Media Releases

Media Releases

26 Jan 2012		Racing like you've never seen or heard it before
23 Jan 2012		Phoenix-TAB Sport partnership a great bet for football
19 Dec 2011		Christmas at the Races wraps up major award
08 Dec 2011		TAB backs fight against prostate cancer
25 Oct 2011		RWC a record-breaker for TAB
23 Aug 2011		NZ Racing Board backs Gen-i for ICT services
17 Aug 2011		Singapore broadcast deal to raise profile of New Zealand racing
09 Aug 2011		NZ Racing Board obtains Class 4 operator's licence
28 Jul 2011		Racing calendar booklet delayed by schedule changes
27 Jul 2011		North American racing trialled on TAB TV
20 Jul 2011		Racing industry support for thoroughbred initiative
15 Jul 2011		Kiwi racing beams into UK and Ireland
11 Jul 2011		TAB and SKY to close SKYbet service
28 Jun 2011		NZ Racing Board takes lead in going digital
24 Jun 2011		Turf Digest / Best Bets improvements continue
08 Jun 2011		NZRB welcomes new Minister for Racing
19 May 2011		Sights fixed on Singapore opportunity
10 May 2011		Racing industry backs Christchurch with new St John ambulance
19 Apr 2011		NZ Racing Board posts solid half-year result
14 Apr 2011		Tabcorp, NZ Racing Board deal great for racing
01 Apr 2011		Racing industry support Christchurch
15 Mar 2011		Review of Agents' fees complete
09 Feb 2011		NZ Racing Board appoints new Head of Human Resources
28 Jan 2011		Kiwi racing expands to Singapore market
24 Jan 2011		Review of agents' fees underway
30 Dec 2010		Racing form to get a revamp
23 Dec 2010		Racing rallies for West Coast
14 Dec 2010		No TV betting brings more options to TAB customers
03 Dec 2010		NZ Racing board clarifies statement
01 Dec 2010		Trackside joins Freeview
26 Nov 2010		New partnership strengthens support for problem gamblers
17 Sep 2010		Turf Digest / Best Bets production problem
03 Sep 2010		NZ Racing Board announces turnover and profit growth
27 Aug 2010		Clubs require Class IV Gaming Audit for 2011/12 Betting Licence
02 Jul 2010		NZ Racing Board purchases Best Bets TURF DIGEST
11 May 2010		Half yearly financial report
11 May 2010		Solid first half performance
20 Jan 2010		Special Distribution
20 Jan 2010		Racing Board posts solid 2008-09 result
23 Nov 2009		One Industry Annoucement
26 Sep 2009		NZRB to launch new TV channel
21 Apr 2009		NZ Racing Board appoints new Chief Executive
10 Mar 2009		Half Year Report
29 Jan 2009		NZ Racing Board will give away four brand new cars!
22 Dec 2008		Clubs Net Stakes and Funding Booklet
19 Dec 2008		2008 New Zealand Racing Board Annual Report
17 Dec 2008		Racing industry holds important forum in Wellington
19 Nov 2008		New Zealand Racing Board welcomes ERMA decision
14 Oct 2008		JCA Chair
24 Sep 2008		Hong Kong Racing on 24th Sept
19 Sep 2008		Stoney Bridge
16 Sep 2008		New Trackside presenters
28 Aug 2008		Mudgeway Spring Racing
25 Jun 2008		New track will suit New Zealand punters
10 Jun 2008		NZTR Board Approve New Protest Rule
22 May 2008		Tabcorp to extend wagering on NZ harness racing
15 May 2008		Trackside live from the 2nd leg of the US Triple Crown
14 May 2008		Extended race coverage on Saturday evening
06 May 2008		New Zealand Racing Board confirms 2008/09 racing calendar
02 May 2008		Trackside live from Kentucky Derby
30 Apr 2008		Code funding to increase $18 million next season
30 Apr 2008		Saturday's AJC Derby rewards Kiwi punters
15 Apr 2008		New Zealand Racing Board Continues to Deliver Strong Financial Growth
29 Feb 2008		Reduced take out rates and commingling reward TAB customers
20 Feb 2008		New Extension to Commingling Agreement
30 Jan 2008		Kelt Capital Spring Carnival contributes $5.7 million to local economy
28 Jan 2008		NZ Racing Industry continues to make good ground
08 Jan 2008		Punter Successfully Follows Destination Summer Holiday Racing to Win Car
07 Jan 2008		Refund on Race 11 at Omakau on 2nd January 2008
07 Jan 2008		Happy Days at Springfresh
05 Dec 2007		Trackside live from Hong Kong
21 Nov 2007		Tauranga kicks off Christmas at the Races series
21 Nov 2007		Positive signs of the return of racing in Metropolitan Sydney
13 Nov 2007		Trackside unveils 15th Birthday Present
08 Nov 2007		SuperTAB pool rewards Kiwi punters
03 Oct 2007		Study to Measure Economic Impact of Kelt Capital Spring Carnival
02 Oct 2007		NZRB Hosts Equine Influenza Forum
25 Sep 2007		TAB to Refund Losing Bets on Australian Greyhound Race
31 Aug 2007		NZ Racing Industry Remains Vigilant
30 Aug 2007		NZ Racing Industry Unites
28 Aug 2007		Equine Influenza update
24 Aug 2007		NZ Racing Board changes Pick6 rules
24 Aug 2007		NZRB delivers record results
24 Aug 2007		Examples of how the new Pick6 betting rule will apply
15 Aug 2007		Quinella delivers increased dividends to customers
15 Aug 2007		New Zealand Herald Christmas Carnival Media Release
04 Jul 2007		Wtgn Cup Carnival contributes $8.6 million to local economy
26 Jun 2007		NZ Cup Week contributes $10m to local economy
01 Jun 2007		Cancellation rule changes
31 May 2007		Commingling media release
31 May 2007		Commingling FAQs
14 May 2007		Racing Minister's annoucement Welcomed by the industry
23 Apr 2007		Equine Trust Seeks Research Proposals
01 Mar 2007		Mid Year Result 2007
15 Feb 2007		Destination Summer Holiday Racing Final Release
13 Nov 2006		TAB increases returns to customers
28 Aug 2006		NZ Racing Board and Tabcorp announce signing of MOU
22 Aug 2006		TAB industry advisory panel established
17 Aug 2006		NZ Racing Board delivering promised growth
08 Aug 2006		TAB Turnover grows strongly for 2005-06
21 Jun 2006		Duty benefits to flow to owners
26 May 2006		Increase of TAB Phonebet minimum bet
24 Mar 2006		Key stakeholders to benefit from tax change
10 Mar 2006		NZ Racing Board committed to working with Govt on tax
16 Jan 2006		60 second cancellation rule reviewed

NEWSFLASH

NZ Racing Board Gaming information

08 August 2011

The NZ Racing Board operates gaming machines at a number of TAB Venues and has racing and sports as its Authorised Purposes. Grant applications can be made in relation to its sports Authorised Purpose, and funds are available for distribution (all reports can be found under the 'other reports' or click here.

Details of the Board Members of the NZ Racing Board are found under 'The Board' in the menu, but any queries, questions or complaints relating to the NZ Racing Board’s gaming operations should be referred, in the first instance, to:

Kerry Wood
Head of Gaming
P: 04 576 6911
click here for email

For more information click here