves conditions for doggie residents and their human helpers at the Masterton SPCA,thanks to a $11,000 grant from...

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Sport and leisure going great guns in Greytown

05/02/2019

The Greytown Community Sport & Leisure Society will continue to provide management support to a wide range of local sport and leisure...

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Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust presents The Messy Magic Adventure

04/02/2019

Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust is the governing body of the annual Shakespeare in the Park event in Invercargill. 

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Splash Palace swimming lessons

04/02/2019

Splash Palace Aquatic Centre is Invercargill’s main public swimming complex.  It provides indoor pool facilities for learn to swim...

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Invercargill Rock ‘n’ Roll Club

04/02/2019

Invercargill Rock ‘n’ Roll Club has about 200 members, 140 of which are junior members, making it the club with the largest junior...

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Pokie Proceeds: Building Strong Communities

19/12/2018

Source: DIA

This online booklet includes stories and tips on how best to apply for pokie grants. It showcases ten organisations which have used...

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Educational insights through waka ama

Educational insights through waka ama

21/11/2018

Using waka ama, the traditional Māori outrigger canoe, as a tool to engage students in learning is an innovative approach from a...

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Big Buddy scheme

Buddies For Boys Without Dads

19/11/2018

More fatherless boys will be able to have a consistent, committed male mentor in their lives, thanks to support from the Trust House...

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Masterton BMX track

Masterton BMXers back on track

15/11/2018

Source: GMANZ

The growing number of BMX riders in the Wairarapa will soon be gunning it on a refurbished track, thanks to a grant from the Trust...

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Panaman Road School benefit from a Gaming Society Grant

It’s playtime at Panama Road School

13/11/2018

The children of Panama Rd School now have a safe and fun playground to enjoy, thanks to a grant from the Mt Wellington Foundation.

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More “wow factor” for Wairarapa drag track

26/09/2018

Masterton Motorplex will soon boast track-side timing and lighting facilities befitting its status as one of the best drag race...

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Spitfires baseball club taking flight

19/09/2018

The Wairarapa Spitfires baseball teams will be kitted out in the club’s striking uniforms this season, thanks to a $5,000 grant from...

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Netball Wairarapa

World-class Netball in Wairarapa

01/09/2018

Wairarapa Netball’s upgraded facility now meets international standards thanks to funding from the Trust House Foundation.

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Mucking in at the Martinborough Marae

01/09/2018

Martinborough’s Hau Ariki Marae underwent a major makeover thanks to a substantial grant from the Trust House Foundation.

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Free support packs for those with a breast cancer diagnosis

01/09/2018

Free Step By Step guides for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Seeing clearly now, in Wairarapa

01/09/2018

Source: GMANZ

Free eye tests for children in Wairarapa thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Trust House Foundation.

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Paeroa Basketball Association

Home Games Secured in Paeroa

27/07/2018

Young basketball players in Paeroa can continue to pursue their hoop dreams thanks to funding from NZCT.

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Things Going Swimmingly in Kai Iwi

27/07/2018

Source: NZCT

The Kai Iwi School pool is now leak-free and thanks to a grant from NZCT.

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St Chads Rotorua

Empowering people with intellectual disabilities

25/07/2018

Rotorua residents with intellectual disabilities have grasped the opportunity to enhance their life skills thanks to funding from One...

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Hamilton Science Awards Trust

Igniting students’ interest in science

25/07/2018

Students from Waikato’s low decile schools were introduced to the wonder of science and science learning, thanks to funding from One...

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NZCT Whanganui Sailing Club grant

Safer Sailing Lessons in Whanganui

25/07/2018

New motors for sailing club’s motorboats make lessons safer and more cost effective, thanks to funding from NZCT.

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Submission on Waikato District Council’s Gambling Venue Policy

24/07/2018

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand represents the vast majority of the gaming machine societies that operate in New...

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Ohinemutu Kapa Haka Inc

New Costumes for Ōhinemutu Kapa Haka

23/07/2018

The Ōhinemutu Kapa Haka group’s new performance-enhancing poi, guitars and costumes were made possible by a $5,000 grant from One...

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Manukau Diwali Festival

Diwali Festival Lights Up Manukau

23/07/2018

The smooth operation of this dynamic community event was made possible by funding received from the First Sovereign Trust.

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Air Rescue Services

Air Rescue Saving Lives

23/07/2018

Seriously sick and injured people living in Canterbury and the West Coast can be airlifted to emergency treatment thanks to funding...

