Application to move gaming machines
Kensington Tavern and Oxford Sports Trust have applied to relocate 18 existing gaming machines from 3 Kensington Avenue to a proposed venue at 216 Bank Street, Whangārei, because the current venue's lease is expiring.
- Closing date
- 14 August 2026
- Added to Civics
- 24 July 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Whangarei District Council
- Last checked
- 24 July 2026
Closes in 21 days
Plain-English summary
Kensington Tavern Limited, as venue operator, and Oxford Sports Trust Incorporated, as gaming licence holder, want to relocate 18 existing gaming machines. The machines would move from Kensington Tavern at 3 Kensington Avenue to a proposed new venue at 216 Bank Street because the current lease is expiring.
Whangārei District Council must assess the application under its Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy. Submissions can address whether the relocation meets the policy criteria and any likely effects on the surrounding community, local amenity or gambling harm.
Why it matters
Relocating gaming machines changes where Class 4 gambling is available within Whangārei.
The decision may affect nearby communities, local amenity and exposure to gambling-related harm.
Who may care
- Residents, property owners and businesses near Kensington Avenue or 216 Bank Street
- Gambling-harm services, community organisations, venue patrons and grant recipients
How to make a submission
- Read the application and the Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy on the council page.
- Submit online, by email, post, phone or in person before 4pm on 14 August 2026.
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