Today marks the final day of greyhound racing in Aotearoa New Zealand, with the industry officially coming to an end from 1 August 2026. For SAFE , this milestone reflects something bigger than the end of dog racing. Today, we remember every greyhound who paid the price before this industry came to an end.” SAFE says the end of greyhound racing should inspire confidence that New Zealand can continue making meaningful progress for animals. “We hope the end of greyhound racing signals a positive direction for Aotearoa, one where compassion increasingly guides our decisions, and we continue questioning systems that ask animals to suffer for the benefit of humans.”