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Talking books for the blind

Opening Books for The Blind

23/07/2018

More people who are blind or have low vision are able to read the books and magazines they love thanks to a $5,000 grant from Air...

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Bay of Plenty gymnastics

Spring in the Step of the Bay’s Gymnasts

22/07/2018

Gymnasts from all over the Bay of Plenty can develop their skills in a safe environment thanks to funding from NZCT.

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Tauranga Jazz Festival

Jazzing up the Bay

16/07/2018

Tauranga locals and visitors from near and far were treated to a jazz festival of world-class standards thanks to funding from One...

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Oars Away for Wellington Girls

15/07/2018

Wellington Girls’ College rowers were able to participate in the biggest regatta of the year thanks to funding from One Foundation.

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Te Aroha BMX track

Starting gate opens at Te Aroha BMX track

02/07/2018

Source: Grassroots Trust

BMX enthusiasts from as young as five years old will soon be barrelling around the new Te Aroha track, thanks to a $40,000 grant from...

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StarJam in Auckland

Music and Performance with StarJam

21/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

Young people with disabilities across the North Island are honing their musical performance skills in safer workshop spaces, thanks...

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Millions to the Community

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

In the 2016/17 year gaming machine grants delivered over $300 million to community organisations across New Zealand.

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Where does gaming machine money go?

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

The money put into a gaming machine that is not returned to a player is called Gaming Machine Profits (GMP). GMP is distributed...

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Smart kits for sharp players

02/05/2018

Wesley College’s rugby players are sporting rugby kits worthy of their success on the field, thanks to a grant from Grassroots Trust.

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Mount Wellington Amateur Swimming Club

Mount Wellington Amateur Swimming Club

01/05/2018

Mt Wellington Swimming Club members are making a splash at regional and national swim meets thanks partly to a $20,000 grant from...

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Boost for badminton in Hawke's Bay

01/05/2018

Badminton is thriving in Hawke’s Bay thanks to a grant from Grassroots Trust.

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Wrap around care for seriously ill children and their families

Families with children who have a serious illness are able to access free nursing and counselling services, thanks to funding of more...

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New boat helps lifesavers save lives

Papamoa Beach surf lifesavers will be able to reach and rescue swimmers in trouble faster, thanks to a grant from Grassroots Trust.

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Te Aroha and District Riding for the Disabled

NZCT awarded Te Aroha and District Riding for the Disabled (RDA) $10,000 to keep their current Head Coach. This full-time paid Head...

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Responsible Gambling

New regulations poster for display in gaming rooms

01/09/2023

Source: GMANZ

The below posters have been created for use in Class 4 gaming rooms. These new posters were designed to help operators explain to...

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GMANZ supports harm reduction goals

18/03/2022

Source: Scoop.co.nz

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) announces its support for the harm reduction aim of the government's new review...

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Ministry of Health blocking funding for facial recognition technology on pokies

18/02/2022

Source: NZ Herald

The organisation representing pokie machine owners wants the Government to fork out to help it fund facial recognition software in...

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Murihiku Manu Dive Bomb Event

04/09/2020

Source: whatsoninvers.nz

In its third year of taking part in Pause the Pokies, the trust was also set to host the Murihiku Manu Dive Bomb Awareness Event on...

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Agencies join forces to address gambling harm

27/08/2020

Source: Southland Express

Invercargill Workingmens Club general manager Simon Anderson and his team have been working with Southland agencies to tackle the...

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TXT2X & New Software

11/08/2020

Source: NKMP

Waikiwi Tavern duty manager Shane Brownlie (left), ILT Foundation manager Lisa-Maree Fleck and Gambling Harm health promoter Eru...

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Media Release: Pubs ready to welcome back players

04/05/2020

Source: GMANZ

With a likely move to Alert Level 2 in the coming weeks, pubs and taverns across New Zealand are getting ready to welcome back...

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Gambling Host Responsibility

01/01/2020

Source: GMANZ

Class 4 Societies take gambling host responsibility seriously and are committed to providing a safe entertainment environment.

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Pausing the Pokies

23/11/2019

The Invercargill Licencing Trust and two clubs supported Gambling Harm Awareness Week by pausing their pokies for a set time during...

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Encouraging Best Practice in Gambling

26/06/2019

Source: DIA

In a first of its kind, the Department of Internal Affairs has granted Hamilton-based Grassroots Trust [Grassroots] a three-year...

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New Zealand gaming industry unveils world-first facial recognition technology to help problem gamblers

21/05/2018

A world-first facial recognition system, to help problem gamblers by identifying people who are excluded from gaming venues, is being...

