Lack of support

[BitofaLegend]

Peters response to the protest - so it was heard.

All in all though, doesnt seem like it was very successful with only 70 people attending - Only a handful of antis turned up though and supposedly, some were arrested. 

Peters has also called for the thouroubreds and harness to modernise themselves (although he says they are 100% safe) and mentions GRNZ are challenging the bans legality.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/racing/winston-peters-digs-in-for-battle-on-greyhound-ban/PTOE6XJRVNF4DEY6OQ2RG5GEPU/

Edited March 24 by BitofaLegend

[westbrew]

It is clear Peters has said there is no way back for Greyhounds. GRNZ have substantial reserves, they need to demand that the NZ TAB continue to fund them via revenue made from betting on Aussie Greyhounds, and with these two sources of income begin a program to assist young trainers to relocate to Aussie, and for older trainers to transition to other employment, as well as making money available for the present owners to continue to care for their dogs, a monthly payment per dog is easily achievable. Also a welfare program for all license holders to deal with any mental heath issues that this upheaval will cause.

When the Railways, and MOW where basically shut down in mid 80s thousands lost their jobs with minimal assistance, at least GRNZ has the resources to be able to close their sport with dignity and allow the license holders and dogs to walk away with their heads held high.     

[BitofaLegend]

On 26/03/2025 at 11:28 PM, westbrew said:

It is clear Peters has said there is no way back for Greyhounds. GRNZ have substantial reserves, they need to demand that the NZ TAB continue to fund them via revenue made from betting on Aussie Greyhounds, and with these two sources of income begin a program to assist young trainers to relocate to Aussie, and for older trainers to transition to other employment, as well as making money available for the present owners to continue to care for their dogs, a monthly payment per dog is easily achievable. Also a welfare program for all license holders to deal with any mental heath issues that this upheaval will cause.

When the Railways, and MOW where basically shut down in mid 80s thousands lost their jobs with minimal assistance, at least GRNZ has the resources to be able to close their sport with dignity and allow the license holders and dogs to walk away with their heads held high.     

Wont happen - Most trainers think its a minority that want the sport closed here.

[westbrew]

Well they need to wake up, 123/1 in a vote in  Parliament really??? They think it is all Woke pressure groups, look society moves on back in  the 70s Softball and Tennis were big sports in NZ now they are basically non entities as far as serious competition sports within NZ. I love racing and have all my life but the Greyhound people are deluding themselves if they think this is just a woke beat up. Horse racing will survive as they have political clout, look at the KCs Judges, Dames and Sirs that own racehorses, plus look at all the pictures of whinny and Luxton at the races with the mulit millionaire crowd. Greyhound racing basically lost the support of joe blow and unlike horse racing does not have the political clout to fall back on. They have some serious cash use it to help your license holders and dogs move on with their lives.