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All sulkies are due for a new WOF (BLUE tag) by 31 January 2023

On August 31, 2022 the HRNZ Board approved the introduction of the Horse Care Regulations.

Harness Racing New Zealand's updated Starting Regulations are now out for consultation.

HRNZ has been notified that the Racing Integrity Board will be formed from 1 July 2021, and consequently HRNZ’s rules require updating. . .

On 9th May 2021, new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 came into effect.

HRNZ is looking to introduce Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy Regulations.

Chris Morrison from Morrisons Saddlery will be available to complete WOF inspections at Westport, Richmond, Blenheim and Kaikoura 14-16 November 2020.

A new WOF is required every two years and the black WOF tag will expire on 31 January 2021.

These regulations are the Notifiable Surgeries and Procedures Regulations made by the Board under rule 305 of the New Zealand Rules of Harness Racing and Rules and clause 14. 4 of the Constitution of Harness Racing New Zealand Incorporated.