Action had to be taken.”This decision reflects a wider global shift away from greyhound racing, with sport now surviving in only a small number of countries. Since New Zealand announced its intention to end greyhound racing, further jurisdictions, including Scotland, Wales and Tasmania, have signalled they will also end the sport, says Peters. It is a sad day for greyhound racing and we believe a warning to the two equine codes about their future.”Peters previously stated after announcing his intent to ban greyhound racing that horse racing will not be next and that industry is not under threat. Mental health and wellbeing support services for people whose daily lives have been closely tied to greyhound racing. He became the Herald’s Racing Editor in 1995 and covers the world’s biggest horse racing carnivals.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 03, 2026 17:26 UTC