Gambling
This page contains different parts of laws about Gambling, within the topic of Money and consumer rights.
Related Plain Language Law
Income Tax Act 2007
Tax rules for money earned from running gaming machines
CW 48: Income from conducting gaming-machine gambling
Gambling Act 2003
The Purpose of the Gambling Act 2003 is to make gambling fair and safe for everyone.
3: Purpose
Gambling Act 2003
What 'conduct' means in gambling law, including organising, managing, and helping with gambling activities
5: Extended meaning of conduct
Gambling Act 2003
Counting gaming machines with many player spots
6: Multi-terminal and multi-player gaming machines
Gambling Act 2003
What it means to have a big say in how a casino is run
7: Meaning of significant influence in casino
Gambling Act 2003
The Government can ask you for information to check if you have too much control over a casino.
8: Secretary may seek information to assess influence
Gambling Act 2003
Gambling rules are in place to keep you safe. These rules include: • What types of gambling are allowed • How gambling places should work • Who can run a gambling business You can't gamble if you're under 18.
Gambling Act 2003
No gambling allowed, except when the law says it's okay
9: Gambling prohibited
Gambling Act 2003
No new casinos can open in New Zealand, but existing ones can stay open.
10: No more casinos
Gambling Act 2003
Don't make it easier for people to gamble at casinos
11: No increase in casino gambling
Gambling Act 2003
What makes casino gambling increase, according to the Gambling Commission?
12: What is increase in casino gambling
Gambling Act 2003
You can't get paid back by the government if you lose something because of these rules.
13: No compensation
Gambling Act 2003
What happens to contracts about gambling that are against the law
14: Legality of gambling contracts
Gambling Act 2003
No lending money for gambling, unless a casino has special permission
15: Providing credit for gambling prohibited
Gambling Act 2003
No advertising of overseas gambling allowed in New Zealand
16: Advertising overseas gambling prohibited
Gambling Act 2003
Rules can limit or stop prizes for gambling to keep it fair and safe.
17: Regulations may restrict or prohibit prizes
Gambling Act 2003
Running sales promotions is allowed under the law
18: Sales promotion schemes authorised
Gambling Act 2003
A guide to the different types of gambling and the rules that keep them fair and safe.
20: Overview
Gambling Act 2003
The Government can choose which games are allowed or not allowed as gambling.
21: Secretary may categorise gambling
Gambling Act 2003
What 'class 1 gambling' means in simple terms: a small, low-stakes type of gambling with strict rules
22: Meaning of class 1 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
You don't need a special permit for Class 1 gambling
23: No licence required
Gambling Act 2003
What is class 2 gambling, and how does it work in New Zealand?
24: Meaning of class 2 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
Rules for running and taking part in class 2 gambling, like lotteries and raffles, to keep things fair and safe.
25: Requirements for class 2 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
Societies don't need a licence for some types of gambling.
26: No licence required
Gambling Act 2003
What is class 3 gambling, where prizes are over $5,000 and money goes to good causes
27: Meaning of class 3 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
Rules for running small or regular gambling events with a licence
28: Requirements for class 3 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
Old licences are now called class 3 operator's licences
29: Existing licences class 3 operators’ licences
Gambling Act 2003
What is class 4 gambling, where money goes to good causes?
30: Meaning of class 4 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
Rules for running class 4 gambling games and venues
31: Requirements for class 4 gambling
Gambling Act 2003
What happens to old gaming machine licences when the new law starts
32: Existing gaming machine licences and site approvals
Gambling Act 2003
TAB NZ and racing clubs have special rules for running gambling games
33: Status of TAB NZ and racing clubs
Gambling Act 2003
People can apply for a special licence to run certain types of gambling activities.
Gambling Act 2003
Applying for a licence to run a small gambling event
35: Application for class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
The government checks you out before giving you a special licence to run a gambling business.
36: Secretary must investigate applicant for class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
When can you get a licence to run a class 3 gambling operation to raise money for a good cause?
37: Grounds for granting class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What a class 3 operator's licence must include and the rules it must follow
38: Content and conditions of class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Tell us about big changes to your class 3 operator's licence
39: Significant changes in relation to class 3 operator’s licence must be notified
Gambling Act 2003
You need approval to make big changes to a class 3 operator's licence, like changing goals or closing down.
