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Greyhound Racing Association Fights Job-Threatening Ban

8/14/2025

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In a passionate defense at Wellington's High Court, the Greyhound Racing Association challenged the government's impending ban on greyhound racing slated for August 2026, warning it could jeopardize over 1,000 jobs. Lawyers condemned the government's neglect of industry welfare advancements, arguing that the ban wouldn't improve animal welfare, as Kiwis could still gamble on Australian races with even lower standards.

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In a passionate defense at Wellington's High Court, the Greyhound Racing Association challenged the government's impending ban on greyhound racing slated for August 2026, warning it could jeopardize over 1,000 jobs. Lawyers condemned the government's neglect of industry welfare advancements, arguing that the ban wouldn't improve animal welfare, as Kiwis could still gamble on Australian races with even lower standards.