The NZSBA is made up of three regional breeder affiliated associations:

·         NZ Standardbred Breeders (Southland Branch) Association Inc

·         Canterbury Standardbred Breeders Association Inc

·         N.Z. Standardbred Breeders (North Island Branch) Association Inc

Members of the NZSBA annually elect a National Executive that comprises of two representatives from each of the three Regional Breeders Associations together with the breeder’s elected representative of Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ).

The National Executive for the 2010/2011 season comprises of:

Chairman:                             John Mooney

Treasurer:                             Colin Hair

Secretary:                              Kiely Buttell

Affiliate Appointees:       Tony Dickinson and Peter Smith – North Island

                                                   Kypros Kotzikas and John Mooney  - Canterbury

                                                   David Kennedy and Cleland Murdoch – Southland

HRNZ Representative:      Colin Hair

The NZSBA also employ a full-time Executive Manager responsible for the management, implementation and monitoring of all activities of the NZSBA.

Executive Manager:           Kiely Buttell

Our Promise

The NZSBA has over 450 members nationwide, our members are Standardbred horse breeders and owners.  They are highly involved, passionate individuals many of whom have a significant investment in the industry and all of whom stand at the heart of the Harness Racing Industry. 

The NZSBA strives to actively promote the specific interests of breeders in all matters of harness racing.  To achieve this we will be the voice and resource to all our member breeders.

OBJECTIVES

•    Actively seek three new revenue streams by the end of 2011/12 season, continue to improve on and increase
      existing revenue.

•    Provide specific information to breeders regarding ‘best practice’

•    Increase recognition of breeders and NZSBA

•    Actively promote the perspective of the NZSBA in governance and ethics within the harness racing industry

•    Support and encourage industry wide partnerships aimed at increasing participation through all areas.