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Dr Alan Jackson retires from Chair of NZTR

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NZTR Chairman Dr Alan Jackson has today signaled his intention to retire from the Board at the AGM on 17 November.

 

A “change chair” who presided over a period of significant upheaval, Dr Jackson brought the benefit of more than 30 years of international business experience across a wide spectrum of industries and organizations to the role.

 

Under his chairmanship he guided the industry through the introduction of the Health & Safety in the Workplace Act; saw through the progression of the Messara Review and the introduction of the Racing Industry Act 2020; the development of a Venue Plan for thoroughbred racing and finally charted the difficulties raised by Covid-19 given NZTR entering in a sound financial position.

 

Among the achievements ticked off during his time in the chair were the introduction of gold standard Welfare Guidelines; trainer/owner reforms placing that relationship on a professional footing: increased alignment with Racing Australia; all-weather tracks and also delivering stake increases which included lifting the minimum to $10,000.

 

Throughout his time leading the NZTR Board Dr Jackson has been a strong advocate for the modernization of the wagering business in NZ and the full development of the racefields opportunities. His grasp and understanding of the wagering and media landscape has been honed over decades of experience within the racing industry across three countries. 

 

He promises to continue to push for increased returns to the New Zealand industry through joint venturing/partnering with an international wagering operator within the arrangements outlined in the new Act.

 

“I am proud of the work which has been undertaken by the NZTR Board over the last 5 years. There is now a sound foundation on which we can begin to reshape the industry to provide those additional revenues required for its prosperity, the journey is nearly in the home straight” Dr Jackson said.

 

Dr Jackson joined the NZTR Board in 2015, having previously served as a founding Director of the New Zealand Racing Board from 2003-2006, and again in 2012-13 as Chairman.

 

The Members’ Council will incorporate seeking a replacement to fill the vacancy left by Dr Jackson’s retirement as part of the selection process around other rotating and retiring directors.

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Wow !

The man and the author of above piece obviously well pleased with the changes in and progress  of the NZ Racing Industry.

Obviously there has been a lot of changes and his experience in governance been of use.

However there appears to be a HUGE credibility gap between what the above suggests , our closeness to prosperity etc and the actual state of NZ racing / TAB / wagering etc and the fact it was recently bailed out by the Guvmint and the general consensus of many in the Industry who fear for their livelihoods.

I'm sure the experts and critics on here will provide us a balance fairly quickly.

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8 hours ago, shaneMcAlister said:

NZTR Chairman Dr Alan Jackson has today signaled his intention to retire from the Board at the AGM on 17 November.

 

A “change chair” who presided over a period of significant upheaval, Dr Jackson brought the benefit of more than 30 years of international business experience across a wide spectrum of industries and organizations to the role.

 

Under his chairmanship he guided the industry through the introduction of the Health & Safety in the Workplace Act; saw through the progression of the Messara Review and the introduction of the Racing Industry Act 2020; the development of a Venue Plan for thoroughbred racing and finally charted the difficulties raised by Covid-19 given NZTR entering in a sound financial position.

 

Among the achievements ticked off during his time in the chair were the introduction of gold standard Welfare Guidelines; trainer/owner reforms placing that relationship on a professional footing: increased alignment with Racing Australia; all-weather tracks and also delivering stake increases which included lifting the minimum to $10,000.

 

Throughout his time leading the NZTR Board Dr Jackson has been a strong advocate for the modernization of the wagering business in NZ and the full development of the racefields opportunities. His grasp and understanding of the wagering and media landscape has been honed over decades of experience within the racing industry across three countries. 

 

He promises to continue to push for increased returns to the New Zealand industry through joint venturing/partnering with an international wagering operator within the arrangements outlined in the new Act.

 

“I am proud of the work which has been undertaken by the NZTR Board over the last 5 years. There is now a sound foundation on which we can begin to reshape the industry to provide those additional revenues required for its prosperity, the journey is nearly in the home straight” Dr Jackson said.

 

Dr Jackson joined the NZTR Board in 2015, having previously served as a founding Director of the New Zealand Racing Board from 2003-2006, and again in 2012-13 as Chairman.

 

The Members’ Council will incorporate seeking a replacement to fill the vacancy left by Dr Jackson’s retirement as part of the selection process around other rotating and retiring directors.

Reads well don’t you think? He couldn’t have written it any better himself! One has to ask, “What is the state of NZ Racing right at this very moment?” That would be the measure imho. 

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13 hours ago, poundforpound said:

Since 2003 in various capacities 

A truly remarkable achievement to last that long 

One can only hope that the industry gets the leader it needs, and so richly deserves next.....but bear in mind that that Victoria Carter is deputy chair isn’t she ?

Shes 10/1 and drifting. Did  MIA retire voluntarily  or did he get the vibes.

 

Greg

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