新西兰正以2024年结束国内灰狗赛车, New Zealand is ending domestic greyhound racing by 2024, rehoming 1,600 dogs and supporting workers, despite opposition over livelihood concerns.

新西兰正在到2024年逐步停止国内灰狗赛跑,政府启动了一项计划,将大约1 600只狗重新安家,支付所有重新装修费用,并通过心理健康服务和再培训支持受影响的工人。 New Zealand is phasing out domestic greyhound racing by 2024, with the government launching a plan to rehome approximately 1,600 dogs, cover all rehoming costs, and support affected workers through mental health services and retraining. 这一过渡由温斯顿·彼得斯部长领导,并由一个特设委员会和咨询小组通报,目的是实现公平和动物福利,尽管澳大利亚首都直辖区反对这一举动,要求补偿和延长时间,并援引财产权和生计问题。 The transition, led by Minister Winston Peters and informed by a select committee and advisory groups, aims for fairness and animal welfare, though ACT Party opposes the move, demanding compensation and more time, citing property rights and livelihood concerns. 尽管该立法在第一读阶段获得广泛支持，批评者警告说，重新安置的挑战及其对行业参与者的影响，尽管政府强调负责任、渐进的关闭。 While the legislation passed its first reading with broad support, critics warn of challenges in rehoming and the impact on industry participants, despite the government’s emphasis on a responsible, gradual closure.