NEWS AND UPDATES
COMMUNITY GAMING RESEARCH
The Lion Foundation recently commissioned Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) to take an in-depth look at New Zealand's class 4 gambling industry. NZCT contributed to this research because we felt it was important for an independent body to fully assess the benefits of the current gaming model, and evaluate what improvements (if any) could be made to it. BERL's research uncovered some very useful statistics and found that the community gaming model provides a positive net benefit to New Zealand. You can read the BERL report here.
LIGHTS SHINE ON MEMORIAL RUGBY MATCH
On Thursday 2nd May, just as the duck shooting season begins, Hauraki North Rugby Football Club will host a memorial rugby match for former club member Bruce (Buck) McCallum who died in a car crash two years ago.
CLUB CRICKET CHAMPS
The National Club Cricket Championship (NCCC) was held at Cornwall Cricket Club during mid-April. NZCT is a proud supporter of this competition and sends its congratulations to the Old Boys Collegians XI from Canterbury who took the title to become National Club Champions for the 2012/13 season.
TAURANGA HOCKEY TURF
Two new artificial hockey playing surfaces were officially unveiled at a grand opening on 6 April at the Tauranga Hockey Centre at Blake Park. NZCT is pleased to be a key funder of this important local sports facility.
HAMILTON YWCA
We got some great feedback from Hamilton YWCA this week. It's such a nice story we just had to share it with others....
NEW DRUMS FOR BAND
To be a drummer in a pipe band you need to be musical, coordinated and have a great memory. You also need drums which are in tune. Luckily, thanks to a $10,000 grant from NZCT, the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band drummers have all these things.
NZCT SUPPORTS CLUB CRICKET CHAMPS
On 3 March 2013, Parnell Cricket Club claimed the Jeff Crowe Cup over rivals East Coast Bays Cricket Club, and secured their place in the prestigious National Cricket Club Championship which takes place at Auckland’s Cornwall Cricket Club during early April.
SITTING PRETTY
A chair’s a chair’s a chair – unless you spend your whole work day sitting in one. That’s why Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is excited to have received a shipment of 48 new chairs designed with orchestral players in mind.
ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR OTAKI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Otaki Primary School students got a nice surprise when they returned to school this week. During the summer break, a new artificial turf was laid at the school, which will greatly improve the children’s sports opportunities. The turf was funded by a $16,000 grant from NZCT.
POOL UPGRADE FOR SHANNON SCHOOL
Shannon School’s two swimming pools are currently undergoing a much awaited upgrade thanks to a $25,000 grant from NZCT. The pools and changing sheds will be upgraded, a new filtration system will be installed, and the general area will be spruced up with new paint in time for the summer holiday period.
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
NZCT has given $20,000 to New Plymouth Riding for the Disabled (RDA) so a professional instructor can help the city’s disabled community develop physically and mentally.
NZCT CYCLE CLASSIC
The Manawatu region is once again home to New Zealand Cycle Classic international UCI endorsed event. The event took place in the Manawatu for the first time in January this year and is returning from 23 to 27 January 2013.
RECORD BREAKING ICE SKATERS
Canterbury Alpine Ice Skating Club has achieved extraordinary results nationally and internationally, with members breaking several records at the Australian Championships held in Sydney on 5 and 6 October 2012, and the NZ Championships during September.
SUPPORTING SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics New Zealand and NZCT have broken new ground by entering a three-year funding agreement. NZCT has been a long-time supporter of Special Olympics New Zealand, which provides a year-round programme of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 6000 athletes throughout the country train and compete in 13 different Olympic-type summer and winter sports across 48 Clubs.
HOOKED ON CRICKET
Professional cricketers throughout the country will be encouraging young New Zealanders to be active and participate in cricket over the coming weeks. The NZCT Hooked on Cricket programme is now into its 7th year and has been extremely successful in promoting cricket in these schools.
WATER SAFETY TRAINING
NZCT has given Pupuke Schools Waterwise Inc. a $2,700 grant to upgrade and increase its kayak fleet in order to maximise local children’s water confidence. Waterwise is a voluntary organisation which strives to provide the best possible water education for young children. Bruce Reid, Chairman of Pupuke Schools Waterwise, says the new kayaks will enable Waterwise to provide safe, reliable gear for children participating in its water safety programme.
NEW UNIFORMS BOOST CONFIDENCE
Rotorua Lakes High School’s Junior A netball team will be looking sharp when they compete at the upcoming Kurangaituku Tournament, thanks to $1185 grant from NZCT. The grant has enabled the team to purchase new, custom-made netball dresses, to wear during the secondary schools’ section of tournament on September 15th and 16th.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO POKIE LAWS
The Flavell Bill has been referred to the Commerce Select Committee for consideration. The bill proposes to change a number of things about the way gaming operations are run. These could have serious implications for the people who run gaming operations and the community groups who rely on gaming grants. The proposed changes are detailed here.
The deadline for sending submissions to the Commerce Select Committee was 21 June 2012. We'd like to thank everyone who took the opportunity to have their say and voice their opinion. Read more...
GAMBLING INDUSTRY RESEARCH
