Yankiwi Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 This will prove to be a major improvement within the GRNZ headquarters cartel. Link To Earth Shattering News Long live the Rendle monarchy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 GRNZ welcomes Liz Whelan as Chief Operating Officer The team at Greyhound Racing New Zealand are very pleased to announce that Liz Whelan will be joining us as Chief Operating Officer on 10 January 2022. Liz will join our leadership team and will be working closely with Mark, Michael, Sue and Candice Liz, who has BA/LLB Hons and an in-depth knowledge of racing both in New Zealand and Australia is a media and communications specialist, with strong experience in television, print and radio. She comes to the table with a very broad experience of Greyhound Racing and will be able to add value to the entire team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overit Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 What a surprise Mr Rendle will be pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 13 hours ago, Yankiwi said: Long live the Rendle monarchy! So what are you actually asserting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 The Greyhounds may be in disarray in many respects, but Liz certainly knows the industry, as does Michael Dore. Probably more industry knowledge than some of those running the other codes. Is the shot putter still involved? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Is Chief Operating Officer a new role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 She will be an asset to the Greyhound code. Along with Michael Dore Greyhounds will do well under their leadership. I would have to go all the way back to Jeff Lenz since the Greyhound code had solid leadership. Everything since has been a disaster in their appointments. Well done NZGRA for finally getting something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 20 hours ago, aquaman said: She will be an asset to the Greyhound code. Along with Michael Dore Greyhounds will do well under their leadership. I would have to go all the way back to Jeff Lenz since the Greyhound code had solid leadership. Everything since has been a disaster in their appointments. Well done NZGRA for finally getting something right. Perhaps but does anyone know if this is a new role for GRNZ like it is for NZTR? If it is what is the job description? What will Liz do that hasn't been done before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Don't know about the role description, but do know Liz along with Michael will bring the correct culture and understanding that is involved with running Greyhounds. Michael with his wagering knowledge and Liz with the dog side of things. They should present as a powerful team complimenting one another with their expertise. All past CEO's and racing managers, that is in the last 25yrs have been useless, and only seat warmers sponging on the position to further their own careers, none of which had very little experience with dogs or racing in general. So from where i sit, this is a vast improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, aquaman said: Michael with his wagering knowledge and Liz with the dog side of things. Going by what some posters write on BOAY I would have thought that a couple of no nonsense kick arse administrators would have been the call. Dore has been a senior manager at GRNZ for two years now. What's changed? He had 29 years at the TAB - hardly the best credentials for sorting shyte out. As for Whelan - might have a passion for the industry and patting dogs but isn't her work experience primarily syrup fronting Trackside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 11 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Perhaps but does anyone know if this is a new role for GRNZ like it is for NZTR? The COO will require a new seat & desk. The role has never existed with GRNZ before. As far as I can gather, this "new position" was not offered to the market. Therefore it's a back door move and a position written to suit what she has to offer to it, whatever that might be. GRNZ services 10 racing clubs with a total of only 5 race day venues currently. GRNZ has 10 suits currently at headquarters, Ms Whelan will make that 11. On top of that there are 7 board members. So 18 suits to oversee 10 clubs & 5 tracks. Something is very very wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 2 questions. what does the chief operating role do? This is no way an attack on Liz as shes a good person but what has Liz done to warrant being in this role? Shes a media presenter. This role seems out of her depth if it holds any real importance at all. Knowing the industry and people in it shouldnt be the only reason to get a role. Thats absurd Edited November 26, 2021 by BitofaLegend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 25/11/2021 at 11:05 AM, aquaman said: She will be an asset to the Greyhound code. Along with Michael Dore Greyhounds will do well under their leadership. I would have to go all the way back to Jeff Lenz since the Greyhound code had solid leadership. Everything since has been a disaster in their appointments. Well done NZGRA for finally getting something right. Hey Aquaman, remember this fiasco your two heroes caused not so long ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 We all make mistakes, and this was no biggy by any stretch. I stand by what i said, Michael and Liz will be an improvement on the day to day running of Greyhounds. I would temper that by saying, ditching some of the dead wood out of the Board would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, aquaman said: We all make mistakes, and this was no biggy by any stretch. I stand by what i said, Michael and Liz will be an improvement on the day to day running of Greyhounds. I would temper that by saying, ditching some of the dead wood