40: Change of purpose and winding up provisions of holder of class 3 operator’s licence ineffective without approval
Gambling Act 2003
Changing or renewing a special licence for people who run big gambling games
Gambling Act 2003
How to renew a special licence to run a small gambling game
41: Renewal of class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Changing a class 3 gambling licence: how to apply for changes
42: Amending class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if a gambling operator's licence is stopped, cancelled, or not renewed?
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if a gambling operator breaks the rules and might lose their licence?
43: Suspension or cancellation of class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if someone wants to suspend, cancel, or refuse to renew your gambling licence
44: Procedure for suspending, cancelling, or refusing to amend or renew class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if your class 3 gambling licence is suspended, cancelled, or not renewed?
45: Consequences of suspension, cancellation, or refusal to amend or renew class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Appealing a decision about your charity's gambling licence to the Gambling Commission
46: Appeal to Gambling Commission regarding class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens to your licence if you appeal a decision about it
47: Consequences of appeal regarding class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Giving back a class 3 gambling licence
48: Surrender of class 3 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
You can't give or sell your Class 3 gambling licence to someone else.
49: Class 3 operator’s licence not transferable
Gambling Act 2003
People can apply for a special licence to run certain types of gambling activities.
Gambling Act 2003
Applying for a licence to run a gambling event to raise money for a good cause
50: Application for class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
The government checks you out when you apply for a special gambling licence.
51: Secretary must investigate applicant for class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
When can you get a licence to run a class 4 gambling operation to raise money for good causes?
52: Grounds for granting class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What's on a class 4 gambling licence and the rules that come with it
53: Content and conditions of class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Tell the government about big changes to your class 4 gambling licence
54: Significant changes in relation to class 4 operator’s licence must be notified
Gambling Act 2003
You need approval to make big changes to a class 4 operator's licence, like changing goals or closing down.
55: Change of purpose and winding up provisions of holder of class 4 operator’s licence ineffective without approval
Gambling Act 2003
Changing or renewing a special licence for people who run gambling games
Gambling Act 2003
How to renew a special licence to run gambling games
56: Renewal of class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Changing a class 4 gambling licence: how to apply for changes
57: Amending class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if a gambling operator's licence is stopped, cancelled, or not renewed?
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if a gambling operator breaks the rules: suspension or cancellation of their licence
58: Suspension or cancellation of class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if someone wants to suspend, cancel, or refuse to renew your gambling licence
59: Procedure for suspending, cancelling, or refusing to amend or renew class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if your class 4 gambling licence is suspended, cancelled, or not renewed?
60: Consequences of suspension, cancellation, or refusal to amend or renew class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Challenging a decision about your gambling licence: how to appeal to the Gambling Commission
61: Appeal to Gambling Commission regarding class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens to your class 4 operator's licence when you appeal a decision about it
62: Consequences of appeal regarding class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
Giving back a class 4 gambling licence and what you still have to do
63: Surrender of class 4 operator’s licence
Gambling Act 2003
You can't give or sell your Class 4 gambling licence to someone else.
64: Class 4 operator’s licence not transferable
Gambling Act 2003
Applying for a licence to run gambling games at a venue
65: Application for class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
The government checks you and your team before giving a special licence for a gambling venue.
66: Secretary must investigate applicant for class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
When can you get a licence to run a gambling venue in New Zealand?
67: Grounds for granting class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
Checking if you're a suitable person to run a gambling venue
68: Determining suitability for class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
What needs to be in a class 4 venue agreement for gambling venues
69: Form and content of class 4 venue agreement
Gambling Act 2003
What's included in a class 4 venue licence for gambling
70: Content and conditions of class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
Tell the government about big changes to your class 4 venue licence
71: Significant changes in relation to class 4 venue licence must be notified
Gambling Act 2003
How to renew a licence for a place where people can gamble
72: Renewal of class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
Changing a gambling venue's licence: how to make changes to a class 4 venue licence
73: Amending class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if a venue's gambling licence is stopped, cancelled, or not renewed?
Gambling Act 2003
The government can stop or cancel a venue's gambling licence if rules are broken.
74: Suspension or cancellation of class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens when someone wants to stop or cancel a venue's gambling licence
75: Procedure for suspending, cancelling, or refusing to amend or renew class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if your class 4 venue licence is suspended, cancelled, or not renewed?
