News

29 July 2024

HRNZ Update - GST refunds

We processed the first payments relating to the historic GST input refunds to owners on Thursday, 25 July.

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25 July 2024

GST refund payout to be made today

Over 6,000 harness racing owners will be paid $1. 8m in additional stakes following historical GST adjustments and subsequent GST refunds obtained recently from Inland Revenue.

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14 June 2024

Vicbred and Need For Speed changes

There's been a change to the way Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) nominations are being handled on this side of the Tasman.

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11 June 2024

HRNZ : GST inputs claim update

We are currently working with all our clubs to receive the GST input claim refunds from Inland Revenue.

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27 February 2024

Entain/HRNZ Two-year-old Bonus Scheme - Condition Amendments

Some key amendments have been approved for the newly-introduced Two-Year-Old Bonus Scheme (TYOBS), effective April 1, 2024.

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23 February 2024

CONSULTATION: Enhanced Horse Utilisation – removing the inhibitors

The best ways to maximise the horse population is being explored by Harness Racing New Zealand, and it wants feedback from all sectors of the sport.

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15 February 2024

HRNZ Chief Executive to resign

Gary Woodham has made the decision to step down as Chief Executive of HRNZ.

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15 February 2024

HRNZ changes horse confirmation process

Over the last year Harness Racing New Zealand has been sending owners a ‘Confirmation of Horses’ email to confirm and update horse lists.

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9 February 2024

HRNZ's Notifiable Surgeries and Procedures Regulations

Since the introduction of the Notifiable Surgeries and Procedures Regulations in 2019, Harness Racing New Zealand has developed an online feature within the HRNZ Info horse app.

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