License Name
Class 4 Gambling Operator’s Licence
Class 4 Gambling Operator’s Licence
New Zealand
Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Gaming machines in non-casino venues (pubs and clubs)
Local
Good
Must be a corporate society registered in New Zealand
Key persons must be approved as suitable; no residency requirement found
Compliance with New Zealand AML legislation required
Regular financial and grant reporting to DIA; audited financial statements
Annual independent audit required
Gaming machines must comply with minimum standards; technical certification required
Required as part of technical standards for gaming equipment
No specific public requirements for certified online payment systems for Class 4
Not specified for Class 4 (relates to physical machines)
Not applicable (online Class 4 gambling not permitted as of August 2025)
English required for all formal communication and compliance
Only permits non-casino gaming machines on licensed venues for community funding
Must comply with local New Zealand tax regulations
Not explicitly specified for Class 4 operations
Cross-border operations not permitted; online/remote operation prohibited for Class 4
Public notification and submission process for new venue applications
Department of Internal Affairs, Gambling Group
Not explicitly required, but key persons must be approved and suitable
Overseen by DIA; New Zealand law and courts have jurisdiction
Not transferable
Sub-licensing not permitted
Application fees set by DIA and local councils; example district council application fee NZ$161.50–NZ$250
Ongoing fees apply; check with DIA for current schedule
Annual financial statements, grant distribution records, and reporting to DIA
Local authority consent up to 5 working days, DIA licensing time can vary
Certificate of incorporation, business plan, financial details, fit-and-proper declarations, harm minimisation policy
Harm minimisation, AML policy, exclusion and complaints handling policies
Machines and systems must meet minimum technical requirements and be certified
Must have a New Zealand registered office
Must comply with Gambling Act 2003 and DIA minimum standards
Required for gaming machine transactions per minimum standards
Fines, suspension, or revocation of licence for breaches; penalties up to NZ$5 million for new online regime
Minimum 25% to 37.12% of proceeds applied or distributed to authorised community purposes
Department of Internal Affairs, 45 Pipitea Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
PO Box 10-095, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
04 494 0656
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Gambling Group (includes Licensing, Compliance, Harm Minimisation)