76: Consequences of suspension, cancellation, or refusal to amend or renew class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
Appealing a class 4 venue licence decision to the Gambling Commission
77: Appeal to Gambling Commission regarding class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens if you appeal a decision about a class 4 venue licence?
78: Consequences of appeal regarding class 4 venue licence
Gambling Act 2003
What happens when you give back a class 4 venue licence for gambling
79: Surrender of class 4 venue licence
Search and Surveillance Act 2012
Changes to the Gambling Act 2003 to update search and surveillance rules
254: Amendments to Gambling Act 2003
Search and Surveillance Act 2012
Changes to the rules about selling liquor in New Zealand
301: Amendments to Sale of Liquor Act 1989
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990
No smoking or vaping is allowed in most parts of casinos.
13A: Smoking and vaping in casinos
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990
No smoking or vaping allowed in gaming machine venues.
13B: Smoking and vaping in certain gaming machine venues
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990
Breaking smoking and vaping rules is against the law
17: Offences in respect of smoking and vaping
Crimes Act 1961
This law explains how tricking people in sports and dog races to change betting results is considered a crime.
240A: Application of section 240 to match-fixing
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What's included in a local alcohol policy
77: Contents of policies
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
The law applies to the government too
7: Act binds the Crown
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Some special places like navy ships and police canteens don't follow all the alcohol rules, but have their own rules instead.
10: Certain messes and canteens exempted, but codes of practice required instead
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Alcohol sales at international airports have special rules
11: Authorised sales of alcohol at international airports exempted
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
There are different kinds of licences that let people sell or supply alcohol in various ways.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Types of alcohol licences you can get in New Zealand
13: Kinds of licence
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Licences for special events that let you sell alcohol in certain ways.
22: Special licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Following some rules doesn't mean you can ignore other rules in the Act
23: Limitation on effect of sections 14 to 22
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Getting an extra alcohol licence for a place that already has one
25: Issue of second licence for premises already licensed
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
You must follow the rules to get a licence to sell alcohol in New Zealand.
26: Licences not to be held without express authority of this Act
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Who can sell alcohol: people, companies, and groups over 20 years old
28: Who can hold on-licences, off-licences, and special licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Clubs have rules about what kind of alcohol licences they can hold.
29: Limitations on holding of on-licences and off-licences by clubs
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Clubs can get a special licence to sell alcohol
30: Who can hold club licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
There are rules about who can get a licence to sell alcohol from a shop or store.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What kinds of places can get a licence to sell takeaway alcohol?
32: Kinds of premises for which off-licences may be issued
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Some areas can have off-licences even if they're not normally allowed, if selling alcohol there wouldn't be economic.
34: Exception for certain areas where some licensed premises not economic
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Special alcohol licence for people who run auctions
39: Off-licences for auctioneers
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
There are rules about when special licences to sell alcohol can be given out.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
No special alcohol licence if a permanent one is better for you.
41: No special licence where permanent licence or variation of permanent licence more appropriate
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What times shops and places are allowed to sell alcohol
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
When you can sell alcohol if there's no local alcohol rule
44: Permitted trading hours for premises without relevant local alcohol policy
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Alcohol can't be sold outside allowed trading hours, except in some special cases.
46: No sale or supply outside permitted trading hours: all licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
No alcohol sales on some public holidays and restricted sales on Anzac Day morning.
47: Sale and supply on Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day restricted: on-licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Buying alcohol online is allowed at any time, but there are still some delivery rules.
49: Remote sales exempted from trading hours restrictions
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
People with special licences to sell alcohol must follow certain rules.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
There are other rules you must follow when selling or supplying alcohol.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Rules for buying alcohol from a store without going there
59: Requirements relating to remote sales by holders of off-licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Rules for clubs that sell alcohol, like having a secretary and managing money properly
61: Administrative requirements for club licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Rules that must be followed are imposed as conditions.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
A record of all alcohol licence applications and decisions made by the licensing committee.
66: Record of applications
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
A certified copy of official records is proof of what it says.
67: Certified extracts to be evidence
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Getting a replacement alcohol licence or certificate if yours is lost or damaged
72: Duplicate licence or certificate
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Councils can create rules about alcohol in their area
75: Territorial authorities may have local alcohol policies
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Councils can work together to make one set of alcohol rules for their whole area.
