On August 23, St John in the City hosted the Wellington Symposium, which focused on the effect that problem gambling has on the lives of young people. The event attracted a wide range of interested, and industry experts, gambling researchers and young people were in attendance. Jiroh, 11, and sister Jireh, 12, spoke at the…
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Judge to Weigh in on SkyCity Smoking Ban Exemption
For years, New Zealand’s Cancer Society and the Ministry of Health have been at odds over smoking lounge in SkyCity’s VIP area. Now, the Cancer Society has enlisted in Justice John Hansen to decide whether smoking should be permitted in the area once and for all. The Diamond Lounge is considered an open area, allowing…
No SkyCity Deal for Queenstown Yet
Over the course of the past few weeks, rumours have been circulating that SkyCity will be building a new casino and convention centre in Queenstown. Local politicians were outraged at the fact, and made their concerns known during a Q & A with Mayor Vanessa van Uden. She put these worries to rest by announcing…
