03/20/20 Tasmania and New Zealand close borders Both countries escalate efforts to prevent the deadly virus from spreading.
03/19/20 New Zealand races to take place behind closed doors Horse and greyhound races will still take place but members of the public will be banned from attending.
03/18/20 SkyCity warns of job losses SkyCity’s Chief Executive forecasts job losses if the government declares a total lockdown in the country.
03/16/20 Coronavirus: Casinos across Asia close Casinos in Asia and Pacific are taking measures to avoid the spreading of COVID-19 including closing down.
03/16/20 New Zealand entry restrictions to impact gaming sector Travel restrictions and self-isolation periods imposed on visitors as the country ups its efforts to combat the deadly disease.
03/02/20 SkyCity share price drops amid Coronavirus crisis SkyCity Entertainment’s share price free-falls 22.5% due to Coronavirus fears.
02/14/20 SkyCity: revenues down after Auckland fire New Zealand SkyCity Entertainment Group remains upbeat despite a dip in revenues and fire at its under construction convention centre.
01/17/20 New Zealand: racing bill still facing opposition Government proposals lead to heated debate over the future of the country’s racing industry.
01/15/20 Workers to descend on fire-damage SkyCity C.C. on Monday More than 200 workers will begin removing damaged material from the roof and upper levels of the under construction property from Monday.
01/09/20 RITA looking for new TAB NZ CEO Caldwell Partners is leading the search for a candidate with “proven experience in Australasia across the wagering, gaming or similar sectors”
12/13/19 New Zealand horse racing reform filled in Parliament The second part of the legislative process for the complete renovation of the governance structures of New Zealand horse racing is ready to be discussed
12/10/19 Dean McKenzie to lead RITA transformation The New Zealand’s Racing Industry Transition Agency informed that he will replace John Allen as Chief Executive.
11/28/19 New Zealand racing bill to come in force RITA revealed profits and expect the government will introduce legislation that will focus on the consolidation of the institution.
11/19/19 SkyCity wants to swap gambling tables for electronics machines Although swaps of this kind are permitted under New Zealand legislation, this is the first time such an application has been made
10/23/19 NZ: SkyCity Entertainment’s convention center burned down Casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group’s expansion efforts suffered a major blow after its New Zealand mega-project came to nothing.
