Mikie Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Ken did the dirty deed, got his mate appointed as permanent CEO, then hands over to Colin To be announced Mikie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enteebee Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 overdue - now Holden has to front the shit fight that is coming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 16 hours ago, Mikie said: Ken did the dirty deed, got his mate appointed as permanent CEO, then hands over to Colin To be announced Mikie Who is Colin Hair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: Who is Colin Hair? industry administrator, owner and breeder sundee son and woodstone are a couple of his better ones recently Edited August 15, 2020 by Rangatira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Does he have any hair?if so he will soon lose it in this job lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 CEO appointment without advertising position 100% confirmed. Spicer resigning was revisited at a special Board meeting yesterday (that’s right, on a Sunday!) at 4pm. I am only taking a guess here but possibly no one wanted to take over whilst the Club Funding debacle is on the agenda Zoom meeting with Clubs today at 10.30am should be a barrel of fun Mikie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 How do they work out the funding,is it based on turnover only or are the smaller clubs subsidising the bigger clubs,someone enlighten me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, mikeynz said: How do they work out the funding,is it based on turnover only or are the smaller clubs subsidising the bigger clubs,someone enlighten me. Can be none other than small clubs subsidising the higher cost corporate style clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) What's wrong with a simple idea as in a club gets let's say10 percent of off course and on course turnover,so if reefton or manawatu turnover 600000 then those clubs get 60000 and clubs at addington and auckland get nothing,seems simple. And in the event that addington or auckland get 600000 turnover then they get 60000 and reefton and manawatu get nothing,anybody thought of that? Edited August 17, 2020 by mikeynz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, mikeynz said: What's wrong with a simple idea as in a club gets let's say10 percent of off course and on course turnover,so if reefton or manawatu turnover 600000 then those clubs get 60000 and clubs at addington and auckland get nothing,seems simple. And in the event that addington or auckland get 600000 turnover then they get 60000 and reefton and manawatu get nothing,anybody thought of that? Good luck with that idea. Many of us have been promoting revenue to clubs be correlated to their performance as well as aligning race stakes closer to what they generate in revenue. But......deaf ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 And an another good idea,give some of the clubs better dates so they get a better turnover this meaning more profitable race days that mean more profitable clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 In the present setup Southland have no sundays until November,thursdays the day,maybe when the figures are added up they may be better,time will tell,thursday is payday for lots,by sunday monies gone (perhaps)on course is becoming a non event these days,turnover needs to be maximised ,each situation is different . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) One more thing,be interesting to see how the two bigwig clubs are doing,when they put on a big race that is basically full of horses from one or two stables,not sure if they create turnover despite being a big race or reduce by being a borefest. A lot of harness racing at present is becoming a bit of a borefest,that's it I'm done 4 now😐 Edited August 17, 2020 by mikeynz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) And dont worry about what stakes clubs pay,if you dont like the stake dont turnup,clubs can only pay what they can,even when the stakes are good the way harness racing is going lots wont bother anyway for reasons that we know very well. Let the clubs run their own affairs but give them a decent payout to allow them too. Shit dates poor programming means less interest,less turnover less money ,simple really. Edited August 17, 2020 by mikeynz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 17 August 2020 INDUSTRY UPDATE 1. Changes to Voting Model Harness Racing New Zealand is investigating a new voting model to reflect changes in the racing calendar. Work on the model started as soon as the 2020/21 meeting dates were finalised as HRNZ recognised that a review was needed to protect the voting position of some clubs who had no racing licences in the new season. As a result, a new voting model will need to be developed to take account of the needs of all clubs. Given the importance of getting a new voting structure right and the lack of time until the AGM in November, it is proposed that the voting at the 2020 AGM will be based on the betting licences allocated to a club for the 2019/20 season as a transitional measure. To effect this change, it is proposed that the first item of business at the AGM in November is for the current voting model to be based on the 2019/20 allocated licences, instead of being based on the 2020/21 allocated licences. If adopted this means that clubs will have the same