Hon Chris Tremain
Minister Internal Affairs

17 July 2012

Media Statement

Lottery funding to commemorate First World War centenary

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced that $17 million in lottery funding has been allocated by the Lottery Grants Board to commemorate the centenary of ANZAC landings at Gallipoli and the First World War.

“The Lottery Grants Board recognises the importance of this centenary event to our nation. This money will be available to fund community events and projects marking the centenary of World War One with $10 million going towards one or more large scale commemoration projects of national significance,” says Mr Tremain.

“I am looking forward to activities and events which will bring New Zealand communities together. The centenary gives us the opportunity to remember those who fought and served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations in the past one hundred years.

“Increased attendances at ANZAC services show a growing interest and understanding of the sacrifices made in all armed conflicts. This funding will enhance commemorations for everyone regardless of where they live in New Zealand.

The first application for grants associated with World War One Commemorations can be made from August 2012 to the rebranded Lottery World War One Commemorations, Environment and Heritage Committee.

The Minister also announced that around $200 million in lottery profits from the proceeds of games such as Lotto, Instant Kiwi and Daily Keno would be returned to the community this year.

“This is approximately $26 million above the amount forecast, which is an excellent result.

“In addition to funds to support World War One Commemorations an increase in allocations for 2012/13 to lottery distribution committees will provide a huge boost for community projects throughout New Zealand.”

The 11 regional community committees have been allocated approximately $30 million and the national committees a total of approximately $84 million.

“The Lottery Grants Board will continue its support for arts, culture, heritage and sport through allocations to Creative New Zealand, Sport New Zealand and the NZ Film Commission (including the NZ Film Archive),” says Mr Tremain.

“This provides much needed support to creative initiatives and enables New Zealanders to participate and support sport and physical recreation.

“Congratulations must go to the team at New Zealand Lotteries for an outstanding year, and my thanks to the Lottery Grants Board and the associated distribution committees for their hard work in supporting community initiatives and projects.”

A full breakdown of the 2012/13 allocation is below

Media contact: Mary-Jane Rendle 021 2889157

Lottery Grants Board 2012/13 Allocations

2012/13
$

Creative New Zealand

25,950,000

New Zealand Film Commission (including the New Zealand Film Archive)

12,110,000

Sport New Zealand

34,600,000

Total (direct allocations)

72,660,000[1]

Lottery Regional Community Committees

Amount[2]

Northland

1,603,432

Auckland

8,810,987

Waikato

3,273,088

Bay of Plenty / Gisborne

2,681,497

Taranaki

875,891

Hawke's Bay

1,207,847

Manawatu / Whanganui

1,951,581

Wellington / Wairarapa

2,789,661

West Coast / Nelson-Marlborough

1,300,356

Canterbury / Kaikoura

3,409,209

Otago / Southland

2,057,121

Sub-total (Lottery Regional Community Committee allocations)

29,960,670

National committees

National Community Committee

15,524,773

Community Facilities Committee

14,473,889

Community Sector Research Committee

see note[3]

World War One Commemorations, Environment and Heritage Committee

27,476,100[4]

Health Research Committee

3,547,992

Individuals with Disabilities Committee

4,915,908

Marae Heritage and Facilities Committee

7,665,602

Minister's Discretionary Fund

350,713

Outdoor Safety Committee

9,216,461

Applicant GST expenses

668,027

Sub-total (National committees)

83,839,465

Total (Distribution committees / Funds)

113,800,135

Further information on Lottery funding can be accessed at www.communitymatters.org.nz

[1] Excludes the additional allocations approved by the Board from the Lotteries Commission 2011/12 year end wash up profits and a one-off payment amount from the NZ Lotteries Commission. The actual amounts allocated will be available following the completion of the annual audit of the NZ Lotteries Commissions accounts.

[2] The amounts for the regional and national committees include the additional allocations made by the Board from the Lotteries Commission 2011/12 year end wash up profits, the Board reserves and a one-off payment amount from the NZ Lotteries Commission.

[3] The unspent amount from the 2011/12 allocation of approximately $1.048 was approved by the Board to be carried forward into 2012/13. As there remains sufficient funding for 2012/13, no further allocations were approved to this Committee

[4] Formerly Environment and Heritage Committee. The allocation includes $17.291 million specifically for World War One Commemorations.

ENDS

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