Draft Gambling Venue Policy 2022

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Consultation has concluded

This consultation closed on Friday 4 March 2022.

Selwyn residents are being invited to have their say on the number of gambling machines allowed in the district and where they can be placed.

The Council is required to review its gambling venue policy every three years, with consultation on the Draft Gambling Venue Policy 2022 now being open.

Through the gambling venue policy the Council controls where in Selwyn Class 4 gambling (pokie machines) and TAB NZ venues can be established, and how many gaming machines can operate at each venue. The Council doesn’t have authority to:

  • control hours of operation of TAB or pokie venues
  • close down an existing gambling venue
  • be involved in decisions about what happens to proceeds of gambling - where and to whom proceeds are distributed.


This consultation closed on Friday 4 March 2022.

Selwyn residents are being invited to have their say on the number of gambling machines allowed in the district and where they can be placed.

The Council is required to review its gambling venue policy every three years, with consultation on the Draft Gambling Venue Policy 2022 now being open.

Through the gambling venue policy the Council controls where in Selwyn Class 4 gambling (pokie machines) and TAB NZ venues can be established, and how many gaming machines can operate at each venue. The Council doesn’t have authority to:

  • control hours of operation of TAB or pokie venues
  • close down an existing gambling venue
  • be involved in decisions about what happens to proceeds of gambling - where and to whom proceeds are distributed.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Online submission

    61 responses

    Selwyn District Council is currently running public consultation on the Draft Gambling Venue Policy. We would like to hear from you either as an individual and/or through any group or organisation of which you may be a member of. 

    Consultation is open until 5pm, Friday 4 March 2022.

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