Greyhound racing in New Zealand set to end this year
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Greyhound racing will end from August 2026 in Aotearoa New Zealand following the passing of legislation!
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The amendment to the Racing Act banning greyhound passed with a margin of 112 to 11, and was welcomed by Minister of Racing, Winston Peters.
This historic ban comes after independent reviews in 2013, 2017 and 2021 highlighted serious animal welfare concerns.
Forcing greyhounds into horrific situations for the amusement of humans is inhumane and causes needless suffering to the animals involved. People expect better and greyhounds deserve better. Together we’re one step closer to ending the exploitation of animals for entertainment. Forever.
Thanks to the thousands of passionate people and all the animal groups who have brought an end to the barbaric “sport” of greyhound racing. This incredible occasion wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Ahead of the election in 2023, the leaders of both Labour and National parties pledged to ban greyhound racing. Since then, Scotland, Wales and Tasmania in Australia have signalled they will also look to end the so-called sport.
“While Tasmania has pledged to phase out greyhound racing by 2029, Australia is becoming increasingly isolated as one of the few countries to continue with this cruel ‘sport’.”
Together, we’re ending the suffering of animals everywhere.
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