News

9 September 2024

HRNZ appoint new Head of Racing and Wagering

Harness Racing New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Peden as its Head of Racing and Wagering.

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4 September 2024

THE ASCENT and THE VELOCITY both "sold out"

The "Sold Out" signs are out for the first ever slot races to be held as part of the Show Day Twilight races at Addington Raceway on November 15.

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21 August 2024

OnTrack's new website officially launched

OnTrack’s new website is now online.

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29 July 2024

HRNZ Update - GST refunds

We processed the first payments relating to the historic GST input refunds to owners on Thursday, 25 July.

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25 July 2024

GST refund payout to be made today

Over 6,000 harness racing owners will be paid $1. 8m in additional stakes following historical GST adjustments and subsequent GST refunds obtained recently from Inland Revenue.

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14 June 2024

Vicbred and Need For Speed changes

There's been a change to the way Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) nominations are being handled on this side of the Tasman.

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11 June 2024

HRNZ : GST inputs claim update

We are currently working with all our clubs to receive the GST input claim refunds from Inland Revenue.

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27 February 2024

Entain/HRNZ Two-year-old Bonus Scheme - Condition Amendments

Some key amendments have been approved for the newly-introduced Two-Year-Old Bonus Scheme (TYOBS), effective April 1, 2024.

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23 February 2024

CONSULTATION: Enhanced Horse Utilisation – removing the inhibitors

The best ways to maximise the horse population is being explored by Harness Racing New Zealand, and it wants feedback from all sectors of the sport.

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