News

A new initiative is being launched by Harness Racing New Zealand to encourage new owners.

Harness Racing New Zealand has released its schedule for Nominations and Acceptances over the Christmas - New Year period.

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) has completed its review of the animal welfare audit program. Following valuable feedback from industry stakeholders we are introducing a revised system of steward's inspections.

Changes have been made to procedures regarding the day and timing of acceptances and nominations. The practice of publishing "last start drivers" will also be discontinued.

An accountant with extensive sporting experience, Grant Jarrold has been appointed as the Chair of the new Harness Racing New Zealand Board.

Following the announcement made on 25 July 2024, we are pleased to report that we have successfully refunded $1. 46m to 3,800 owners for GST deducted from stakes paid between 2013 and 2018.

Harness Racing New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Peden as its Head of Racing and Wagering.

The "Sold Out" signs are out for the first ever slot races to be held as part of the Show Day Twilight races at Addington Raceway on November 15.

OnTrack’s new website is now online.