Outgoing McKenzie hails Racing Industry Act
Dean McKenzie believes his time at the helm of New Zealand racing reform is ending on a high with the passing of the Racing Industry...
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New Zealand racing calendar confirmed
More than 1,000 race meetings at 51 venues throughout New Zealand were confirmed today by the Dates Committee of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA)...
Racing Code Funding Confirmed for 2020-21
The Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) today advised New Zealand racing codes of forecasted funding in 2020/21 of $139.6m which is the same level as...
Racing Industry Bill passes third reading
New Zealand Racing Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the Racing Industry Bill passing its third reading, creating the legislative framework for revitalising the racing industry...
Proposed changes to Racing Industry Bill
New Zealand’s Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee has put forward a number of proposed changes to the country’s new Racing Industry Bill, with the legislation...
Extended terms for RITA directors
New Zealand Minister for Racing Winston Peters has announced that the terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) have been extended...
Cutbacks across all areas at TAB
The Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) confirmed on Tuesday changes it was taking in response to the impact of COVID-19, including a reduction of 230...
Venues reduced under draft racing calendar proposal
The proposed calendar for the 2020-21 New Zealand racing season has been released today by RITA for consultation, as required under the Racing Act, with...
Pike pleased with Government stop-gap
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes the $72.5 million dollar COVID-19 emergency support package for the racing industry announced by Minister for Racing Winston Peters on...
Emergency support for New Zealand Racing’s recovery
New Zealand’s Minister for Racing, Winston Peters, has announced a $72.5 million dollar COVID-19 emergency support package for the racing industry. “We can’t guild the...
New Zealand Racing open for business
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, along with the other two codes of harness and greyhound racing, has taken steps to ensure racing will continue during the...
Kiwis part of Royal Procession at Royal Ascot
New Zealand has been well-represented in the four-carriage Royal Procession on the final day of Royal Ascot with Rosehill-based trainer Chris Waller enjoying a memorable...
NZ Racing Reform Bill passes third reading
New Zealand racing will undergo major changes after the Racing Reform Bill passed its third and final reading in parliament.