Charter flights to bring about 150 greyhounds to Australia as NZ racing ban begins
- Chartered flights will ferry up to 150 greyhounds to Australia as trainers pivot from a racing ban coming into effect in New Zealand.
- The ban, which was first announced in December 2024 and legislated in April this year, took effect on Saturday after years of animal welfare concerns.
- Ten greyhounds were euthanised during New Zealand's final racing season, including one days before the ban began.
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- Chartered flights will ferry up to 150 greyhounds to Australia as trainers pivot from a racing ban coming into effect in New Zealand.
- The ban, which was first announced in December 2024 and legislated in April this year, took effect on Saturday after years of animal welfare concerns.
- Ten greyhounds were euthanised during New Zealand's final racing season, including one days before the ban began.
Sources: ABC Australia