SkyCity Entertainment Group

Auckland, New Zealand

SkyCity Entertainment Group is a major entertainment and gaming company in New Zealand. The company operates a chain of casinos, hotels, and restaurants, and is known for providing high-quality hospitality services. With luxurious accommodations and a vibrant gaming environment, SkyCity aims to create exceptional experiences for its guests.

CCI Score

-21.49

0.08% May 16

Latest Event

SkyCity Settles AML Violations in New Zealand

SkyCity Entertainment Group reached a settlement over historic breaches of New Zealand's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations at its Auckland, Queenstown, and Hamilton casino facilities.

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Latest Events

MAY

22

2024

SkyCity Settles AML Violations in New Zealand
-54.37

SkyCity Entertainment Group reached a settlement over historic breaches of New Zealand's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations at its Auckland, Queenstown, and Hamilton casino facilities.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 23

The settlement over breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations reflects a failure in upholding ethical business practices. Such violations can indirectly contribute to financing activities that undermine societal safety and can be linked to broader concerns around corporate accountability amid rising authoritarian influences.

SkyCity Settles AML Violations in New Zealand - Casinos.com
FEB

12

2024

SkyCity Faces Civil Proceedings Over AML/CFT Breaches
-35.27

SkyCity Entertainment Group is set to appear in the High Court over civil proceedings brought by New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs, related to alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The case, which follows a recent $75 million penalty in Australia for similar breaches, involves five separate claims with a potential liability of $8 million, and highlights longstanding compliance issues.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 23

The civil proceedings against SkyCity for breaches of AML/CFT laws point to shortcomings in robust business practices. Such non-compliance can inadvertently facilitate financial channels that might support extremist or terrorist activities, and reflects poorly on the company’s ethical responsibility, thereby contributing negatively from an anti-fascist perspective.

SkyCity to face civil proceedings filed by Department of Internal Affairs
NOV

01

2023

SkyCity Contracting Out Plan Blocked by Employment Relations Authority
-42.86

SkyCity Entertainment Group's proposal to outsource cleaning services at its Auckland casino was blocked by the Employment Relations Authority, which found that the company had breached its contractual obligations regarding worker development, training, and respectful treatment as per the collective agreement with Unite and Service and Food Workers Union.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

SkyCity's plan to contract out cleaning services violated its contractual and legal obligations to treat workers with decency and respect, including commitments to employee training and empowerment as set out in its collective agreement. This breach represents a disregard for labor rights and worker well-being, triggering regulatory intervention by the Employment Relations Authority.

SkyCity contracting out plan blocked - union - Yahoo Finance
OCT

26

2023

Union Protest Over Alleged Bullying at SkyCity
-34.23

Unionists are planning a 'stop the bullying' rally at SkyCity's Auckland property in protest of alleged bullying and mistreatment of workers. The union claims that longstanding issues have led to a toxic workplace culture, while SkyCity maintains it is unaware of such claims and insists on its zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The union protest highlights allegations of bullying and mistreatment within SkyCity, pointing to systemic labor issues and a failure on the company's part to adequately safeguard workers’ rights and wellbeing. This event reflects negatively on the company's labor relations and human rights practices.

Unionists plan protest at SkyCity - NZ Herald
OCT

13

2023

SkyCity Strike Action Over CEO's High Salary
59.69

Unionized cleaners and security workers at SkyCity Auckland have initiated strike action following stalled wage negotiations and concerns over the CEO's $1.5m salary. The Unite union reported that 30 cleaning staff, representing nearly unanimous support, will walk off the job, highlighting long-standing labor grievances and a widening gap between executive compensation and worker wages.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The strike action underscores critical labor rights concerns at SkyCity, as workers protest excessive executive pay amid stagnant wage negotiations. This event highlights the exploitation in labor practices and supports the anti-authoritarian agenda by empowering workers to demand fair treatment, aligning with progressive, worker-centric values.

SkyCity CEO's $1.5m salary prompts cleaners and security to strike | BusinessDesk
OCT

01

2023

SkyCity Fined for AML Breaches and Commits to Reforms
8.50

SkyCity Entertainment Group has agreed to pay a A$67 million (approximately $73m) penalty for anti-money laundering breaches. The company acknowledged its failure to meet required AML/CTF standards and announced a series of remedial actions including governance changes, the appointment of an independent expert for an AML/CTF review, and enhanced compliance measures.
+10

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 23

The event highlights a significant breach in ethical business practices related to anti-money laundering, which required a hefty penalty. However, SkyCity's subsequent commitment to reform and enhancing its compliance measures demonstrates accountability and a corrective course, protecting communities and upholding regulatory standards.

SkyCity Entertainment to pay $73m for anti-money laundering breaches
SEP

09

2022

SkyCity Faces Prosecution and Potential License Suspension
-22.93

Internal Affairs in New Zealand has initiated prosecution proceedings against SkyCity for significant compliance issues related to its host responsibility programme. The regulatory action, which includes an application to temporarily suspend the casino license and potential civil penalties of up to $8 million, follows historical non-compliance concerns and a complaint filed in February 2022.
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 23

SkyCity's compliance shortcomings, particularly in detecting continuous play as required by its host responsibility programme, signal a failure in upholding ethical business practices. This regulatory enforcement action reflects negatively on its commitment to protecting vulnerable patrons and ensuring responsible operations, with potential severe financial penalties indicating the seriousness of the violations.

Internal Affairs to prosecute SkyCity, firm faces fine of up to $8m
AUG

27

2022

SkyCity Faces Labor Strike Over Inadequate Pay Raise
-38.08

Union members at SkyCity walked off the job after rejecting a pay offer that was significantly below a living wage, highlighting ongoing concerns about fair labor practices and wage disparities between long-serving and new employees.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

SkyCity's pay offer, which was $1.50 below the living wage and maintained wage parity between veteran and new employees, has led to union-led strike action. This indicates inadequate support for worker rights and fair labor practices, reflecting negatively on the company's labor relations.

SkyCity workers walk off job over pay offer | RNZ News
AUG

31

2019

Casino Workers Strike Action Against Exploitative Shift Practices
-33.88

SkyCity Casino workers in Auckland voted overwhelmingly to strike on August 31 in protest of the company's refusal to provide penalty rates for unsociable hours, highlighting a long-standing dispute over worker rights and exploitative scheduling practices at SkyCity.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

SkyCity's steadfast refusal to offer penalty rates despite overwhelming union support exposes labor exploitation that undermines workers' rights and contributes to repressive business practices. This action aligns with broader concerns over corporate practices that disregard employee welfare.

New Zealand: Casino workers set to strike