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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…

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.

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.

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.

The Board of HRNZ advises that our Chief Executive Officer, Brad Steele, has resigned from his position.

TAB New Zealand has announced a temporary fuel relief package of up to $1 million to support participants across Thoroughbred and Harness racing, providing short‑term relief in response to recent sharp increases in fuel costs.

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has responded with a package of sulky safety measures following the recent race fall involving Nathan Williamson.

We are pleased to share the Terms of Reference and provide an update on the engagement process that will  guide the development of a future-focused masterplan for New Zealand’s equine racing infrastructure.  

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ), with the support of TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ), today confirmed the appointment of RCP as independent consultants to Project Stamina, a dual-code initiative focused on the future of…