NZTR

NZTR
11 April 2026
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), supported via funding from TAB NZ and in collaboration with Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ), will introduce a temporary fuel relief package.
NZTR
20 March 2026
Progress continues to be made on the Hawke’s Bay track recambering project, with a recent site walk confirming the work completed to date is tracking well.
NZTR
11 March 2026
NZTR and RACE Inc. would like to thank participants, memfor their patience and support during what has been a difficult period for racing at RACE Awapuni.
NZTR
12 February 2026
NZTR has confirmed new leadership appointments within its Members’ Council, with Geoff Vazey appointed Chair and Bernard Hickey appointed Deputy Chair.
NZTR
20 January 2026
NZTR has confirmed a lucrative new $500,000 Group 1 4YO Bonus that will be available to the first horse that wins a New Zealand-based Group 1 race in its four-year-old season, that runs in the 2026 $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
NZTR
15 December 2025
NZTR, HRNZ, with the support of TAB NZ, 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.
NZTR
28 November 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is extending its national support of Cure Kids to Auckland, joining Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) for the Christmas Raceday for Cure Kids at Ellerslie on Saturday 29 November.
NZTR
21 November 2025
NZTR and HRNZ, with the support of TAB NZ, have today confirmed the appointment of RCP as independent consultants to Project Stamina, a dual-code initiative focused on the future of New Zealand’s racing infrastructure.
NZTR
11 November 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has today announced the appointment of Struan Abernethy and Louise Ward to its Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of governance, commercial and community experience to the organisation.