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Mitigating problem gambling

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

Gaming machine operators are serious about minimising harm to problem gamblers. This fact sheet explains the steps gaming machine...

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How do pokie machines work?

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

By design, pokie machines take in more money than they give out and every spin is random. Machines and venues also contain...

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Gambling Harm Prevention & Minimisation Fact Sheet

30/08/2015

Source: DIA

This fact sheet describes what measures the The Gambling Act 2003 contains to minimise the harm caused to problem gamblers by pokies.

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New regulations poster for display in gaming rooms

01/09/2023

Source: GMANZ

The below posters have been created for use in Class 4 gaming rooms. These new posters were designed to help operators explain to...

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GMANZ joins application to the High Court

01/09/2023

Source: GMANZ

GMANZ has joined the application to the High Court seeking Judicial Review of aspects of the new Harm Minimisation regulations The...

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Short term pressure expected on community grant funding

08/06/2023

Source: Scoop.co.nz

Decrease in Class 4 gambling activity in 1st Quarter expected to result in short term pressure on funding.

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Increased Year On Year Gaming Machine Funding Set To Benefit Aotearoa

02/03/2023

Source: Scoop.co.nz

Increased Year On Year Gaming Machine Funding Set To Benefit Aotearoa

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GMANZ “in Full Support” Of DIA’s Investigation Into Class 4 Gaming Trusts

03/02/2023

GMANZ “in Full Support” Of DIA’s Investigation Into Class 4 Gaming Trusts

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Recovery benefits community groups

12/12/2022

Community Groups To Benefit With Gaming Machine Funding Returning To Pre-Covid Levels

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GMANZ In Support Of DIA’s New Granted.govt.nz Database

27/09/2022

Source: Scoop

Gaming Machine Association In Support Of DIA’s New Granted.govt.nz database.

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The counter argument for community-based gambling

08/07/2022

Source: Hawkes Bay Today NZ Herald

Important to consider counter arguments on debate about the role of community-based gaming machines in New Zealand.

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GMANZ supports goals of Internal Affairs review into gaming machines

18/03/2022

Source: Scoop.co.nz

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) announces its support for the harm reduction aim of the government's new review...

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Ministry of Health blocking funding for facial recognition technology on pokies

18/02/2022

Source: NZ Herald

The organisation representing pokie machine owners wants the Government to fork out to help it fund facial recognition software in...

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Pokies association wants better results from gambling addiction services

26/01/2022

Source: Stuff

The Gaming Machine Association is pushing against an increase to the Problem Gambling Levy, until it sees proof that the levy is...

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New Zealand’s Pokies Association Pushing for Lower Problem Gambling Rates

26/01/2022

Source: Gambling News

New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has proposed a 26% increase ($16 million) in the problem gambling levy budget over the upcoming...

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Community groups to suffer from bad data

20/12/2021

Source: GMANZ

The Hutt City council’s decision to implement a sinking lid policy on gaming machines means community groups that rely on them for...

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Latest Gaming Figures

31/08/2021

Source: Scoop News

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has released data showing expenditure of pub and club-based gaming machines over the last...

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Community projects missing out on pokie funds in lockdown

29/08/2021

Source: RNZ

The head of the gaming machine association is warning that hundreds of community projects will suffer because no money is going into...

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'Shopping list for armed robbers': Government plan to reveal pub pokies turnover attacked

02/07/2021

Source: Stuff

A government plan to openly publish pub-by-pub statistics for poker machine turnover has been attacked by pokie officials as a...

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Gambling For The Year Is Down Despite Spending Rebound

12/03/2021

Source: GMANZ

The Department of Internal Affairs has today released data showing that, while gambling for the year was down, spending for the...

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Gaming sector dismayed at misleading statistics about gaming machine profits

25/11/2020

Source: GMANZ

The Independent Chair of the Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand, Peter Dengate Thrush, today expressed his disappointment at...

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GMANZ appoints internet infrastructure expert as independent chair

30/09/2020

Source: GMANZ

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) today announced the appointment of Wellington intellectual property lawyer and...

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New GMANZ independent chair

30/09/2020

Source: Voxy

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) today announced the appointment of Wellington intellectual property lawyer and...

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Lost gaming revenue a hammer blow for community sport

09/05/2020

Source: Stuff

For years, New Zealand sports groups have relied on gaming revenue, but the Covid-19 pandemic has been a timely reminder how...

