Chief Stipe Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Skip to main content Beehive.govt.nzThe official website of the New Zealand Government Menu Search Menu News Feeds News FeedsWhāngai rongo Releases 8 JUNE 2021 Racing Integrity Board members announced HON GRANT ROBERTSON Racing The new Racing Integrity Board will be up and running from July 1 to ensure high standards of animal welfare, integrity and professionalism in the racing industry. Racing Minister Grant Robertson today announced the appointments to the new Board: Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM – Chair Kristy McDonald ONZM QC Penelope Mudford ONZM Dr Patricia Pearce Brent Williams. “Our racing industry relies on the highest standards of ethics and animal welfare in all three racing codes,” Grant Robertson said. “This requires constant vigilance, which is why the new Racing Integrity Board is being set up to replace the current integrity system. The Board will be able to impose penalties on those who breach the industry’s rules, including people who put the health and wellbeing of animals at risk. “New Zealanders expect racing to be safe for the animals involved and fair for punters. The Board will help provide this assurance, which can only be good for the racing industry,” Grant Robertson said. The Racing Integrity Board has been established as an independent body under the new Racing Industry Act 2020. Members have a combination of adjudication, senior governance and animal welfare expertise, with the experience to ensure compliance with the rules of racing. The term of appointments is 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 JUNE 2021 Racing Integrity Board members announced HON GRANT ROBERTSON Racing The new Racing Integrity Board will be up and running from July 1 to ensure high standards of animal welfare, integrity and professionalism in the racing industry. Racing Minister Grant Robertson today announced the appointments to the new Board: Sir Bruce Robertson KNZM – Chair Kristy McDonald ONZM QC Penelope Mudford ONZM Dr Patricia Pearce Brent Williams. “Our racing industry relies on the highest standards of ethics and animal welfare in all three racing codes,” Grant Robertson said. “This requires constant vigilance, which is why the new Racing Integrity Board is being set up to replace the current integrity system. The Board will be able to impose penalties on those who breach the industry’s rules, including people who put the health and wellbeing of animals at risk. “New Zealanders expect racing to be safe for the animals involved and fair for punters. The Board will help provide this assurance, which can only be good for the racing industry,” Grant Robertson said. The Racing Integrity Board has been established as an independent body under the new Racing Industry Act 2020. Members have a combination of adjudication, senior governance and animal welfare expertise, with the experience to ensure compliance with the rules of racing. The term of appointments is 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024.
billy connolly Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: The Board will be able to impose penalties on those who breach the industry’s rules, including people who put the health and wellbeing of animals at risk. FFS, do we need 5 personnel with big tickets doing what is essentially the SPCA's job? Are they all vegetarians? I wrote off a car taking evasive action to miss a couple of ducks on the road once. Never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 I see Kristy McDonald has snuck into the mix again. That will get a few going! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel of Judas Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Say a integrity committee, that's got Leo Molloy, Colin Wightman, Craig Kennett, Don Murray, Peggy Burrows have more sense than theses yes people, seat warmers. That be on Government gravy train circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel of Judas Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: I see Kristy McDonald has snuck into the mix again. That will get a few going! Perhaps may need inquiry or cover things up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Gospel of Judas said: Say a integrity committee, that's got Leo Molloy, Colin Wightman, Craig Kennett, Don Murray, Peggy Burrows have more sense than theses yes people, seat warmers. That be on Government gravy train circuit. That's a bit harsh. There are at least two good ones on the list. A reasonable mix of law and practical experience as well. Not their fault that Winston chose this structure on the advice of Messara and co. Hopefully they can bring some integrity back to the RIU function. I imagine their first major role will be staff appointments given that it is effectively a restructure quite a few of the existing personnel will be either seeking retirement/redundancy or feeling a bit nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 51 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: I see Kristy McDonald has snuck into the mix again. That will get a few going! And the circle of life carries on , once they leave they just chuck their name in a hat and wait for the next time it will be drawn out , not worried what it might be as long as there is money attached . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, nomates said: And the circle of life carries on , once they leave they just chuck their name in a hat and wait for the next time it will be drawn out , not worried what it might be as long as there is money attached . Haven't you been listening to @JJ Flash? This is a completely new regime - at the TAB, at the RIU and at each of the codes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Haven't you been listening to @JJ Flash? This is a completely new regime - at the TAB, at the RIU and at each of the codes! Only 3 at the top table that made the decisions were let go , not completely new is it . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel of Judas Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: That's a bit harsh. There are at least two good ones on the list. A reasonable mix of law and practical experience as well. Not their fault that Winston chose this structure on the advice of Messara and co. Hopefully they can bring some integrity back to the RIU function. I imagine their first major role will be staff appointments given that it is effectively a restructure quite a few of the existing personnel will be either seeking retirement/redundancy or feeling a bit nervous. Thing is Chief, if don't know how industry runs or works. Then following going to happen: Start taking recommendation's and advice from vested interests or current management on how things run. Then nothing will happen, bad things happen or get con into something bad. Always got look at politics as well, who going to benefit and why? Plus who along the ride to polish old CV up or needs a we inter Government reward for services to current Government in at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Gospel of Judas said: Thing is Chief, if don't know how industry runs or works. Then following going to happen: Start taking recommendation's and advice from vested interests or current management on how things run. Then nothing will happen, bad things happen or get con into something bad. Er... thats exactly how it works! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Kristy is an OUSTANDING woman of fine standing and pedigree Not only does she listen when I give her good advice... But she also ACTS on any advice I've given her In fact I think her and moi have another serious chat coming up wrt INTEGRITY Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, Thomass said: Kristy is an OUSTANDING woman of fine standing and pedigree Not only does she listen when I give her good advice... But she also ACTS on any advice I've given her In fact I think her and moi have another serious chat coming up wrt INTEGRITY Watch this space God help the NZ Racing Industry if she listens to an idiot such as yourself - doubly so if she acts on it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickintheKods Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Thomass said: Kristy is an OUSTANDING woman of fine standing and pedigree Not only does she listen when I give her good advice... But she also ACTS on any advice I've given her In fact I think her and moi have another serious chat coming up wrt INTEGRITY Watch this space Here's some real good advice Thomarse Sue the doctor who slapped your face instead of your arse when you were born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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