March 18, 2022
Māori encouraged to submit on pokies review
Posted On March 18, 2022
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Māori is being encouraged to make submissions on the regulations governing pokie machines as the Government tries to tackle gambling addiction.
Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti says Māori experiences and recommendations are important.
The category 4 review will look at issues including whether there are too many machines put in low-income areas.
Ms Tinetti says she wants to further develop, strengthen and support Māori and Pasifika organisations working on gambling harm.