76: Territorial authorities may adopt joint local alcohol policy
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Council must tell the public about its new alcohol rules
80: Territorial authority must give public notice of finalised policy
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
When a new local alcohol rule starts 30 days after it's made public
81: When local alcohol policy adopted
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Councils can restart making alcohol rules for their area if they stopped working on them.
83: Territorial authority may recommence development of local alcohol policy
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What a council can do if asked to rethink an alcohol policy rule
84: Actions territorial authority may take if asked to reconsider element of provisional policy
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What happens when a council appeals a High Court decision about alcohol laws?
85: Effect of High Court decisions on appeal by territorial authority
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What happens when a provisional alcohol policy is resubmitted to the licensing authority
86: Effect of resubmission of provisional policy to licensing authority
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
When a local alcohol policy is officially approved and put in place.
87: When local alcohol policy adopted
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What happens when a new local alcohol rule starts
90: When local alcohol policy is in force
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Local alcohol rules must follow New Zealand's laws and not contradict them.
94: Local alcohol policies to be consistent with general law
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How councils can cancel their local alcohol rules and make new ones.
96: Revocation of local alcohol policies
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Which alcohol licences does this law apply to?
98: Licences to which subpart applies
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Apply for an alcohol licence through your local licensing committee
99: Applications to be made to licensing committee
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How to fill out a licence application form correctly
100: Form of application
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Telling people about your alcohol licence application
101: Notification requirements
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Police and health officials check alcohol licence applications
103: Police, Medical Officer of Health, and inspector must inquire into applications
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Who gets to decide if you can get a liquor licence?
104: Who decides application for licence
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What the law considers when deciding who can sell alcohol
105: Criteria for issue of licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
People in charge can refuse a licence application even if no one objected to it.
107: Authority or committee may refuse licence even if application not opposed
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Special rules for places that sell alcohol, like bars and clubs, to keep people safe
110: Particular conditions: on-licences and club licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Some rules might only apply to certain areas or times on licensed premises.
118: Different conditions may apply to different parts of premises
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Areas where kids are not allowed or need a parent to enter when alcohol is sold
119: Restricted and supervised areas
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Changing the rules on an alcohol licence
120: Variation of conditions
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
When and how alcohol licences expire or get renewed
122: Expiry or renewal of licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Renewing a special alcohol licence for auctioneers or caterers if you still meet the rules.
126: Renewal of licence held by auctioneer or caterer
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Stopping a liquor licence from being renewed: how to object
128: Objections to renewal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Who gets to decide if you can renew your alcohol licence?
130: Who decides application for renewal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What officials consider when deciding whether to renew an alcohol licence
131: Criteria for renewal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Decisions about renewing alcohol licences are based on certain matters.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Renewing an alcohol licence when there are local rules
133: Renewal of licences where relevant local alcohol policy exists
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
The committee can decide your licence application without a meeting if no one objects.
134: Licensing committee may decide certain application on papers
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
The licensing authority decides whether to renew a licence for up to 3 more years with conditions.
135: Decision on renewal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Special permits that let people sell alcohol for a short time.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Selling alcohol for a short time: how to get a temporary licence
136: Temporary authorities: on-licences and off-licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
People can apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol in certain situations.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How to submit your application for a special alcohol licence on time
137: Filing of applications
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How to fill out an application for a special alcohol licence
138: Form of application
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How to object to an alcohol licence application
140: Objections to applications
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
People check your alcohol licence application to make sure it's a good idea
141: Inquiry into applications by Police, inspector, and Medical Officer of Health
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What the council checks when you apply for a special alcohol licence
142: Criteria for issue of special licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
The committee can say no to a special alcohol licence on their own.
144: Licensing committee may refuse special licence of own motion
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Some alcohol licences can have extra rules added if the local area has specific alcohol rules.
146: Conditions may be imposed if required by local alcohol policy
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Rules for special alcohol licences: what you can and can't do when selling alcohol
147: Particular discretionary conditions and compulsory conditions: special licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Some rules might be different in certain areas or situations when selling alcohol.
