New Zealand has ended greyhound racing. Now it has to manage the aftermath

Emanuel StoakesNew York Times·5 Aug, 2026 10:20 PM5 mins to readOwners and trainers lead their dogs onto the track for New Zealand's last commercial greyhound race at Hatrick Raceway, Whanganui on July 31, 2026. Photo / Tatsiana Chypsanava, The New York TimesThe Government has committed to finding homes for dogs and supporting people whose livelihoods depended on racing.At a modest suburban track in Whanganui, hundreds gathered on Friday evening to witness the final night of one of New Zealand’s longest-running betting sports. The occasion, held at the city’s Hatrick Raceway,