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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill

Government bill

13 October 2025

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Enacted

This bill amends the Racing Industry Act 2020 to close commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand from 1 August 2026.

  • Introduced on 13 October 2025
  • 1st reading on 11 November 2025
  • 2nd reading on 24 March 2026
  • 3rd reading on 2 April 2026
  • Royal assent on 9 April 2026

Member responsible

Winston Peters

Winston Peters

New Zealand First List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 11 November 2025

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 24 March 2026

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 2 April 2026

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:27 am.