Gambling venue policy

Review of gambling venue policy

The review of this policy is required under the Gambling Act 2003 and consultation is being undertaken with the public so that the Gisborne District Council can assess public opinion on the policy and consider changes as a result of public submissions received.

This policy must consider the social impact of gambling within the territorial authority’s district and specify whether or not Class 4 venues and Board venues may be established in the district and, if so, where they may be located.

The objectives of the policy are:

1. to exercise local influence over the location and extent of Class 4 venues and Board venues
2. to control the extent of Class 4 gambling within the Gisborne district in a manner which will prevent and minimise the potential harm caused by gambling, particularly problem gambling
3. to reduce the number of gaming machines in the Gisborne district to the extent that Council is empowered by the Gambling Act 2003
4. to recover costs where appropriate.

Here's more information including the statement of proposal containing full information on the proposed policy. Copies are also available at:

• Customer service, Fitzherbert Street
• Te Puia Springs service centre
• HB Williams Memorial Library
• on our website

Submissions must be written and include your name, address and contact phone number.

Submissions can be:

• post to Have Your Say on Gambling Policy, PO Box 747, Gisborne
• fax to 06 867 8076
• deliver to customer service in Fitzherbert Street or Te Puia Springs service centre
• email to service@gdc.govt.nz
• fill in the online submission form

Submissions close 4pm Monday 13 February 2012.