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Greyhound Racing NZ seeks judicial review of government ban

The PressRNZNZ HeraldStuffMonday 26 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

In this story Winston Peters, High Court, Edward Rennell, Greyhound Racing New Zealand

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Greyhound Racing New Zealand has applied for a judicial review and interim relief in the High Court regarding the government's decision to ban the sport. The ban, announced by Racing Minister Winston Peters, is scheduled to take effect on 31 July 2026.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Press, Mon 26 May 2025, 1:41pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via The Post

    Greyhound Racing NZ seeks judicial review of Government’s racing ban (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Greyhound Racing NZ applies for judicial review of ban (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Greyhound racing fights New Zealand ban with High Court review (opens in new tab)

  4. StuffStuff

    ‘This is an injustice’: Greyhound Racing NZ applies for Judicial Review on ban (opens in new tab)