New Zealand, Greyhound racing

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates.
New Zealand to Outlaw Greyhound Racing Due to High Injury and Death Rates 'in the Best Interest of the Animals'
"Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals," Racing Minister Winston Peters said in a statement on Tuesday.
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing, citing high injury rates
The New Zealand government on Tuesday proposed to ban greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high.
'Time to do the right thing': New Zealand announces plan to ban greyhound racing
"This is not a decision that is taken lightly but is ultimately driven by protecting the welfare of racing dogs," the Minister said in an announcement at the Beehive on Tuesday afternoon. The three-time racing minister and supporter of the racing industry has been considering the future of greyhound racing since early this year.
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