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Bruce Robertson resigns as GMANZ Chair

07/05/2020

Source: GMANZ

Former Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive Bruce Robertson has resigned as the Independent Chair of The Gambling Machine...

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Gaming machine industry ready to start up again

05/05/2020

Source: Horowhenua Chronicle

Many small businesses with pokie machines have had zero income and getting gaming up and running will be vital, said the Gaming...

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Media Release: Pubs ready to welcome back players

04/05/2020

Source: GMANZ

With a likely move to Alert Level 2 in the coming weeks, pubs and taverns across New Zealand are getting ready to welcome back...

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Independent review slams one-sided study on the health effects of gambling

07/02/2020

Source: GMANZ

A highly respected economics advisor has labelled a report commissioned by the Ministry of Health as "seriously flawed", explaining...

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Media Statement – Timaru District Gambling Venue Policy Review

18/10/2019

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Timaru District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review

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Media Statement – Rangitikei District Gambling Venue Policy Review

16/10/2019

Source: GMANZ

$781,000 in Community Funding, 1 Problem Gambler Seeks Treatment: No Need to Impose New Restrictions in Rangitikei District’s...

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Sinking lid policies debated in Tasman

02/09/2019

Source: Stuff

Sinking lid policies debated in Tasman

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Costs without benefits

30/08/2019

Source: TDB Advisory

A two-sided review of a one-sided analysis of gambling.

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Media Statement - Tasman District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

13/08/2019

Concern that Tasman District Council’s Proposed New Gambling Venue Policy Will Accelerate the Growth of Online Gambling

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Southland art showcased on world stage

25/07/2019

Source: Southland Express

ILT Foundation supports Southland Art.

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Media Statement - Invercargill City Gambling Venue Policy Review

17/07/2019

Source: GMANZ

Invercargill City Council Urged to Make an Evidence-Based Gambling Venue Policy Decision

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Encouraging Best Practice in Gambling

26/06/2019

Source: DIA

In a first of its kind, the Department of Internal Affairs has granted Hamilton-based Grassroots Trust [Grassroots] a three-year...

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Gaming policy change sought

15/06/2019

Source: Otago Daily Times

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand is asking the Southland District Council to modify the Southland district gambling...

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Media Statement - South Taranaki District Gambling Venue Policy Review

12/06/2019

Source: GMANZ

South Taranaki District Council Urged to Make an Evidence-Based Gambling Venue Policy Decision

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Media Statement - Southland District Gambling Venue Policy Review

12/06/2019

$1m in Community Funding, 1 Problem Gambler Seeks Treatment: Time to Change Southland District’s Gambling Venue Policy

The Southland...

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Latest Gaming Statistics reflect continued decline in Community Fund raising capacity

17/05/2019

Source: GMANZ

The latest Quarterly Gaming Statistics released by the DIA create an illusion that real funding availability for the community is...

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Media Statement - Whangarei District Gambling Venue Policy Review

15/05/2019

Source: GMANZ

Whangarei District Council Urged to Make an Evidence-Based Gambling Venue Policy Decision

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Media Statement - Wairarapa Gambling Venue Policy Review

01/05/2019

Source: GMANZ

Councils Urged to Make an Evidence-Based Gambling Venue Policy Decision

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Community Groups receive more than $2.422 million

11/04/2019

Source: Scoop

294 community groups across New Zealand have recently received a share of $2.422 million in grants to support their work thanks to...

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Public's views wanted on Western Bay gambling policy

05/04/2019

Source: NZ Herald

Sports clubs and community groups are being urged to have their say at the upcoming Western Bay of Plenty District Council gambling...

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Media Statement - Whakatane District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

04/04/2019

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Whakatane District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review

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Media Statement - Matamata-Piako District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

29/03/2019

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Matamata-Piako District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review

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Media Statement - Gisborne District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

19/03/2019

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Gisborne District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review

Sports clubs and community...

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Technology help for problem gamblers

13/03/2019

Source: Gisborne Herald

Facial recognition technology will be used to help problem gamblers from losing money in Gisborne pokie machines.

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Facial recognition technology to help problem gamblers

11/03/2019

Source: Scoop

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has installed facial recognition technology at all six of its Gisborne gaming venues to help...

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Quarterly Stats Nov 2018 - Press Release

10/11/2018

Source: GMANZ

Keeping funding available on sustainable levels to community organisations across New Zealand is looking more secure, with a 3.4...

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Media Statement - Waitaki District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

28/08/2018

Sports clubs and community groups are being urged to have their say at the upcoming Waitaki District Council gambling venue policy...

