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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 13 Oct 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Racing Industry Act 2020 to close commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand from 1 August 2026.
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MP in charge
Rt Hon Winston Peters
confirmation_number Bill No.208-1
account_balance54Parliament
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • groups
    Select Committee
  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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First Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill. It is usually referred to a select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Rt Hon Winston Peters
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 208-1
    Introduction: 12 Oct 2025