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Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
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Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes

  • April 2, 2026

The agency would be headed by members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on greyhound racing, Heather Simpson (chairwoman), Murray Johnson and Dr Lindsay Burton, with a fourth member to be appointed later.

Peters said the people involved in greyhound racing and the dogs would not be abandoned during the closure.

“This bill underpins a structured transition, with funding, agencies and support mechanisms in place. We are not walking away from our responsibilities; we are meeting them head-on.”

The ban on greyhound racing would take effect from August 1, allowing time for a responsible and carefully managed transition.

“This is a good day for greyhounds,” Peters said.

“It’s a rare moment when Parliament speaks with such a strong majority, principled voice. Those moments matter, and this is one of them.”

– RNZ

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