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Chief Executive's Report - December
- You will remember that the Governance Review Report was presented in April 2009 to the NZTR Board, a - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - December
- LICENSEE PRESENTATIONWith holiday racing approaching all licence holders are reminded of the respons - read moreEducation & Training - December
- How much further from the truth can that myth be? I was recently asked what learning meant to - read moreFrom an Industry Marketing Perspective - December
- There has been much discussion at various racing clubs, NZTR and NZRB regarding alcohol consumption - read moreNZ Cup Carnival Review
- It’s remarkable, isn’t it, how one horse can dramatically change an entire carnival.&nbs - read moreMonaco Consul
- Most New Zealanders want to see A$1.5 million Victoria Derby winner Monaco Consul run in the $2.2 mi - read moreChief Executive's Report - November
- As I mentioned in my editorial last month, the second annual NZTR Fact Book has just been published. - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - November
- TRAINERSThere have been several instances in recent weeks where trainers who have not been in attend - read moreEducation & Training - November
- As another academic year draws to a close, we see a number of Apprentice Jockeys reaching the final - read moreFrom an Industry Marketing Perspective - November
- In September I was lucky enough to be the guest of the Japanese Racing Association as part of the an - read moreThe Lammas Brothers
- It would be difficult to find two more opposite brothers than Cameron and Buddy Lammas. The two jock - read moreSixty Seconds With... Andrew (Butch) Castles
- Director of Racing – EllerslieWho’s the one person you’d invite to dinner: Bart Cu - read moreChief Executive's Report - October
- The 2008 fact Book told a compelling story of goals achieved and targets exceeded; of growth in almo - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - October
- RACING EQUIPMENT AND APPARELOver recent weeks stewards have noticed that, on occasion, the condition - read moreEducation & Training - October
- PLACING YOUNG PEOPLE IN EMPLOYMENTHere at national Office we receive a constant stream of young, ent - read moreWindsor Park Stakes Review
- It’s a great feeling walking away from winning and finishing second in a Group 1 race and know - read moreMudgway Stakes Review
- Andrew Campbell had trained essentially only a handful of winners before he shocked everyone by prod - read moreBlast from the Past - Des Coppins
- It won’t surprise you that Des Coppins’ first touch of a thoroughbred racehorse was as a - read moreChief Executive's Report - September
- I return to New Zealand and to Wellington at a time of change. New Zealand racing has been through c - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - September
- PORTRAYING THE RIGHT IMAGEOver recent months the thoroughbred racing industry has been subjected to - read moreEducation & Training - September
- Last month I mentioned that Bruce Howat had been appointed as Chief Executive of the New Zealand Equ - read moreIndustry Marketing Perspective - September
- With the arrival of the new season it is an opportune time to share some findings on spending habits - read moreNZ Breds Across the Globe
- When your brief is to ‘market the New Zealand-bred thoroughbred to the world’ having the - read moreRiccarton Carnival
- It’s been said a million times that John Wheeler takes no notice of the size of the mountain w - read moreSteve Davis
- What should have been Steve Davis’ proudest moment actually turned into his saddest. It - read moreChief Executives Report - August
- Well, 5 years and 7 months later I am moving on. The time has not been without its moments. My first - read moreFrom an Ingrity Perspective - August
- REPORTING OF A CONDITION OR OCCURRENCEAll Trainers are reminded of there obligations under Rule 707 - read moreEducation & Training - August
- In 2007 the NZTR Board made a decision to disestablish the NZTR Apprenticeship Board. That change to - read moreFrom an Industry Marketing Perspective - August
- One of the fantastic opportunities that NZTR has from a marketing perspective is the fact that our s - read moreDarley Flying Start
- Two more young New Zealanders will get to live their dream after being accepted into the prestigious - read moreThe Oaks Stud
- The Oaks Stud continues to make a huge impression on the New Zealand breeding scene, adding yet anot - read moreCambridge Stud
- With another stellar season under its belt New Zealand’s premier breeding establishment Cambri - read moreChief Executive's Report | July
- NZTR exists to provide the thoroughbred code with leadership and direction by:a. ensuring the t - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective | July
- PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE ADMINISTRATIONRule 1004 provides for breaches of the rules relating to the admi - read moreFrom an Industry Marketing Perspective | July
- July heralds the arrival of a project very close to my heart finally coming to fruition – www. - read moreEducation & Training | July
- Everyone involved in the thoroughbred racing industry in New Zealand is well aware of the pending ru - read moreVincent Ho...learning from the best
- At a recent Ruakaka meeting Hong Kong apprentice Vincent Ho was unable to claim his full 4kg allowan - read moreWindsor Park
- Windsor Park is flying high. With six-time champion stallion Volksraad almost certain of securing hi - read moreWestbury Stud
- Westbury Stud has been enjoying a wonderful trot on the racetrack this season securing nine individu - read moreChief Executive's Report - June
- ...how gaming grants to racing flow down to the community...History tells us that the racing industr - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - June
- LICENCE RENEWALS FOR 2009/10 SEASONRenewal time is fast approaching again so please ensure that all - read moreEducation & Training - June
- ...raising the standards...In 2008, the New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation commission - read moreSunline
- ...courage and tenacity...What will we remember Sunline for? The cliché answer would be for ju - read moreBrighthill Farm
- ...Patapan and Perfectly Ready...Brighthill Farm is perfectly poised for an enormous 2009 breeding s - read moreWaikato Stud
- ...six individual Group 1 winners in Australsia...Waikato Stud has entered the record books, sealing - read moreChief Executive's Report - May
- Interesting times aheadMy appointment to the role of Acting Chief Executive until 31 July presents s - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - May
- NOTIFICATION OF A CONDITION AFFECTING A HORSE’S PERFORMANCETrainers are reminded of their obli - read moreFrom an Industry Marketing Perspective - May
- I have been working lately on a project around growing participation in racehorse ownership. The pro - read moreEducation & Training - May
- Legislation ChangesIt appears that each month we have more changes relating to employment legislatio - read moreGroup 1 Raiders both sides of the Tasman
- Is this a thing of the future?When Dane Julia swept past the high class fillies and mares to take ou - read moreWillow Glen...to stand Minstrel Court
- Waimate-based stud Willow Glen has come along way in a short time. In less than 10 years, Barbara (J - read moreChief Executive's Report - April
- By the time this edition of the TRM arrives in the post box, we’ll be finalising our packing f - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - April
- IDENTIFICATION OF HORSES ENTERING STABLESStewards have recently identified a number of incorrect hor - read moreFrom an Industry Marketing Perspective - April
- Four years ago the NZRB began to introduce on-course customer Direct Research Reports for a range of - read moreEducation & Training - April
- We rest our horses, but do we rest our staff? Looking after our staff is paramount, even more - read moreNZ Breds - Across the Globe
- RATTLING THE CAGE!You know you’re making a difference when your opposition – and I&rsquo - read moreDarren Tyquin - Obituary
- It might be a bit of a mystery, perhaps not, but there is something remarkable about someone who can - read moreChief Executive's Report - March
- What can New Zealand learn from the changing landscape in Australia?Monopoly (n): a monopoly (from g - read moreFrom an Integrity Perspective - March
- RIDERS WEIGHING OUTRiders are reminded of their obligation with respect to weighing out.There have b - read moreIndustry Marketing - March
- In January I wrote a piece as a lead into the national Yearling Sales at Karaka. This month I’ - read moreEducation & Training - March
- Off to a flying start! This year’s national apprentice Jockey Championship day was held on Sun - read more
