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Auckland Council votes to keep the lid on pokies

Auckland Council has voted to keep its sinking lid policy for pokie machines in the region. Deputy Chair Josephine Bartley said it was the only option the council had to prevent new pokie machine venues from opening.

AGBrief Editorial AGBrief EditorialOctober 15, 2020 · 1 min read
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Auckland Council has voted to keep its “sinking lid” policy for pokie machines in the region. Deputy Chair Josephine Bartley said it was the only option the council had to prevent new pokie machine venues from opening.

Council votes to continue sinking lid for pokie machines (Stuff)

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