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