Greyhound racing is banned in Aotearoa
August 1, 2026
On 2 April 2026, the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill passed by a landslide majority. This means from 1 August
Animals in New Zealand are experiencing harm on a massive scale, trapped inside systems designed to protect them (and us all). See the latest investigations, public awareness campaigns and actions that accelerate progress for animals, and learn how we can challenge the systems that harm them.
On 2 April 2026, the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill passed by a landslide majority. This means from 1 August
The spread of bird flu, now confirmed in both Australia and New Zealand, has intensified concerns about how intensive animal farming can amplify the spread and impact of zoonotic diseases once they enter commercial flocks.