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Horsetalk.co.nz No more freeze branding for NZ harness horses A standardbred foal being freeze branded. © HRNZ Harness racing horses in New Zealand will no longer be freeze branded from next season, with microchipping the way of the future for the industry. This season was a “transition” season, with standardbred foals being both branded and microchipped, but those born in the upcoming season will be microchipped only. It brings the New Zealand industry into line with other harnes...

John Coulam, chairman of the Harness Racing New Zealand board, said the decision reinforced the industry’s “zero tolerance” for dishonest behaviour. Warwick Gendall, the chairman of the JCA panel, said Kerr had forfeited any right to be involved in the harness racing profession or enjoy any of the benefits of horse racing. A penalty to deter others was crucial. “The confidence of owners and others in the absolute integrity of trainers in whom total trust is vested is vital. The sport...

Joseph Johnson/Stuff Canterbury is harness racings most active area. The local industry employs about 1700 people and injects about $200m into the Canterbury/West Coast economy. They could be two old men discussing great horses over a beer in the members lounge at Addington Raceway. Don Bates, in his 70s, is quietly spoken and retiring, Warwick Gendall, approaching 80, is confident and talkative. In fact the setting is more formal. Gendall, a retired High Court judge, is chairing a panel of t...

Monica Cantwell killer Charles Coulam up for parole again 8 Apr, 2021 12:23 AM 3 minutes to read Charles John Coulam pictured in 1989 after being sentenced to life for the rape and murder of Monica Cantwell on Mount Maunganui. Photo / File Charles John Coulam pictured in 1989 after being sentenced to life for the rape and murder of Monica Cantwell on Mount Maunganui. Photo / File Bay of Plenty Times The man sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Monica Cantwell in Mount Maunganui will...