Class 4 Gambling Venues Policy 2025 (Kaupapa Here Wāhi Petipeti)

The purpose of the policy is to:

  • ensure the Council and the community have an influence over the provision and location of new gambling venues in the City,
  • ensure that the provision of class 4 gaming machines is not the primary purpose of these venues,
  • ensure that gaming machines and TABs are located within venues where there is a degree of supervision and control of those using them, in order to help reduce the risk of problem gambling,
  • minimise the harm to the community caused by problem gambling, and
  • allow the community to have access to gambling venues for entertainment purposes, and to benefit from the proceeds which they generate.

Applications for new machines and/or venues 

If you wish to increase the number of Pokie machines at a venue, or open a new TAB or Pokie venue, you must first apply to Upper Hutt City Council using the following application form, and pay the appropriate fee at the time of submitting your application.

Application form for local authority consent for gambling venues

Please refer to the Schedule of Fees and Charges for the fees associated with a Class 4 Gaming venue (Pokies) and/or TAB New Zealand venues licence.

Once Council have approved your application, you will then need to apply to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)

For more information on gambling please refer to the Department of Internal Affairs website - dia.govt.nz

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