MEDIA RELEASE | Waikato racing hub proposal progresses to next stage
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Infrastructure to accept its referral application for the proposed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing Green
UPDATE | WTR Greenfield Referral Application
The WTR Greenfields Racing Hub Referral Application for the Fast-track process was submitted on 17 April 2026. Once it has been processed and is available on the Fast-track web
MEDIA | Early concept of new Waikato racing centre revealed
Early plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial
WTR to consider dual-code opportunity at Waikato Greenfield site
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has been asked to consider the inclusion of Harness racing within its proposed Greenfield racing development in Tamahere. The invitation to consid
GUERIN REPORT | Waikato Greenfields
On February 23, 2026, Michael headed to the Waikato to catch up with Andrew ‘Butch’ Castles and Bruce Harvey to discuss the Greenfields Project, at the very site itR