148: Different conditions may apply in certain cases
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How long a special alcohol licence lasts
149: Duration of special licences
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Other things to know about selling and giving alcohol.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
You can appeal to a special group if you disagree with an alcohol licence decision.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Who can challenge an alcohol sales decision they don't agree with
154: Who may appeal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How to appeal a decision about alcohol licensing
155: Procedure for commencing appeal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
How to appeal a decision about alcohol licensing to the High Court
160: Procedure for commencing appeal
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What happens when you appeal an alcohol licensing decision to the High Court
161: Appeals
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Challenging a licensing decision you think is wrong about the law
162: Appeal against decision of licensing authority on question of law
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
What happens when a court makes orders to help decide an alcohol licence appeal
164: Orders relating to determination of appeals
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Getting more time to lodge documents for an alcohol law appeal
166: Extension of time
Building Societies Act 1965
Rules for prize draws by companies that used to be building societies
113L: Application of Gambling Act 2003 to company ballots
Building Societies Act 1965
New companies can't start bonus prize accounts
113M: Prohibition on opening of new bonus balloting accounts after conversion date
Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013
If you have a special interest in a bet on a market product, you might be treated as owning that product.
275: Person may be treated as holding financial products where person has relevant interest in certain derivatives
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing Industry Act 2020
When different parts of the Racing Industry Act 2020 start working
2: Commencement
Racing Industry Act 2020
This law explains what the Racing Industry Act 2020 aims to achieve
3: Purposes
Racing Industry Act 2020
This law explains how racing works in New Zealand and who's in charge
4: Outline
Racing Industry Act 2020
This part explains what important words mean in the Racing Industry Act 2020
5: Interpretation
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules for changing from the old racing system to the new one
7: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing groups must write a yearly plan about what they will do
16: Racing codes must prepare statement of intent
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing groups have to make and share a yearly plan about their activities
17: Racing codes must prepare business plan
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing groups must share money from TAB NZ with their racing clubs
19: Racing codes must distribute funds received from TAB NZ to racing clubs
Racing Industry Act 2020
Members can't make money from racing club property
20: No pecuniary interest in club property
Racing Industry Act 2020
You need permission to change or sell your racing club's land
21: Restriction on dealing with racing venue
Racing Industry Act 2020
Special rule for land with racing venues must be written on official records
22: Restriction on dealing must be recorded on record of title
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing Industry Act 2020
This part explains important words used in the racing law
23: Interpretation
Racing Industry Act 2020
Club's leftover money and property goes to bigger racing group when club shuts down
24: Transfer of assets on dissolution of club
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing clubs can share their stuff when they join together
25: Transfer of assets if racing clubs combine
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing clubs can give away extra racecourses to their racing group
26: Transfer of surplus venue by agreement
Racing Industry Act 2020
The Governor-General can step in to move unused racetracks to new owners when people can't agree
27: Transfer of surplus venues by Order in Council
Racing Industry Act 2020
Special rules make it easier to transfer a racing venue when it's no longer needed
32: Effect of transfer of surplus venue
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules that control how races are run and what everyone involved must do
37: Racing rules
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing clubs must talk to others before changing their rules
38: Amendment of racing rules
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing rules must be shared and are like a contract for everyone in racing
39: Availability and status of racing rules
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules about who can enter racecourses during races
40: Rules controlling or prohibiting admission to racecourses
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing rules must follow New Zealand laws
41: Rules must not conflict with any Act or general law
Racing Industry Act 2020
A new group is formed to keep racing fair and honest
42: Racing Integrity Board established
Racing Industry Act 2020
The Racing Integrity Board aims to set and enforce good rules for everyone in racing
43: Objectives of Board
Racing Industry Act 2020
How the Racing Integrity Board is chosen and what its members do
45: Board members
Racing Industry Act 2020
How the Racing Integrity Board gets money to do its job
46: Funding of Board
Racing Industry Act 2020
The racing board makes a yearly plan to show what it will do
47: Board must prepare statement of intent
Racing Industry Act 2020
The Racing Board makes a plan each year about what they'll do
48: Board must prepare business plan
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules for racing decision-makers are in Schedule 2
50: Further provisions relating to adjudicative committees and appeals tribunals
Racing Industry Act 2020
The racing boss can pick people to check if betting places follow the rules
51: Chief executive may appoint inspectors
Racing Industry Act 2020
Inspectors can check racing places without paying and ask for information
52: Powers of inspector
Racing Industry Act 2020
You can be punished for getting in the way of an inspector doing their job
53: Obstructing inspector
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules for horse and dog races, and how to run racing clubs and racecourses
Racing Industry Act 2020
The law creates a new racing organisation called TAB New Zealand