out of the Board would be a good idea. Couldn't you call Michael Dore "ex TAB Dead Wood"? What positive changes has in made in the 2 years he has been at GRNZ? Or has he been waiting for Liz to get on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Couldn't you call Michael Dore "ex TAB Dead Wood"? What positive changes has in made in the 2 years he has been at GRNZ? Or has he been waiting for Liz to get on board. Its only my view, and i have no facts or contributions to further this subject. Its a time waster, and more important things to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 On 14/06/2021 at 11:02 AM, aquaman said: The whole concept is crap, and nothing but a waste of industry funds. Its not even fair on the contestants. Because its spread over 30 minutes it means the conditions vary, ie, daylight for the first runners, and lights for the last runners, not to mention showers in between first and last. These novelty events do nothing for the sport other than stroke the ego's of a privileged few. They will go broke quickly putting this rubbish out there as i'm sure punters couldn't give a toss about these joke events. On 14/06/2021 at 5:17 PM, aquaman said: Just had a thought, maybe they should rename it, The Amazing Rort. Be no problem then as everyone would have their eyes open. Aquaman, the above two quotes are from the "Amazing Chase" Thread. The following quote is from this thread. On 26/11/2021 at 10:05 AM, aquaman said: Don't know about the role description, but do know Liz along with Michael will bring the correct culture and understanding that is involved with running Greyhounds. Michael with his wagering knowledge and Liz with the dog side of things. They should present as a powerful team complimenting one another with their expertise. All past CEO's and racing managers, that is in the last 25yrs have been useless, and only seat warmers sponging on the position to further their own careers, none of which had very little experience with dogs or racing in general. So from where i sit, this is a vast improvement. I don't recall you changing your stance about Trump or Covid vaccinations, why the about-face here? If Liz was replacing Mr. Dore, I'd be jumping for joy. But to bring Liz into headquarters through the back door into a position seeming written just for her is simply wrong. If the position in headquarters was deemed as needed by a competent board, which everyone knows they don't have, then GRNZ should have called for application for the position long before it was awarded to anyone. Long live the Rendle monarchy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I repeat, we all make mistakes in life, some of us get hung up on the past, others move on. I have moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, aquaman said: I repeat, we all make mistakes in life, some of us get hung up on the past, others move on. I have moved on. Great no more posts about Trump until the next Primaries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I still like Trump though, but yes no more until he runs again. Did a bundle on the last election, and got fingers burnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur que Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 11/29/2021 at 12:17 PM, aquaman said: I repeat, we all make mistakes in life, some of us get hung up on the past, others move on. I have moved on. Agree , we all make mistakes . Some failures in the sport have nothing better to do tho than whine and whinge about everything , not a positive comment in sight from those . Sad and bitter failures in the sport . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 19 hours ago, fur que said: Agree , we all make mistakes . Some failures in the sport have nothing better to do tho than whine and whinge about everything , not a positive comment in sight from those . Sad and bitter failures in the sport . Some people want to see the sport survive past next year. You know. That cut of point the industry has? I dont think anyones individual success or failures trump the industry. What good are my group 1 trophies if i can no longer enjoy the industry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fur que Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 3:33 PM, BitofaLegend said: Some people want to see the sport survive past next year. You know. That cut of point the industry has? I dont think anyones individual success or failures trump the industry. What good are my group 1 trophies if i can no longer enjoy the industry? Those people I’m talking about would love to see the industry go as they have absolutely no connection to the sport . You are not the only one who had group 1 trophies either who want to see the industry flourish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 16 hours ago, fur que said: Those people I’m talking about would love to see the industry go as they have absolutely no connection to the sport . You are not the only one who had group 1 trophies either who want to see the industry flourish. I dont want to see the industry go but its on its last limbs. Maybe if alot of the corruption and problems was called out sooner, it may have been different. All i see is mistake after mistake by those in charge and is one of the reasons i along with many others will never be directly involved in the industry again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 11 suits in headquarters plus 7 board members. February is a week away. I volunteer to alter GRNZ's website for them, as it seems 18 people are being overworked & there isn't enough available time to let stakeholder & participants know what will be happening next week and beyond. Attn: Glenda/Michael - Here is an example of the potential workmanship that I have to offer. . Edited January 24, 2022 by Yankiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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