Bernard's Blog: 18 Apr 19

18 April, 2019
The news the New Zealand racing industry has been waiting for was released earlier this week when Racing Minister, the Rt Hon Winston Peters made an announcement regarding the introduction of two p

Racing Minister proposes major legislative change

17 April, 2019
Updated Wed 17 April 15:25 - see link to NZTR comments below   Next steps for racing industry re

NZTR welcomes Minister’s reform announcement

17 April, 2019
The Board of NZ Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Racing the Rt Hon Winston Peters regarding the next steps in the reform of the racing i

NZRB contribution allows purchase of moisture metres

16 April, 2019
Track managers take part in moisture metre training Photo: Supplied Moisture metres have joined the list of tools available to

Bernard's Blog: 12 Apr 19

12 April, 2019
Connections of Wekaforce  Photo: The Galloping Wekas

NZTR releases decision on phase one of Venue Plan

11 April, 2019
Following an extensive consultation process New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has reduced the number of racing venues to close from the 2019/20 season to seven. The NZTR Venue P

NZRB Stakes Enhancement Funds

10 April, 2019
In January 2017 the NZRB announced that an additional $4.77 million in funding over the next two and a half years to support the racing industry to improve stakes and address aging infrast

Significant contribution to racing celebrated

9 April, 2019
Vicki Pascoe with her significant contribution to racing award, at Te Aroha racecourse Photo: J

Bernard's Blog: 5 Apr 19

5 April, 2019
Last Saturday was one out of the box at Awapuni with stunning weather and good, competitive racing. The Group One Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes race day is one of the h

Cameron George appointed to NZTR board

5 April, 2019
Experienced racing administrator and Chief Executive of the Vodafone Warriors Cameron George is to join the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Board.   Mr George