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New Zealand Shuts Greyhound Racing, Launches NZ$60M Transition And Rehoming Program
By Carla Calderon•August 1, 2026
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New Zealand has ended commercial greyhound racing after decades of operation, with a legally binding ban taking effect on August 1, 2026. TAB New Zealand is funding a NZ$60 million, or about $35 million, transition program that will manage the industry’s closure and rehome around 1,400 dogs. Racing Ends Ahead Of Legal…
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