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The New Zealand government proposed on Tuesday to ban greyhound racing from 2026. According to the reason, many animals would still get injured during the races. “The time has come to make a decision in the best interest of the animals,” said Minister Winston Peters, responsible for racing. The industry has been criticized for not doing enough for animal welfare for a long time.

Die neuseeländische Regierung hat am Dienstag vorgeschlagen, Windhundrennen ab 2026 zu verbieten. Nach wie vor würden sich viele Tiere bei den Rennen verletzen, so die Begründung. „Die Zeit ist gekommen, im besten Interesse der Tiere eine Entscheidung zu treffen“, sagte der für Rennen zuständige Minister Winston Peters. Die Branche steht seit Langem in der Kritik, nicht genug für das Wohlergehen der Tiere zu tun.

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“Time has come”: New Zealand wants to ban greyhound racing

The law, announced by the New Zealand government due to the excessive number of dog injuries and executions, will come into force in 2026.

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New Zealand government announces ban on dog racing

New Zealand takes unexpected step to end popular dog sport foreverNew Zealand plans to stop greyhound racing due to high number of injuries and deaths. This decision will end the century-old betting sport which still runs in just a few places worldwide

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New Zealand takes unexpected step to end popular dog sport forever

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. The racing of greyhounds as a betting sport was wildly popular at times last century....

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New Zealand aims to ban greyhound racing by 2026 over welfare concerns

New Zealand government officials are moving to ban greyhound racing in the country, with the government announcing plans to close the sport in 2026. Racing Minister Winston Peters said the decision was based on the “unacceptably high” number of injuries and deaths among dogs in recent years. While injury and death rates had fallen after the government notified industry bodies in 2021, ministers gave racing organizations a 20-month transition per…

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New Zealand Bans Greyhound Racing After The Sport Faced Backlash Over 'unacceptably High' Rates Of Injuries

After years of advocacy, the Green Party is very happy to hear the Government has listened to our collective voices and announced the closure of the greyhound racing industry, by 1 August 2026. “This is a great day for the welfare of greyhounds, they have a right to live without suffering,” says the Green Party’s Animal Welfare and Racing Spokesperson, Steve Abel. “An overwhelming majority of New Zealanders–three quarters, in the latest SPCA pol…

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