22 September 2026

Kia ora,  

An additional document outlining policy development decisions for the Online Casino Gambling Regulations has been pro-actively released by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon Brooke van Velden.

This is available to view on the DIA website.

Probity reminder

As we approach the auction start date on 29 September 2026 the programme continues to operate under strict probity requirements to protect the fairness and integrity of the process.

After the auction has concluded, the outcome will be publicly notified.

Ngā mihi nui, 
Trina Lowry
Programme Director - Online Gambling Implementation