Kiwi greyhounds expected to be sent to Qld ahead of NZ racing ban
New Zealand is set to ban greyhound racing starting August 1, 2024, prompting concerns about the fate of the dogs. Up to 70 greyhounds are expected to be flown to Queensland, Australia, where racing remains legal. Critics worry that these dogs may continue to be used for racing, exacerbating an existing rehoming crisis.
- ▪New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from August 1, 2024, due to animal welfare concerns.
- ▪Up to 70 greyhounds are expected to be flown from New Zealand to Queensland next month.
- ▪More than 1,500 dogs will need rehoming in New Zealand once the racing industry is officially banned.
- ▪Australian Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi expressed concerns that the dogs may continue racing in Australia.
- ▪The New Zealand government has stated that the export of dogs for racing is legal until the ban takes effect.
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Dozens of New Zealand greyhounds expected to arrive in Queensland ahead of racing banBy Tobi LoftusTopic:Greyhound RacingWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:46amWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:46amWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:46amNew Zealand passed legislation to end greyhound racing in 2024. (Supplied: Greyhound Racing Victoria )In short:Dozens of greyhounds are expected to be flown into Queensland from New Zealand ahead of a ban on racing set to take place from August.A Greens senator has raised concerns the animals will continue to be used for racing in Australia.What's next?More than 1,500 dogs will need rehoming in New Zealand once the racing industry is officially banned on August 1, a government spokesperson says.abc.net.au/news/nz-greyhounds-expected-in-queensland-ahead-of-racing-ban/106752584Link copiedShareShare…
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