NZTR acknowledges TAB NZ special payment

11 May, 2021
TAB NZ’s announcement yesterday of a special allocation of funds to the racing codes has been welcomed by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR). “This one-off payment of

Riccarton synthetic track reaches milestone

4 May, 2021
A significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the Civil Works component of the Riccarton Park Synthetic Track (ST).Construction of the Synthetic Track is being funde

Waikato Racing Clubs discuss future options

4 May, 2021
Thoroughbred racing clubs in the Waikato met last week to resume discussions regarding how racing within the region might evolve and what shape any future structure might take. The T

Calendar released for 2021-22 season

30 April, 2021
  New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has released its racing dates for the 2021-22 season. The Final Calendar is the outcome of the consideration of

NZTR Board acknowledges TAB NZ appointments

16 April, 2021
The Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), through chairman Cameron George, acknowledged the TAB NZ appointments announced by Racing Minister Grant Robertson earlier this week.

New chair of interim TAB NZ Board appointed

14 April, 2021
Racing Minister Grant Robertson has announced he is appointing Elizabeth Dawson (Liz) as the Chair of the interim TAB NZ Board. Liz Dawson is an existing Board Director of the interi

Auction raises $28,000 for NZ Horse Ambulance Trust

13 April, 2021
A highly successful celebrity auction on gavelhouse.co.nz, organised by NZ Jockeys’ Association executive officer Andrew Lacy, has raised a total of $28,600 to boost the NZ Horse Ambul

NZTR releases Industry Reshaping Actions

1 April, 2021
NZTR has released a significant document today which will shape the future of our industry. The Industry Reshaping – Our Actions, NZTR Strategic Priorities document ou

Report on Tauherenikau track

31 March, 2021
NZTR Tracks Advisor Todd Treweek has provided a report following the abandonment of Sunday’s Masterton RC meeting at Tauherenikau. In the first race a runner stumbled badly, di

Duo recognised for nearly a century of service

31 March, 2021
Two true stalwarts of the Beaumont Racing Club were recognised for their service to racing at the club’s race meeting at Wingatui on 22 March. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (