GRNZ has a set of Rules, Standards and Policies that guide the industry and its participants to ensure that greyhounds’ welfare is at the heart of everything we do. These must be complied with at all times and include:
GRNZ Rules of Racing
The GRNZ Rules of Racing are the industry’s overarching regulations, and the latest version came into effect on 1 February 2023. The first aim of the Rules is to promote, enhance and protect the welfare of greyhounds.
GRNZ Greyhound Welfare Standards
Ensuring greyhounds have optimal welfare during their lifetimes is an obligation for everyone who manages or cares for them. The GRNZ Greyhound Welfare Standards set out the minimum standards for the care and welfare of greyhounds, whilst ensuring that greyhounds have positive experiences and improved lives through optimal management by Licensed Persons (LPs).
Policies
GRNZ has established a number of policies that focus on the health and welfare of the industry’s greyhounds. New policies addressing greyhound welfare are being developed and will be published here once approved. All GRNZ policies are enshrined under the GRNZ Rules of Racing, and any breaches may result in sanctions such as fines, charges or disqualification.
GRNZ Greyhound Euthanasia Policy
Hot Weather Racing and Travel Policy
Rehabilitation to Rehoming Policy
Use of Alternative or Complementary Medicines Policy
New Zealand Legislation
The GRNZ set of Rules, Standards and Policies place an equal or higher standard of requirements for people in charge of greyhounds than legislation imposed on regular dog owners by the New Zealand Government. However, these pieces of legislation are still integral to the way that our industry is conducted and our dogs are looked after and include:
Compliance
Any LP found not to comply with the Rules, Standards or Policies may be subject to a fine, charges or disqualification.
