Press Release - 'One Racing'The Industry Task Force has released its report on the future governance of the racing industry. The report calls for the creation of a new organisation "Racing and Wagering New Zealand" which would replace the NZRB, NZTR, NZHR and NZGR. Read the full report here
33rd Asian Racing Conference9-15 April 2010SydneyAustraliaClick here for full details or visit www.arcsydney2010.com.au
2008 NZ Studbook Vol XXX1 now available. Click here for information
Click here to order your copy of this well-researched and written story of Dan O'Brien: the Original Owner of Carbine.Published by Stony Rises Run 2008
NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED MARKETINGClick here to visit NZTM's website
Military Move as a foal with his dam All Night Party. Photo: Windsor Park Stud Read more>>>
Wednesday 13th January 2010PRESS RELEASENZTBA President Peter Francis has today released the response of the recent membership survey on the 'One Racing' report prepared by the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing taskforce in late November. Read more>>>
'Establishing a Breed to Race Incentive' The NZTBA Council has submitted a paper to NZTR which outlines an incentive scheme designed to significantly increase current levels of racehorse participation. The proposal is still under consideration. Click here to download the full proposal
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We are currently updating members' details including email addresses and new address post codes. You can do this on-line: please email Janine Wallace with this information.
2009-2010 NZTBA NATIONAL STAFF & COUNCIL
Chief Executive: Michael MartinOffice Manager: Sally Cassels-BrownMembership Secretary: Janine Wallace COUNCILNorthern Region: Peter Francis, Mark Chitty, Chris Luoni, Vicki Pascoe, John ThompsonCentral Region: Murray Brenton-Rule, John O'Brien, John FokerdSouthern Region: Ray Dennis, Peter HuttStudmaster Branch: Mark BakerPresident: Peter FrancisVice President: Mark ChittyTreasurer: John Fokerd
Join Us TodayBenefits include the 2009 Register of Thoroughbred StallionsA-Z Diary and free website listingsand much moreClick here to become a member of the NZTBAThe 2009 Register of Thoroughbred Stallions is now available and is included in the membership package.
IMPORT HEALTH STANDARDS The introduction on 6th January of the new Import Health Standards is a welcome relief for everyone concerned. To read the full story click HERE
NZTBA Diary
EVENTS:Wednesday 10th March:Auckland Cup MeetingMEETINGS MARCH 2010:Friday 5th March:NZTR MeetingTuesday 9th March: Council Meeting 12 noonThursday 18th March:Studmaster Branch meeting at the Prince Albert - CambridgeTuesday 23rd March:Equine Research MeetingFriday 26th March:Selwyn River dispersal saleBRANCH EVENTS:Auckland Branch committee meeting Monday March 1st 6.30pmCanterbury Branch events for March:Click here for more information:27 February 2010:Canterbury Branch hosting members function at Riccarton Park13th March:Canterbury Branch hosting members at the Wingatui meeting14th March:Canterbury Branch White Robe Lodge Stud Tour27th March: South Island Breeders' Stakes day at RiccartonSouthland Branch:Wednesday 24th March:Southland Seminar
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