Racing industry media release

23 March, 2020
The announcement that New Zealand would move to level 4 of the COVID-19 alert system in 48 hours means that all racing will cease for the next four weeks from Tuesday 24 March.

Bernard's Briefing - COVID-19

22 March, 2020
This is the first of what will be regular briefings to ensure information is passed on to our stakeholders and participants in a timely fashion over the coming weeks.  

Have a listen - Bernard Saundry

18 March, 2020
Trackside Radio's Peter Earley speaks with NZTR CEO Bernard Saundry about changes imposed on the industry with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Important Industry Update - COVID-19

17 March, 2020
The racing industry is taking steps to reduce the potential for the spread of the COVID-19 virus among participants and public by closing its meetings to all but essential personnel.

Bernard's Blog - 6 March

6 March, 2020
Lisa Allpress makes history winning on Matmon owned by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz in Saudi Arabia.  Photo: Supplied.

Bernard's Blog - 28 February

28 February, 2020
I have just returned from South Africa and the 38th Asian Racing Conference where a wide range of topics were addressed.  Some take outs from the conference include:

Bernard's Blog - 14 February

14 February, 2020
The industry as a whole demonstrated significant unity this week with the chairs of the three codes joining together to present an oral submission on the Racing Bill to the Transport &

Bernard's Blog - 7 February

7 February, 2020
There have been many, many conversations happening over the past two weeks – predominantly around the Racing Industry Bill and submissions to the Select Committee.  

Have a listen - Bernard Saundry

25 January, 2020
Trackside radio's Peter Earley spoke with NZTR CEO Bernard Saundry to talk though important matters around the Racing Industry Bill (Bill #2).  

Bernard's Blog - 24 January

24 January, 2020
The focus of the past week has clearly been around the Racing Industry Bill (Bill #2) with RITA’s Dean McKenzie holding a number of meetings around the c