Can't be. They can apply but I thought Winnie was opposed.
Timeline of Implementation
April 2025: New gambling law expected to be in place.
End of 2025: Regulator (Department of Internal Affairs) to be fully established.
February 2026: Online casinos can start applying for licenses.
April 2026: New gaming market officially starts under the licensing system.
July 1, 2026: Offenses related to under-18 gambling enforced.
December 31, 2026: All unlicensed operations will be prohibited.
https://newzealandcasinos.nz/nz-license/