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Brad Steele to leave New Zealand Harness Racing

By Oak Grove Racing · 14 April 2026

New Zealand Harness Racing CEO Brad Steele announced yesterday that he is leaving his role and returning to Australia. “It’s been brewing for a little while. I had a senior leadership meeting with Entain last Friday in Cambridge and I knew it was going to be the last time,” Steele said. The decision to resign […]

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Brad Steele to Step Down as HRNZ CEO After Transformative Tenure

By Harnesslink Media · 13 April 2026

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) Chief Executive Brad Steele will step down later this month, bringing to a close a two-year tenure widely credited with driving reform, innovation, and a clear focus on sustainability and growth. His leadership has modernised the sport, strengthened commercial alignment, and helped restore confidence across participants, stakeholders, and government. HRNZ […]