News

NZTR
30 October 2026
Strangles protocols are now in place for New Plymouth, with a minimum two-week lockdown applying to all horses housed at or training at the New Plymouth Raceway.
NZTR
29 October 2026
A new strangles outbreak has been identified in the New Plymouth area.
NZTR
15 October 2026
Strangles update: continued vigilance needed
Welfare
23 September 2026
NZTR’s temporary Strangles Testing Support Framework will conclude on 30 September 2026, following a significant industry investment to support affected owners and trainers, disease management and the clearance of horses from impacted properties.
Welfare
09 September 2026
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has issued a new Strangles Directive, effective from Thursday 10 September 2026, following a review of the temporary measures introduced during the current outbreak.
NZTR
19 August 2026
The Waikato region will no longer be classified as a Strangles Red Zone from Thursday, 20 August 2026.
NZTR
05 August 2026
There have been no new Strangles-affected properties identified since Friday 24 July, and the Auckland property has now been cleared.
NZTR
27 July 2026
NZTR and the RIB are proposing a measured refinement of the current Strangles management approach.
NZTR
17 July 2026
NZTR thanks everyone across the industry for their continued commitment to managing the current Strangles outbreak.