Editing Greyhound racing (section)

=== Planned end of greyhound racing in New Zealand ===
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Racing in New Zealand is currently governed by the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) in accordance with the Racing Act 2003<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.grnz.co.nz/about-nzgra/about-us.aspx |publisher=GRNZ}}</ref> but on 10 December 2024, [[Winston Peters]] the [[Minister for Racing (New Zealand)|Minister for Racing]] announced that greyhound racing was to be banned in New Zealand to protect the welfare of the racing dogs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2024 |title=Greyhound racing to be banned in New Zealand, Winston Peters announces |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/536217/watch-greyhound-racing-to-be-banned-in-new-zealand-winston-peters-announces |access-date=10 December 2024 |website=RNZ}}</ref> The sport was to be phased out gradually over 20 months to allow time to rehome the estimated 2900 racing dogs. The last race is slated to be July 2026 at the latest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morrah |first=Michael |date=11 December 2024 |title=Winston Peters announces greyhound racing ban to protect dog welfare |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/winston-peters-announces-greyhound-racing-ban-to-protect-dog-welfare/WOGNW5WPHBHSPPWT7RYXMHIAXI/ |access-date=11 December 2024 |website=New Zealand Herald}}</ref>