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New Zealand Greyhound Cup Meeting Breaks Turnover Record

Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 1:51 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand is pleased to announce that last Thursday’s New Zealand Greyhound Cup meeting broke the turnover record for a greyhound race meeting. Domestic turnover on the race meeting reached in excess of $1 million, the first time the ... More >>

GRNZ Disappointed About SPCA Campaign Advocating For The End Of Commercial Greyhound Racing In New Zealand

Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 4:35 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

GRNZ were disappointed to learn that the SPCA has launched a campaign advocating for the end of commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand. Many people are aware that our industry has been under review since the Robertson Review was published ... More >>

Clarification Re Misinformation Distributed By SAFE

Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 5:13 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand publicly released its 2021 Annual Report on Monday 13 December. On the morning of Tuesday 14 December, SAFE issued a press release, which claimed that 232 greyhounds “were killed” during the 2020/21 racing season, ... More >>

Greyhound Racing New Zealand Supports KidsCan

Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 5:23 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) announced their support of New Zealand children’s charity KidsCan today. GRNZ will support KidsCan at their premier 30 July event, the Formpro Amazing Chase. More >>

Greyhound Racing NZ enforces suspensions

Friday, 20 February 2015, 9:50 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand will forbid any Australian greyhound owner, trainer or breeder implicated in live-baiting from racing their dogs in New Zealand More >>

Unburied dogs spark welfare code review

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 3:33 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand is reviewing an amendment to its dog welfare code after a case of “disrespectful” treatment of the bodies of deceased dogs. More >>

Kiwi Greyhound has tongues wagging in Australia

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 12:25 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

As the All Blacks ready themselves for another trans-Tasman showdown, a Kiwi greyhound from Christchurch is set to take it to the Aussies on the racetrack. More >>

Kiwi Greyhound Has Tongues Wagging In Australia

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 10:57 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Aussie race goers were left with red faces following Kiwi-owned Clone Your Own’s win at a prestigious race meeting in Melbourne last Thursday. The 30 month old chaser took out the lucrative Harrison Dawson Final at Sandown in a tight race, pocketing ... More >>

GRNZ to assess Ascot Park equipment

Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 3:51 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

MEDIA RELEASE September 5, 2012 GRNZ to assess Ascot Park equipment Greyhound Racing New Zealand will undertake an immediate assessment of Southland Greyhound Racing Club equipment at Invercargill’s Ascot Park track following recent failures of ... More >>

Red dogs on the go for charity

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 4:33 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand is seeking national registered charitable organisations interested in joining its Go the Red Dog! fundraising campaign. The chosen charity or charities would benefit each time greyhounds racing in the traditional red rug ... More >>

Red dogs racing for guide dogs

Friday, 4 May 2012, 2:43 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

The country’s fastest dogs are lining up to help out a special group of fellow four-legged friends during the next month as Greyhound Racing New Zealand joins forces with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) to support guide dogs ... More >>

Reduced Stakes for the 2009/10 Racing Season

Friday, 24 July 2009, 11:45 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Despite the current economic environment, Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) has taken every step to try and maintain industry funding to both its Clubs and the Licenced Persons. However the funding impact of the recession has meant that GRNZ has had ... More >>

Richest greyhound race

Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 5:21 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Excitement is building as New Zealand’s richest ever greyhound race draws near. The Gold Band Finance Platinum Paws race will run this Friday 17 October at 8:33 pm. Australasia’s top racing dogs have battled it out for a chance at the record ... More >>

A hundred years at the dogs

Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:27 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

A celebration of a hundred years of speed, suspense and excitement is coming to Christchurch in October. Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) will commemorate 100 Years of Governance with a three day celebration in Christchurch. The flagship event will be the Platinum ... More >>

Changes to Code Leadership

Monday, 9 October 2006, 4:51 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) today announced two changes to its leadership team. Liz Dawson, a Wellington based consultant and professional director has been appointed to the Board and Lance Bickford, CEO has resigned to take up a new role ... More >>

The Dogs prepare for Shootout on Friday

Tuesday, 3 October 2006, 10:34 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

The Dogs prepare for Shootout on Friday Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold its most unusual event of the year, the Oxyshot New Zealand Shootout , this Friday 6 October at Manukau Stadium. The race will see four of New Zealand's top greyhounds ... More >>

Big Sam Junior announced Greyhound of the Year

Monday, 18 September 2006, 2:42 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Big Sam Junior, owned by Australian-based Lend Us and trained by Huntly trainers Denis and David Schofield, was the recipient of the Greyhound of the Year Award announced at Greyhound Racing New Zealand's annual awards dinner on Saturday. More >>

FS bank to be established By Greyhound Racing NZ

Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:54 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand is establishing a New Zealand frozen semen bank (FS bank) for their trainers and owners, to allow greater access to a range of frozen semen from Australia. More >>

Cambridge to host ‘Field Nights’

Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 4:19 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold what is expected to be one of their biggest meets in the Waikato this Thursday 15 June 2006, when The Dogs come to Cambridge Raceway. More >>

Cambridge Raceway to host 'Field nights'

Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 3:47 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold what is expected to be one of their biggest meets in the Waikato next week on Thursday 15 June 2006, when The Dogs come to Cambridge Raceway. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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