Document 37
From:
Jason Hewett (Parliament)
To:
Lisa Doyle
Cc:
Jason Hewett; Keren Ross; Lloyd Bezett
Subject:
RE: 14 Ministerials on loot boxes
Date:
Thursday, 7 December 2017 5:24:58 PM
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Hi Lisa
It is important to get the answer right given the attention on this issue.
Jason Hewett
Private Secretary for the Minister of Internal Affairs
Hon Tracey Martin
5.3L Executive Wing | Parliament Buildings
DDI: 04 817 8340 | M: 021 420 602 | E: [email address]
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From: Lisa Doyle [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Thursday, 7 December 2017 4:41 PM
To: Jason Hewett <[email address]>
Cc: Jason Hewett <[email address]>; Keren Ross <[email address]>; Lloyd
Bezett <[email address]>
Subject: 14 Ministerials on loot boxes
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Good afternoon Jason
Just to let you know that those 14 Ministerials about loot boxes are still in the review stage. Nine
of these Ministerials are due to the Minister’s Office tomorrow, but it is unlikely that they will be
ready by then. We are hoping to get them to our General Manager tomorrow, and except them to
be with you early next week. As you may be aware our General Manager was intending to discuss
them with the Minister at his meeting with her on Tuesday, hence the slight delay. We will keep
you in the loop on progress. Please let us know if there are any issues with this.
Kind regards,
Lisa
Lisa Doyle | Policy Advisor, Official Correspondence
Planning, Corresondence & Capability | Regulatory Services
The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua
Direct Dial: +64 4 495 7274 | Extn: 5274
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Document 38
From:
Lloyd Bezett
To:
Poni Lealofi
Cc:
Heather McShane; Liz Hibbs
Subject:
Lootbox departmentals
Date:
Monday, 11 December 2017 8:22:59 AM
Attachments:
Lootbox departmentals.docx
Hi Poni
With the ministerials going through their final approval, I thought we could prepare the
Departmentals. This version is a bit different from the earlier one.
Cheers
Lloyd Bezett | Senior Policy Advisor | Operational Policy | Regulatory Services
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Keren,

Please check in with Raj or Rachel on their planned approach to this issue – and we can then
amend the responses if required.  Please let me know if this impacts our timeframes.

Cheers

Maarten

From: Keren Ross
Sent: Monday, 11 December 2017 12:30 PM
To: Marilyn Little; Maarten Quivooy; Louise Cavanagh
Cc: Lloyd Bezett; Lisa Doyle
Subject: RE: Loot boxes Mins

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Thanks for that, I will check in with Raj – would you like the Ministerial responses amended to
reflect the commitment to look at the issue?

Thanks,

Keren

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From: Marilyn Little
Sent: Monday, 11 December 2017 12:25 PM
To: Maarten Quivooy; Keren Ross; Louise Cavanagh
Subject: Loot boxes Mins

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You won’t be aware that loot boxes came up at Start up with the CE this morning.  While Raj
confirmed that they were outside scope of the GA, a broad commitment to look at the issue was
given.  Can you please liaise with him.  I need to be sure that PG and RS are aligned on this.

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Document 41
From:
Lloyd Bezett
To:
UM PRC RS Operational Policy
Subject:
Lootbox ministerials
Date:
Tuesday, 12 December 2017 8:22:15 AM
Attachments:
Lootbox ministerials.docx
FYI
Attached is the draft response to ministerials on the subject of loot boxes is computer games.
Regards
Lloyd Bezett | Senior Policy Advisor | Operational Policy | Regulatory Services
Direct Dial: +64 4 495 9367 | Extn: 5367
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Document 43
From:
Bruce Atmore
To:
Trish Millward
Subject:
FW: Loot boxes
Date:
Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:58:43 AM
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Hi Trish
You’re all over the media!  I recognise material from Lloyd’s work on the numerous ministerials
coming at the moment…
Here’s Graham’s take on the expanding culture in and around these games.  He has involvement
and a strong interest in gaming culture.
Still doesn’t make it gambling, but.  And I’ve no idea what’s “peri-game trades”!!
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Graham Nielsen
Sent: Wednesday, 13 December 2017 12:06 PM
To: Bruce Atmore
Subject: Loot boxes
Clearly someone is not aware of the full range of loot box, in-game currency, and peri-game
trades and sales that occur.
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https://www.gameplanet.co.nz/news/g5a3055a2c8e42/Loot-boxes-are-not-gambling-says-NZ-
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Graham Nielsen | Senior Policy Analyst
Policy, Regulation and Communities
The Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
Mobile: +64 27 541 8832
Level 6, 45 Queen Street, Auckland
PO Box 106-483, Auckland 1143
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