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About the National Forum

The HRNZ National Forum is a key advisory and consultative body that represents the collective interests of New Zealand’s harness racing community. Established to strengthen industry-wide collaboration, the Forum provides a structured platform for clubs, kindred bodies, and regional representatives to engage with HRNZ’s leadership on strategic matters affecting the sport.

The Forum serves as the voice of the industry, offering valuable insights and recommendations to help shape policies, governance decisions, and long-term planning. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that grassroots perspectives are heard at the highest levels, fostering a transparent and inclusive approach to industry development.

Through regular meetings, discussions, and submissions to the HRNZ Board, the National Forum contributes to key areas such as race programming, funding distribution, industry governance, and growth initiatives. By working alongside Regional Forums (Northern, Upper South Island, and Southern), the Forum ensures that regional challenges and opportunities are effectively addressed.

Participation in the Forum is open to industry stakeholders who are committed to enhancing the future of harness racing. It provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to contribute to meaningful discussions and influence the direction of the sport.

How the National Forum Communicates

The HRNZ National Forum plays a vital role in industry governance by ensuring open dialogue between clubs, kindred bodies, regional forums, and HRNZ leadership. Effective communication is key to addressing industry challenges, sharing insights, and shaping decisions that impact the future of harness racing.

To see how the National Forum fits into HRNZ’s broader governance and communication structure, view the HRNZ Communication Chart below:

View the HRNZ Communication Chart

This chart outlines how information flows between stakeholders, detailing how industry concerns, ideas, and feedback are escalated from regional forums to the National Forum and, ultimately, to the HRNZ Board. It highlights the collaborative approach HRNZ takes to ensure all voices are heard in the decision-making process.

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