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Various organisations, including yacht clubs, are being urged to make a submission against a government proposal that could affect the level of funding to the wider community from gaming trusts.
In 2015, the Government legislated to stop the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) buying class 4 gaming (pokie) venues that raise critical funds for New Zealand communities.
Now a government-commissioned report, known as the Messara review into the New Zealand racing industry, is recommending overturning this legislation so that the NZRB can once again buy gaming venues.
This means more gaming funds going to racing and less going to sporting clubs, schools, welfare and rescue services, arts and community groups.
The New Zealand Community Trust are urging affected parties to make a submission against the proposal. These need to be tabled by Friday, October 19.
The New Zealand Community Trust have created a template to follow.
> Make your submission now
Also please forward a copy of your submission to submissions@nzct.org.nz. Any questions, direct them to ben.hodges@nzct.org.nz or mike.knell@nzct.org.nz.
> Read more background information on this issue and find a link to the full Messara report
