Avondale Jockey Club launches High Court proceedings against racing bodies

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 9:14am

In this story Auckland Council, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

The Avondale Jockey Club has filed legal action against New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and TAB New Zealand. The club is seeking clarity regarding decisions affecting its land and racing future after no race dates were allocated for the 2026/27 season.

How they headlined it

First reported by RNZ, Wed 14 Oct, 2:33pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 19 hours

RNZWed 14 Oct, 2:33pm

Avondale Jockey Club takes racing industry body to court (opens in new tab)
StuffThu 15 Oct, 9:14am

Court action proceeds over future of Avondale Racecourse (opens in new tab)