Announcement 20 August 2026 Nick Johnson Appointed Chief Executive of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has today announced the appointment of Nick Johnson as its new Chief Executive after a comprehensive search. NZTR 19 November 2024 NZTR Support WTR Greenfield Progress NZTR supports WTR's Members’ unanimous decision to pursue a single racing and training site in the Waikato following the Club’s AGM last night.