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Winston Peters Bans Greyhound Racing (www.stuff.co.nz)

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Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the Government’s plans to end greyhound racing in New Zealand.

“This is not a decision that is taken lightly but is ultimately driven by protecting the welfare of racing dogs,” the Minister said in an announcement at the Beehive on Tuesday afternoon.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

OK finally some policy I can get behind. I didn't realize they were being treated badly but if that's the case then we should absolutely ban it.