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The Lion Foundation is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment from COVID-19 for our people, clients and those who visit us. From 6th January 2022, only people who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to come into our offices. Information regarding our vaccination policy for those who visit our offices can be viewed here.
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Criteria for applications
The Gambling Act 2003 requires us to annually review the criteria, methods, systems, and policies we use for distributing our net proceeds.
Funding Q & A's
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Audit Q & A's
Check-in here to find answers to frequently asked audit questions and information regarding our Audit procedure.
Complaints Procedure
All complaints received relating to the distribution of proceeds will be considered by the Lion Foundation and a written response will be sent to the complainant within 20 working days.
Printable Application Form
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The Lion Foundation Team
Tony Goldfinch
Chief Executive
Rachael Dent
Organisational Performance Manager
Samantha Alexander
National Compliance and Grants Manager
Philip Steele
National Operations Manager
Janice Turoa
Senior Account Manager - Auckland/Northland
Sam Ecclestone
Senior Account Manager - Waikato/Bay of Plenty
James McDonald
Senior Account Manager - Southern
Jesse Vaughan
Account Manager - Auckland/Northland
Nathan Pennicott
Account Manager - Waikato Region
Dan Weenink
Account Manager - Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Gean Niu
Account Manager - Central / South Region
Grant Lancaster
Account Manager - Central / South Region
Niki Fisher
Account Manager - Marlborough / Tasman