Class 4 gambling and TAB venue consent
This page provides guidance on applying for consent from Buller District Council for gaming machines and TAB venues.
'Class 4' gambling is essentially gaming machines in pubs and clubs (i.e. outside a casino). Class 4 gambling may only be conducted by a corporate society and only to raise money for an authorised (e.g. community and non-commercial) purpose.
TAB venues are premises that are owned or leased by the New Zealand Racing Board and where the main business carried on at the premises is providing racing betting or sports betting services under the Racing Act 2003.
When do you require consent from Council?
- to establish a new Class 4 venue
- to increase the number of gaming machines at an existing Class 4 venue up to nine per venue
- to establish a new TAB venue
Council will consider applications for consent in accordance with its Gambling Venue Policy
The application process
- Applications are processed on a full cost recovery basis and must be accompanied by a deposit.
- An application form can be requested from Council.
Current applications
All current applications (if any) are listed here.
You can find out more about Class 4 Gambling requirements on the Department of Internal Affairs website.
