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Questions over online gambling law changes
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.
Opening the door to more addiction
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but doubts are being expressed as to how effective it will be Audio
Evening business for 7 December 2022
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Caustic claims of conflict of interest
A media report this week suggested TVNZ allowing some personalities to promote products online could cause conflicts of interest - and pose a problem in future within the new media entity replacing… Audio
Caustic claims of conflict of interest
A media report this week suggested TVNZ allowing some personalities to promote products online could cause conflicts of interest - and pose a problem in future within the new media entity replacing…
AudioA further 700 SkyCity staff made redundant
The casino operator SkyCity plans to cut another 700 jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The job losses follow last month's announcement of 200 staff redundancies.
Māni Dunlop speaks with… Audio
Sky City Convention Centre fire ruled an accident
Last year's devastating SkyCity International Convention Centre fire has been ruled an accident after an investigation by Fire and Emergency.
The fire burned for several days in October, bringing… Audio
SkyCity and Fletcher focused on fire not on costs
Sky City and Fletcher Building are putting questions of liability and damages to one side as they look to tackle the aftermath of the fire that appears to have badly damaged the International… Audio
SkyCity's revenue rises with moderate profit growth expected
The casino operator Sky City has had a strong start to the financial year, and expects to see moderate growth in its full year underlying profit. Audio
SkyCity commits to $20 an hour wage ahead of schedule
SkyCity Entertainment Group is to lift its minimum wage to $20 an hour over the next three years for all its New Zealand workers.
SkyCity makes strong first half profit
The casino company SkyCity Entertainment has posted a strong first half profit, as its New Zealand business grew and its high-roller business recovered.
Blazes in Penrose, SkyCity keep firefighters busy overnight
It was a busy night for Auckland firefighters, with a major blaze in a Penrose factory and smoke causing the evacuation of the Sky Tower. Fire Service scting shift manager Carren Larking says fire… Audio
Security guard at local govt event accused of racism
An Ōtara local board member is accusing a security guard hired for a conference at SkyCity of racism, after he tried to stop her going into the building. Audio
Auckland security guard accused of racism
A security guard hired for a local government conference at Sky City is being accused of racism after trying to stop an Otara community board member as she walked into the building. Audio
SkyCity found to be justified in firing casino worker over $310k payment
SkyCity was justified in firing a casino worker after he authorised a payment of more than $300,000 to a player, the Employment Relations Authority has found.
Chinese gambling crackdown hits SkyCity revenue
China's crackdown on gambling has hurt SkyCity's high-roller business, with revenue dropping 6 percent.
Long-distance bus operators want new central Auckland space
Sky City wants the Intercity terminus moved from its Hobson Street complex, while bus operators want to stay in the CBD.
SkyCity names new chief executive
The head of a South African casino and resorts company has been named as the new chief executive for SkyCity Entertainment.
Chips are down for Sky City
The chips are down for Auckland-based casino operator Sky City Entertainment as a drop-off in gambling and the high New Zealand dollar reduced first quarter revenue.
Sky City says staff and contractors
The Auckland casino operator, Sky City, says none of its staff or contractors have been caught-up in a crackdown on so-called gambling crimes by authorities in China. Audio
