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Horse owners are urged to stay alert as Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial disease, and vigilance is key to protecting equine health.

HRNZ would like to let clubs know about an upcoming change to the timing of stakes and club funding payments, intended to support improved cashflow for participants during what continues to be a challenging economic environment.

HRNZ would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a festive and safe New Year.

Last week the HRNZ Board approved an amendment into the recently introduced rating framework giving a one-point rating penalty reduction to horses placed 5th in non-Group and Listed races.

Harness Racing New Zealand has released a new regulation that will shape how meetings are conducted and races are programmed, handicapped, and rated.

Applications are now open for a new scheme to help harness racing clubs around the country with small to medium-sized projects.

New Zealand trainers are advised that the feed supplement MetaboLize has been linked to recent cases in Australia and New Zealand involving the detection of caffeine in raceday samples.  

The 2025 Australasian Young Drivers Championship will be held in July in Brisbane. This has meant we needed to change the way our Junior Drivers qualify for the Championship.

HRNZ will be closed from midday Tuesday, December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 6 at 8. 30am. In the meantime we have staff assigned to cover core roles and will answer email enquiries.