54: TAB New Zealand established
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ is run by a group of people chosen by the Minister
55: Governing body of TAB NZ
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ's main jobs: help people bet and make money to support racing and sports
57: Objectives of TAB NZ
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ's jobs: planning races, managing betting, and helping the racing industry
58: Functions of TAB NZ
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ must create and check its money records each year
59: Accounts and audit
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ must have a check-up every five years to see if it's doing a good job
60: Performance and efficiency audit
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ must be careful with its money and spend wisely
61: TAB NZ must operate in financially responsible manner
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ writes a yearly plan about its goals and shares it with important people
62: TAB NZ must prepare statement of intent
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ makes a yearly plan and talks to racing groups about it
63: TAB NZ must prepare business plan
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ must write a yearly report about their activities and share it with important people
64: Annual report
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ can save extra money in special accounts for future use
65: TAB NZ may maintain reserves
Racing Industry Act 2020
Planning races and deciding when and where they happen
66: Setting of racing calendar and allocation of racing dates
Racing Industry Act 2020
The dates committee can change racing schedules if TAB NZ and racing codes can't agree
67: Change of racing dates, allocations, or conditions
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ gives racing clubs permission to hold betting races
68: Issue of betting licences
Racing Industry Act 2020
Changes to racing dates or rules mean betting licences might need to change too
69: Amendment or revocation of betting licence
Racing Industry Act 2020
No betting licenses for races on some special days and holidays
70: Betting licence must not be issued for certain days
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ gives agreed-upon money to racing groups each year
72: Distribution to codes
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules for sharing out money from betting
73: Regulations relating to distribution from betting profits
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules for the betting company: how it's set up, what it does, and how it shares money from bets
Racing Industry Act 2020
TAB NZ can run different kinds of betting on races and sports
74: TAB NZ may conduct betting
Racing Industry Act 2020
Racing clubs can run a special type of betting if they follow the rules
75: Racing clubs may conduct equalisator betting
Racing Industry Act 2020
Rules for how TAB NZ manages betting on races
76: Racing betting rules
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How TAB NZ spends the money it gets from horse racing bets
77: Application of revenue from racing betting
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TAB NZ needs permission from sports groups to run betting on their events
79: Agreements with New Zealand national sporting organisations
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TAB NZ can make deals with Sport NZ to allow betting on sports without official NZ groups
80: Agreements with Sport and Recreation New Zealand
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TAB NZ can use its current offices and tools for sports betting, or set up new ones
81: Use of facilities
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How TAB uses money from sports betting
82: Application of revenue from sports betting
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TAB NZ can make rules about other betting, but they need approval and must follow guidelines
83: Rules relating to other racing or sports betting conducted by TAB NZ
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How TAB NZ takes a small part of your bet money for horse races and sports events
84: Deductions for totalisator betting
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TAB NZ must share new betting rules with the government and put them online for everyone to see
85: Availability of betting rules
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Rules for how much money you can win when betting on races
86: Amounts of dividends
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Rules for using TAB NZ's betting systems for special games
87: Use of betting systems for gaming purposes
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TAB NZ can mix betting money with other countries to make bigger prizes
88: Amalgamation with overseas betting systems
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It's illegal for under-18s to bet or for others to help them bet
89: Offences relating to underage betting
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You must show proof of your age when asked by certain people
90: Power to require particulars
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You can take legal action if someone doesn't pay up on a fair bet
91: Betting contracts enforceable
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TAB NZ or racing clubs can choose not to accept your bet
92: Bets may be refused
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Getting permission from the local council to open a new betting place
93: When territorial authority consent is required
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Asking your local council for permission to open a TAB venue
94: Application for territorial authority consent
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How councils decide if a new betting shop can open
95: Considering and determining application for territorial authority consent
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Councils must make rules about betting shops in their area
96: Territorial authority must adopt TAB venue policy
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Rules for making and updating betting shop policies
97: Adoption and review of TAB venue policy
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Rules to help keep people safe when betting on races and sports
98: Regulations relating to harm prevention and minimisation
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Rules about who can and can't go into TAB betting places
99: Regulations relating to admission to and exclusion from TAB venues
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