About us
Commercial greyhound racing has ended. The Greyhound Transition Agency has been established to manage this change.
Our mission is to ensure the greyhounds are cared for and rehomed, the people in the industry are supported, and the industry is responsibly closed.
The end of racing
Commercial greyhound racing ended in New Zealand on 31 July 2026.
The Greyhound Transition Agency was established by law to manage the change until the greyhounds are rehomed and the transition is complete.
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How we’ll deliver the plan
The Transition Agency will scale down as greyhounds are rehomed and close once outcomes are delivered.
Prepare & plan
People welfare and support strategy, industry transition plan and costings developed.
Foundational work
Staff change processes commence; industry events held; wellbeing and career support programmes developed and offered.
Up and running
People progressively move into new roles or exit; wider industry support provided; industry transition plan delivered; contracts and finances settled.
Improve
Support programmes embedded; reviews and improvement to ensure consistency and accessibility; industry closed.
Steady state
Ongoing support provided to remaining participants as required at reduced scale; support programmes concluded as needs are met.
Closure
Transition Agency closes once outcomes are delivered.
Closing the industry responsibly
We’re working with the greyhound racing industry to oversee the closure.
As racing ends, we’ll work together to manage the industry’s assets and functions, so the wind-down is smooth, timely and effective.
Once Greyhound Racing New Zealand and its related entities are closed, any surplus cash and assets transfer to the Transition Agency, to be used for caring for greyhounds until they are rehomed and to support the people in the industry.
When the Transition Agency closes, any residual assets will go to former participants in the industry. The Transition Agency will provide advice to the Minister for Racing at that time on how the assets, if any, are to be distributed.
Working together
We’re working with greyhound carers, rehoming and adoption agencies, people across the racing industry, support organisations and government partners to deliver the transition.
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Measuring our progress
We’ll report on our progress throughout the transition, including how we manage our resources and the welfare and rehoming outcomes for greyhounds.
Get involved
We are on a mission to find the greyhounds a loving home.
Anyone can help us achieve our goal, whether it’s adopting, fostering, volunteering, sponsoring, donating or just spreading the word. Contact us to get involved today.
If you’d like to speak to us confidentially, please email us at info@greyhoundtransition.org.nz