Gender Neutrality is a hard concept for some: NZTR Circular No. 31

[Chief Stipe]

17 June 2025 NZTR CIRCULAR 2024/25 – No. 31

TO EACH TOTALISATOR CLUB AND SECTOR ORGANISATION

REVISION TO THE RULES OF RACING– GENDER NEUTRALITY

The Rules have been revised to ensure they reflect a more modern and inclusive approach.

In particular, gender-specific language has been updated to gender-neutral terminology throughout. This change has been made to align with contemporary standards of equality and inclusivity, ensuring the document is appropriate and respectful for all individuals, regardless of gender.

[Chief Stipe]

I realise it is a difficult concept for some, especially grumpy old men types, but the rules were originally written very much in the male gender.

Good to see with all the successful and prominent female licensees in racing that the rules are now gender neutral.