Greyhound racing association takes legal action to stop planned ban
Thursday 14 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Winston Peters, Chris Finlayson
The Greyhound Racing Association has filed an interim application in the Wellington High Court to halt the government's plan to ban the sport from August 2026. Lawyers argue the ban will impact over 1,000 livelihoods and claim the decision overlooks high animal welfare standards.