voting power at the 2020 AGM as they did for the 2019 AGM. 2. AGM and Industry Day The AGM on Wednesday 18th November 2020 is being held later than normal because of the significant increase in our auditor’s workload due to the impact of Covid19. They needed extra time to catch up and complete all their clients' work including HRNZ, so we can present appropriately audited financial results. The AGM will be held digitally - essentially a Zoom call. The Industry Day has been set for Friday 2nd October 2020. Originally the Board decided not to hold it to minimise the expense and cost to the industry but changed its mind following some feedback. This day will not follow the normal conference format. There will be some presentations, and some rule and constitutional amendments to review, with the balance of the day being a workshop format. Once we have confirmed the structure of the day, we will let you know. 3. Harness Jewels 2021 The Board of Harness Racing New Zealand has confirmed that they have a desire to run the Jewels in the Waikato next year, with a provisional 9-race card set down for Sunday, June 6, 2021. The Board wants to continue to provide some aspirational events for the industry, however, the ability to run the Jewels hinges on there being enough capacity in both Code and Club funding to support the proposed event. We hope to resolve this in the next five to six weeks. If the event does go ahead it will be on a reduced stakes basis than previously. 4. Appointment of CEO Following this month’s HRNZ Board meeting, Chair Ken Spicer has also announced that the contract of Interim Chief Executive Phil Holden has been extended and becomes permanent. “We are very confident in Phil and with all the changes going on it was felt that it was important to have consistency and stability”. Holden, who was an Independent Director on the Board before stepping down and taking over from Peter Jensen earlier this year, is delighted to have the Board’s backing. “So much has happened since May when Peter left. It is a complex business in complex times but it’s a challenge I am enjoying and look forward to building on in the future,” said Holden. Holden will continue to live in the Wairarapa but will commute regularly to Christchurch. “I don’t see any problems with that. I am there every week and liaise many times every day with the other members of the management team. It also provides me with the ability to base myself in Petone at the TAB NZ office which I do now and will continue to do on a weekly basis. I see strengthening that relationship and building our visibility there as very important at this time”. One of his goals is to improve HRNZ’s relationship with all stakeholders. "I’m very keen to improve communication, transparency and accountability to everyone in the industry.” 5. Board Nominations As a result of governance changes introduced in 2019 one of last year’s elected Board members is required to retire from the Board at this year’s Annual General Meeting. A ballot was conducted which resulted in the retirement of Kevin McNaught. Nominations will be called to fill this vacancy, and the process for appointment of the Independent Director position, will begin shortly. For more information please contact: Phil Holden Chief Executive | Harness Racing New Zealand Inc phil.holden@hrnz.co.nz PO Box 459 |Christchurch 8140 Web www.hrnz.co.nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Is that Mcnaught fella gone or going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 As already said on here, must be great getting appointed by your mates and not having it advertised. But what gets me is this update included #4 yet it is not signed by anyone! Surely Phil Holden didn't write this update because that would be off the charts bizarre having a person who is appointed without seemingly a proper process announcing it himself The announcement of a CEO should be official and properly notified. Not in an update with other information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Is that Mcnaught fella gone or going. He got retired lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Maybe someone from Eastern Southland will take his place and shift all the racing to Wyndham and Gore lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 "I’m very keen to improve communication, transparency and accountability to everyone in the industry.” Communication of what? Transparency of what? Accountability of what? The transparency is a good one considering how one just got appointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, mikeynz said: Maybe someone from Eastern Southland will take his place and shift all the racing to Wyndham and Gore lol. And turn winton in to a spud farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 so what will hair do better than spicer??? he be keen on getting rid of Riu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, mikeynz said: And turn winton in to a spud farm. fuking dairy cows lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Be able to winter on the all weather track fucking shit all over it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 In reality the galloping track is wasted,ascot park has issues but they did ok there last month,in reality it dont matter what a track is like all the gee gees race on the same course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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