Asian Family Services endorses and supports the submission made by PGF Group on South Waikato District’s Gambling Class 4 and TAB Venue Policy (Gambling Policy), especially the following three recommendations:

• No relocations: If a venue with EGMs is forced to close or voluntarily closes, the council will not permit the EGMs to be relocated to any venue within the council area.
• No club mergers: There will be no club mergers under any circumstances.
• A ban on any new venues: No permit will be given to operate any new venue or club in the council area if that venue proposes having EGMs, including TAB venus.

Below is the full submission.