About Us
The Mainland Foundation is an independent hotel-based society licensed to operate gaming machines in hotels and taverns, raising money for distribution to the Community. Our Net Proceeds Committee generally meets twice a month to consider applications.
Application forms can be downloaded here, obtained by contacting us or by collecting one from the dispenser at any of our venues.
Recent News
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Inspire Foundation
The Mainland Foundation is a very proud founding member of the Inspire Foundation. What if we could recognise extraordinary young cantabrians who have the potential and desire... more
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Pokies allowed in smoking area
The Gambling Commission says gamblers at the Kilbirnie Tavern, Wellington can continue to play the pokies in the pubs smoking area. It allowed an appeal by gaming machine... more
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Gambling spending dips again
The amount spent on gambling fell 5.7 per cent last year, and is well down on the peak of $2.04 billion in 2003/04, the Department of Internal Affairs said today. more
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Flavell’s Bill is badly flawed says Community Gaming Asso
Flavells Bill is badly flawed says Community Gaming Association The Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill will do virtually nothing to reduce harm from gambling at a... more
