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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 14 Nov 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
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Committee
Primary Production
confirmation_number Bill No.208-1
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Submissions are now being accepted

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Closing date: 09 Jan 2026 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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10 Nov 2025 - Current
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Report due on 12 Mar 2026

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Submission due on 08 Jan 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Rt Hon Winston Peters
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 208-1
    Introduction: 12 Oct 2025
    First reading agreed: 11 Nov 2025
    Referred to: Primary Production
    Submissions due: 08 Jan 2026