New Zealand has a unique system set up to provide funding to the community from the money gambled on gaming machines in pubs and clubs. 

These Class 4 gaming machines (‘pokies’) are administered by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). DIA is responsible for ensuring that gaming machines are operated within the laws. 

Class 4 Gambling is defined by DIA as:

• Any activity that involves the use of a gaming machine outside a casino

• May be run only by a corporate society and only to raise money for authorised purposes.

• Authorised purposes include charities, community organisations, arts, cultural, clubs, sports, and health.

GMANZ strongly supports the use of effective harm minimisation tools in all Class 4 venues and believes a well-controlled and monitored environment is the best place for people to gamble safely.  

You can read more about Class 4 gambling on DIA’s website.