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End greyhound racing  for good. 

After years of needless suffering, the end of greyhound racing is finally in sight!

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Public submissions have now closed on the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill which will bring an end to commercial greyhound racing in Aotearoa.

Thank you to all of you who stood up for the dogs who have been injured, exploited, and killed for gambling profit. Let’s make sure the Select Committee hears loud and clear: New Zealand supports this ban.

Your voices will help protect greyhounds for generations to come.

What will the bill do?

If passed, the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill will:

  • End commercial greyhound racing in Aotearoa from 1 August 2026.
  • Establish the Greyhound Racing Transition Agency to oversee industry closure and facilitate the rehoming of greyhounds.
  • Dissolve Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) and racing clubs.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create real, lasting change for dogs. SAFE fully supports the Bill and we’re calling for improvements to make sure the closure is comprehensive and compassionate.

 Together, we can make history 

This Bill marks the beginning of a new chapter for dogs in Aotearoa – one defined by compassion, not cruelty. 

For decades, greyhounds have paid the price for human entertainment. Now, we have the power to stop the cycle of injury and death. 

Your submission will help ensure Parliament hears what the public has been saying all along: 

Greyhound racing has no place in a compassionate Aotearoa. 

 

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