The End of Greyhound Racing in New Zealand w/ Emma Brodie : 4 August 2026
On Saturday the 1st of August, greyhound racing was banned in New Zealand, with the final race taking place at the Addington Raceway in Christchurch. This was announced by Racing Minister Winston Peters in 2024, following repeated failed attempts to address animal welfare issues. Now 1,400 greyhounds are to be rehomed by the Greyhound Transition Agency. I spoke to Emma Brodie, a campaign manager at SAFE for Animals, about the importance of this moment for greyhounds and animal welfare in New Zealand.
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