Directed NZ Lotteries to hold a special Lotto draw to raise money for Christchurch, which raised $8.2 million for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. Changed gambling regulations so gaming societies can now make multi-year grants. This allows community groups more flexibility and certainty to plan for the future.
about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech