The beginning of the end for greyhound racing?

September 8th, 2021

Last week, in his capacity as Minister for Racing, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson gave the greyhound racing industry an ultimatimum upon the release of the greyhound racing review. It was a scathing review, and today we’ll take a look at its findings and what it means for the future of greyhound racing.

Minister for Racing Grant Robertson’s interview sourced from Radio New Zealand.
Review into Greyhound Racing in New Zealand, Hon Sir Bruce Robertson, 30 July 2021.
Report to New Zealand Racing Board on welfare issues affecting greyhound racing in New Zealand, Hon Rodney Hansen CNZM QC.

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