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26 September 2026

Addington sets out its long-term vision

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has set out a long-term vision for its 24-hectare Addington Raceway site that would secure the future of racing while opening parts of the property to housing, commercial and hospitality development, community facilities and…

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17 September 2026

Go Media confirmed as naming rights partner for the 2026 New Zealand Trotting Cup.

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club (NZMTC) and Addington Raceway are thrilled to announce Go Media as the Naming Rights Partner for the New Zealand Trotting Cup 2026.

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21 August 2026

NZTR and HRNZ unite behind programme for a sustainable racing future

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) have signed an agreement to work alongside TAB NZ to progress a programme of work to consider options for a more sustainable, efficient and future-focused New Zealand racing industry.

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31 July 2026

HRNZ proposes acquisition to secure Cambridge Raceway’s immediate future

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has announced a proposal to acquire the assets of Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Racing Inc, including Cambridge Raceway, protecting the continuity of racing and training at Cambridge while retaining strategic options for the future.

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25 June 2026

Media Release - 1Equine Australasian Young Drivers to return to NZ

The 1Equine Australasian Young Drivers Championship (AYDC) is to return to New Zealand for the first time in seven years.

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20 May 2026

HRNZ outlines harness racing calendar changes within the 2026/27 TAB NZ Racing Calendar

Following the release of the 2026/27 TAB NZ Racing Calendar, Harness Racing New Zealand is outlining a number of changes to the national harness racing calendar designed to strengthen race quality, improve field sizes and support the long-term sustainability of…

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14 May 2026

Project Stamina: Joint Industry Update

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) with the support of TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ) would like to provide an update on the timing of the next phase of Project Stamina.

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4 May 2026

It's Road Safety Week - 2026

It's Road Safety Week 2026. Calling all drivers in New Zealand. When you see a pedestrian, cyclist or horse rider on the road, any vulnerable road user, please exercise patience by slowing down and giving space as you pass.

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29 April 2026

2026 National Weanling Sale Preview Online at nzbstandardbred.co.nz

The 45-lot catalogue for NZB Standardbred’s 2026 National Weanling Sale, set to be held on gavelhouse. com, is now live and available to preview on nzbstandardbred. co. nz.

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