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International banker to lead NZ Racing Board
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 11:21 am | NZ Racing Board
Experienced international banking and financial services executive Chris Bayliss has been appointed Chief Executive of the New Zealand Racing Board. More >>
Court ruling poses positive precedent for NZ racing
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 1:25 pm | NZ Racing Board
New Zealand Racing Board Chairman Michael Stiassny has congratulated Racing New South Wales on a court victory which ensures non-TAB wagering operators must contribute to the industry on which they take bets. More >>
Return of racing at Avondale in doubt
Friday, 30 March 2012, 3:16 pm | NZ Racing Board
The planned return of racing at Avondale has been put on hold due to concerns identified by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing about the condition of the track. Inspections by NZTR officials following yesterday’s jumpouts at Avondale revealed significant ... More >>
Record target in sight at half-year mark for NZ Racing Board
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 12:29 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board remains on target to achieve its highest-ever annual wagering turnover result and return $135 million to the New Zealand racing industry. More >>
Final Field Place betting up and running
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 3:04 pm | NZ Racing Board
Final Field Place (Fixed Odds Place) betting will be available on all domestic thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing, as well as selected feature international racing, from this Saturday (March 10) More >>
Christmas at the Races wraps up major award
Monday, 19 December 2011, 3:02 pm | NZ Racing Board
MEDIA RELEASE December 19, 2011 Christmas at the Races wraps up major award The people have spoken: Christmas at the Races is the country’s best way to celebrate the festive season. Christmas at the Races, a unique and innovative partnership between ... More >>
NZ Racing Board obtains Class 4 operator’s licence
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:23 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board’s application for a Class 4 gaming operator’s licence has today been approved by the Department of Internal Affairs. All existing gaming machines at the approximately 30 TAB venues will progressively be covered by this ... More >>
Kiwi champion makes solid start in US
Monday, 1 August 2011, 12:49 pm | NZ Racing Board
Champion New Zealand reinsman Dexter Dunn has made a solid start to his World Driving Championship campaign in the United States, the Kiwi ace sitting in third place after the first four heats of the glamour event. Christchurch’s Dunn finished third, ... More >>
TAB and SKY to close SKYbet service
Monday, 11 July 2011, 12:42 pm | NZ Racing Board
The growth and functionality of new products has led the TAB and SKY to close the SKYbet service from Monday, August 15. The range of sporting and betting options offered by the TAB has increased significantly in recent years but the SKYbet service ... More >>
NZ Racing Board Takes Lead in Going Digital
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 2:49 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board’s Trackside television broadcast will switch to a fully digital service from August 1, resulting in better broadcast quality and reliability for all viewers. More >>
Turf Digest / Best Bets improvements continue
Friday, 24 June 2011, 2:05 pm | NZ Racing Board
Feedback from customers has led the New Zealand Racing Board to make changes to Turf Digest / Best Bets that will significantly enhance the publication. Turf Digest / Best Bets will continue to be produced twice-weekly, but the Sunday edition will ... More >>
NZ Racing Board welcomes new Minister for Racing
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 12:57 pm | NZ Racing Board
New Zealand Racing Board Chairman Michael Stiassny has welcomed the appointment of new Minister for Racing Craig Foss and praised the work of retiring Minister John Carter. Mr Carter held the Racing portfolio since 2008 but will shortly retire from ... More >>
TAB Easter racing and operating hours
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 3:08 pm | NZ Racing Board
All TAB stores and retail outlets will be closed on Good Friday (April 22) but will open as normal on Saturday and Easter Sunday. Schedule and service changes have also been forced as a result of Easter Monday coinciding with Anzac Day, with outlets ... More >>
Racing industry supports Christchurch
Friday, 1 April 2011, 2:52 pm | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board and the three Racing Codes today announced that the TAB will be donating a share of its turnover on Tote bets placed on all racing during the finals weekend of The Christchurch Casino and Sky City Auckland Inter Dominion Championships. ... More >>
TAB to stump up cash for sixes at Fill the Basin for Chch
Friday, 11 March 2011, 1:16 pm | NZ Racing Board
The TAB is throwing down the challenge to the cricket stars of yesteryear for this Sunday’s Fill the Basin for Christchurch cricket match at the Basin Reserve. For every 6 hit during the match, the TAB will donate $1,000 to the Christchurch Earthquake ... More >>
TAB Phonebet to close early Saturday 26th February
Friday, 25 February 2011, 4:35 pm | NZ Racing Board
As a result of the devastating earthquake in Christchurch on Tuesday, TAB Phonebet will be closing at midnight on Saturday 26th February. The Christchurch Phonebet centre is currently closed as a result of the earthquake. While there has been a ... More >>
NZ Racing Board appoints new Head of Human Resources
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 3:35 pm | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board announced today the appointment of Fleur Murray as its new Head of Human Resources, effective 14 February 2011. Fleur joins the NZ Racing Board from Meridian Energy where she has held the position of Capability Manager for the past ... More >>
Kiwi racing expands to Singapore market
Friday, 28 January 2011, 4:19 pm | NZ Racing Board
Horse racing in New Zealand is stepping further onto the global stage with the announcement that a number of Group 1 thoroughbred races are to be broadcast in Singapore including the Karaka Million from Ellerslie this Sunday. More >>
New integrity unit to begin operations next week
Friday, 28 January 2011, 2:41 pm | NZ Racing Board
In a major milestone for New Zealand racing, the new independent tri-Code Racing Integrity Unit (RIU) commences operations from 1 February. The RIU, which brings together the integrity functions of Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound Racing into ... More >>
Racing industry raises more than $60k for West Coast
Friday, 21 January 2011, 2:02 pm | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board today announced that through the TAB more than $54,000 has been raised for the Pike River Disaster Relief Trust. The TAB donated 5 cents for every tote bet placed off-course on West Coast racing events over the summer holidays as ... More >>