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Quarterly statistics press release 14 August 2018

14/08/2018

Quarterly statistics press release 14 August 2018 show more funds available for the community

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Submission on Waikato District Council’s Gambling Venue Policy

24/07/2018

The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand represents the vast majority of the gaming machine societies that operate in New...

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Media Statement - Waikato District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

24/07/2018

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Community Participation Urged in the Waikato District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review

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Media Statement - Selwyn District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

15/06/2018

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Selwyn District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review. Sports clubs and community...

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Community Participation Urged in the Grey District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review

31/05/2018

Sports clubs and community groups are being urged to have their say at the upcoming Grey District...

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New Zealand gaming industry unveils world-first facial recognition technology to help problem gamblers

21/05/2018

A world-first facial recognition system, to help problem gamblers by identifying people who are excluded from gaming venues, is being...

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Mitigating problem gambling

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

Gaming machine operators are serious about minimising harm to problem gamblers. This fact sheet explains the steps gaming machine...

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Media Statement - Stratford District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

21/03/2018

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Stratford District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review. Sports clubs and community...

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Media Statement - South Waikato District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

07/03/2018

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the South Waikato District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review. Sports clubs and...

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Hamilton City Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

05/03/2018

Source: GMANZ

Concerns raised with $17,000 of ratepayer money spent on premature gambling venue policy review. Hamilton City’s Gambling Venue...

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Media Statement - Marlborough District Council Gambling Venue Policy Review

08/12/2017

Source: GMANZ

Community Participation Urged in the Marlborough District Council’s Upcoming Gaming Machine Policy Review. Sports clubs and community...

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Landmark Australian case throws out pokie machine claims

In a landmark Australian court case, a federal judge has dismissed claims made under Australian Consumer Law that pokie machines were...

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Resources

New regulations poster for display in gaming rooms

01/09/2023

Source: GMANZ

The below posters have been created for use in Class 4 gaming rooms. These new posters were designed to help operators explain to...

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Gaming facts not fiction

12/08/2022

Source: Business Desk

Peter Dengate Thrush addresses the facts about the class 4 gaming in NZ.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs

01/12/2020

Source: GMANZ

Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs by the Gaming Machine Association of NZ.

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Class 4 Data Analytic review 2019

01/11/2020

An overall increase in the amount granted per Society over the past three years has resulted in an increase in sport, community, and...

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Mythbuster

25/06/2020

Source: GMANZ

The facts – not fiction – about pokies in pubs (class 4 gaming machines)

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Facts not fiction

25/06/2020

Source: GMANZ

Just the Facts, not Fiction about Gaming Machines

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2018 Community Distribution

18/12/2019

Source: GMANZ

Class 4 Gaming proceeds are returned to the community. Proceeds from 32 societies operating in the Class 4 gamning sector in the 2018...

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2017 Community Distribution

01/12/2019

Source: GMANZ

Class 4 Gaming proceeds are returned to the community. Proceeds from 32 societies operating in the Class 4 gamning sector in the 2017...

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Costs without benefits

30/08/2019

Source: TDB Advisory

A two-sided review of a one-sided analysis of gambling.

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Viewpoint NZ: Pokies ban

29/11/2018

Source: NZ Herald

Viewpoint NZ video covering the debate about pokie machines. GMANZs Bruce Robertson is interviewed at the 23 minute mark.

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Mitigating problem gambling

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

Gaming machine operators are serious about minimising harm to problem gamblers. This fact sheet explains the steps gaming machine...

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How does the Class 4 funding model work?

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

Our Class 4 gambling system is unique to New Zealand, with a proportion of the money gamblers lose being legally required to be...

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Where does gaming machine money go?

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

The money put into a gaming machine that is not returned to a player is called Gaming Machine Profits (GMP). GMP is distributed...

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How do pokie machines work?

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

By design, pokie machines take in more money than they give out and every spin is random. Machines and venues also contain...

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Millions to the Community

18/05/2018

Source: GMANZ

In the 2016/17 year gaming machine grants delivered over $300 million to community organisations across New Zealand.

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Guide to Pokies in New Zealand - DIA

30/10/2016

This guide describes how The Department of Internal Affairs regulates the electronic gaming machine sector in New Zealand.

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Gambling Harm Prevention & Minimisation Fact Sheet

30/08/2015

Source: DIA

This fact sheet describes what measures the The Gambling Act 2003 contains to minimise the harm caused to problem gamblers by pokies.

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