A reformed pokie addict who spent 20 years on the slots wants a North Island council to bin proposed changes to its gambling policy.
Ōtorohanga District Council have voted to loosen the rules for venues, moving away from a longstanding 'sinking lid' policy.
Public submissions close on April 1, and if the councillors fail to change the original vote, the community could see an increase in pokie machines.
Kate Gregan has this report.
