MPI decision on "essential services"

25 March, 2020
In light of the government’s announcement that the country will move to COVID-19 alert level 4 at midnight tonight (25 March) only “essential services” are permitted to o

Latest Update COVID-19 Tuesday 24 March

24 March, 2020
As New Zealand prepares to go into lockdown at midnight on Wednesday here is a brief overview of where the industry sits at present:

COVID-19: How to access help

24 March, 2020
These are stressful times and, with racing shut down for at least the next four weeks, you may be wondering how you might cope financially.

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 &