Consultation Notice - Class 4 Gaming Venue Policy

Council is now consulting with the community on the Class 4 Gaming Venue Policy .

Consultation opens Thursday July 30 2026 and Closes 5pm Sunday, 30 August 2026

Wairoa District Council proposes to amend its Class 4 Gaming Venue Policy (the policy). The policy is made under section 101, and 102 of the Gambling Act 2003 (the Act) and allows Council to minimise gambling harm in the community. The policy enables Council and the community to have influence over the location of Class 4 Gaming Venues in the Wairoa District and control the extent of Class 4 Gaming to prevent and minimise harm, particularly problem gambling.

The consultation document and online submission form is now available on our website.

The document is also available from Wairoa District Council’s Main Office

Submissions can be made:

Online at www.consultations.nz/wdc/class-4-gaming-venue-policy
Using the submission form that can be collected from the Wairoa District Council Office
By emailing feedback@wairoadc.govt.nz

If you wish to speak to your submission, a date and time will be arranged with you. Please remember to include the following in your submission: name, address, phone number and/or email address and whether you wish to be heard (if applicable).

Please direct any queries to the email above or call Council on 06 838 7309.

Consultation Notice - Class 4 Gaming Venue Policy