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NZ Racing Board Chief Executive to return to UK
Friday, 14 January 2011, 4:19 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board today accepted the resignation of Chief Executive, Andrew Brown. Mr Brown, who was appointed to the role in May 2009, is to return to the United Kingdom with his family. “My role as Chief Executive has been exciting and offered ... More >>
Racing industry rallies to support the West Coast
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 12:51 pm | NZ Racing Board
Racing industry rallies to support the West Coast The NZ Racing Board, with the support of the three Racing Codes, will donate 5 cents for every off-course tote ticket bought on the seven race meetings being held on the West Coast between 26 ... More >>
No TV betting brings more options to TAB customers
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 10:05 am | NZ Racing Board
From tomorrow (Wednesday 15 December) TAB customers will have the opportunity to bet on a bigger range of racing with the introduction of No TV betting. More >>
Trackside joins Freeview from 1 December
Tuesday, 30 November 2010, 4:04 pm | NZ Racing Board
Viewers of analogue Trackside will now be able to enjoy it in digital quality, the NZ Racing Board announced today. From Wednesday, 1 December 2010, Trackside will be available on the Freeview terrestrial digital service. For current analogue UHF ... More >>
Family fun at the races
Monday, 29 November 2010, 4:30 pm | NZ Racing Board
The Interislander Summer Festival is a must-do for those wanting the ultimate family day out that’s jam-packed with fun and entertainment. From December to February, there are 35 different events throughout the country offering top-class entertainment ... More >>
New partnership strengthens support for problem gamblers
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 4:50 pm | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board and the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (PGF) today announced a new partnership that will enhance the level of support given to problem gamblers. More >>
Record Number of Kiwis Hit Melbourne Cup Trifecta
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 4:38 pm | NZ Racing Board
The TAB has reported a record number of New Zealanders struck the trifecta payout of $224 in yesterday’s Melbourne Cup. More >>
Kiwis Flock To TAB For Melbourne Cup
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 12:58 pm | NZ Racing Board
This year’s Melbourne Cup is proving to be a red-hot bet with turnover up on last year, according to current figures from the TAB. More >>
Statement regarding 'The Informant'
Friday, 8 October 2010, 11:21 am | NZ Racing Board
The NZ Racing Board regrets today’s announcement by the owners of The Informant that they may close the publication. The NZ Racing Board has always believed that The Informant and Turf Digest/Best Bets are complementary publications, catering ... More >>
Clubs require Class IV Gaming Audit for 2011/12
Friday, 27 August 2010, 2:51 pm | NZ Racing Board
In the interests of improving integrity in the racing industry, the NZ Racing Board has implemented a Class IV Gaming Audit as a condition of racing Clubs’ receipt of a Betting Licence. More >>
New Zealand Racing Board appoints new CFO
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 4:20 pm | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) announced today the appointment Stuart Robb as its new Chief Financial Officer. More >>
NZ Derby exported into planet’s biggest market
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 9:19 am | NZ Racing Board
There’ll be a first for the export of New Zealand racing this Saturday when the Telecom NZ Derby is broadcast and wagered on in Hong Kong. More >>
Racing Board appoints new Head of Communications
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 9:02 am | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) announced today the appointment of its new General Manager Marketing, David Craig, and Head of Communications, Jessica Venning-Bryan. More >>
Racing codes benefit from prudent management
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 11:17 am | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board will make a special funding distribution of $6 million to the thoroughbred, harness racing and greyhound codes in March 2010. Racing Board Chairman Michael Stiassny said he was pleased the Board was able to make the unscheduled ... More >>
Racing Board posts solid 2008/09 result
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 11:15 am | NZ Racing Board
The New Zealand Racing Board recorded a healthy $119 million profit* for the year to 31 July 2009, despite the effects of the global financial crisis and increasing offshore competition from internet gambling operators. Coming off a record high in ... More >>
Let the Summer Festival begin
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 4:26 pm | NZ Racing Board
A totally unique Kiwi experience begins Boxing Day with the start of the Summer Festival race day meetings across the country. On-course marketing and events manager at NZ Racing Board Janice Hill said there was nothing else like the series in New Zealand. ... More >>
National Syndicate for Jan 1
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 1:51 pm | NZ Racing Board
New Zealand TAB and Trackside will run a National Syndicate on the domestic Thoroughbred meetings on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010. The expert selector will be Brent Wall, a regular panelist on First Call and Racing Manager for Manawatu Racing Club. More >>
Ian Chambers retires after 30 years
Monday, 21 December 2009, 1:03 pm | NZ Racing Board
Ian Chambers has just retired as a race commentator after 30 years of service to gallops, harness and greyhound sports, but he still won’t spend this Christmas at home. More >>
TAB TV launch date confirmed
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 10:33 am | NZ Racing Board
Punters will be able to make the most of the summer racing season with the launch of a second racing channel, TAB TV, this month. More >>
Miracle Mile Magic this weekend
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 11:36 am | NZ Racing Board
Australia’s most famous harness race, the Miracle Mile, is about to get even more famous this weekend when the best in Australia go head-to-head with the best from New Zealand. More >>