New Zealand, Greyhound racing

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates.
New Zealand to Outlaw Greyhound Racing Due to High Injury and Death Rates 'in the Best Interest of the Animals'
"Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals," Racing Minister Winston Peters said in a statement on Tuesday.
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing
However Greyhound Racing New Zealand, an industry association comprising greyhound racing clubs across the country, said it is "devastated" by the govenrment's proposal. "The grey
Greyhound racing industry to challenge 'surprising' ban
Supporters of greyhound racing plan to challenge the Government's ban on the industry, announced yesterday by Racing Minister Winston Peters.
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing, citing high injury rates
The New Zealand government on Tuesday proposed to ban greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high.
Greyhound racing: Should Ireland follow the proposed New Zealand ban?
The New Zealand Government has proposed banning greyhound racing from 2026, prompting the question of if Ireland will follow.
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns
The New Zealand government said Tuesday that it would ban greyhound racing starting in 2026, citing concerns over the rate of injuries and fatalities among racing dogs.
Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw it
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare
New Zealand said Tuesday it will shut down its greyhound racing industry, citing animal welfare concerns and the "unacceptably high" number of injured and dying dogs. "This is not a decision that is taken lightly but is ultimately driven by protecting the welfare of racing dogs,
New Zealand just banned greyhound racing. In Victoria, the number of deaths is up
The Victorian greyhound industry pours $24 million a year into integrity and welfare programs. Is it doing enough?
Greyhound racing to be banned in yet another country
Greyhound racing is also legal in Australia, where critics have decried the practice, and the rules governing it vary by ...
'Devastating blow': Greyhound racing to be banned, industry to seek review
Greyhound racing will be phased out in New Zealand over the next 20 months, Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced.
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Greyhound racing industry ‘devastated’ by decision to close it
After years of controversy, the Government has announced the end of greyhound racing in this country. Racing Minister Winston Peters said today the decision was not taken lightly but was driven by ...
Greyhound rehoming in 20 months ‘unrealistic and not achievable’ - trainer
A long-time greyhound trainer says the Government’s ban on dog racing is a disaster, and it is unrealistic to think thousands ...
Rehoming greyhounds to be a 'special project', Winston Peters says
Some former greyhound racing dogs will be rehomed overseas, Racing Minister Winston Peters says. The minister announced on ...