Anger at Winston Peters’ ‘make racing great again’ leads to petition against Government funding for racing industry

As the racing industry continues to toast a mega-million dollar financial shot in the arm, New Zealand animal welfare groups are outraged, shocked and angry over the taxpayer-funded bailout. As strange as it sounds given New Zealand is facing so many post-Covid-19 issues, the racing support package – announced by Minister for Racing Winston Peters – has arguably been the most polarising item in the budget.