Chartered flights carrying greyhounds are scheduled to land in Australia’s eastern states as a racing ban starts in New Zealand, according to multiple reports. The BBC and ABC Australia say at least two flights are planned, with capacity for up to about 150 greyhounds in total. Trainers are reportedly redirecting animals to Australia as they adjust to the ban, which takes effect in New Zealand. The reports describe the shipments as a logistical response by industry participants, using charter flights to move the dogs to continue racing activities under different jurisdictions. Details on the specific events the dogs will participate in, the timing of individual flights, and the destination locations within Australia are not provided in the source summaries. Both outlets frame the movement as an immediate pivot away from New Zealand following the start of the restriction. The coverage also indicates that the number of dogs and the flight plans are still being understood in real time as the ban commences.
Greyhound trainers ship dogs to Australia as New Zealand racing ban begins
Chartered flights carrying greyhounds are scheduled to land in Australia’s eastern states as a racing ban starts in New Zealand, according to multiple reports. The BBC and ABC Australia say at least t...
- A New Zealand racing ban begins, prompting greyhound industry participants to change plans.
- At least two chartered flights are planned to move greyhounds to Australia.
- The flights are expected to carry up to about 150 greyhounds in total.
- Dogs are being sent to Australia’s eastern states.
- The shipments are intended to allow trainers to continue racing activities outside New Zealand.
Chartered flights will ferry up to 150 greyhounds to Australia as trainers pivot from a racing ban coming into effect in New Zealand.
3 hours agoAt least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.
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