Race Night Dining Experiences
From our signature Trackside Dining experience and festive Midwinter Christmas celebrations to the vibrant atmosphere of Oktoberfest, Addington Raceway is home to a calendar of exceptional events. Indulge in outstanding cuisine, enjoy premium trackside views, and experience the thrill of live harness racing for a night to remember.
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NZ Trotting Cup Day Tickets
NZ Trotting Cup Day is one of New Zealand’s premier sporting events. Experience the excitement of Australasia’s greatest harness race, world-class hospitality, and an electric atmosphere. Choose your experience and secure your place today!
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Midwinter Christmas
Come celebrate Christmas in July and August where we transform the lounge into a festive winter setting featuring a delicious buffet and thrilling harness racing action. It’s the perfect night out to celebrate with colleagues, family or friends!

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Quiz Night Fundraisers
Looking for a stress-free way to raise funds for your school, sports club, charity, or community group? Host your next Quiz Night Fundraiser at Spectators and let us do the hard work for you.
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What’s On

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7 August 2026

Midwinter Friday Night Lights

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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14 August 2026

Midwinter Friday Night Lights

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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21 August 2026

Friday Night Lights

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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28 August 2026

Friday Night Lights

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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4 September 2026

Friday Night Lights

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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11 September 2026

Friday Night Lights

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
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Addington Raceway

Who we are

Initially developed in the 1930’s to host harness racing events, Addington has expanded its facilities over the decades and is today one of the city’s leading venues for both racing and events. The first race meeting at Addington was held on Monday 6 November 1899. The racecourse was then approximately 36 acres and was leased from the Charitable Aid Board. It wasn’t until 1980 that the lease was purchased by the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc. (NZMTC) and since then land area has grown to what is now 65 acres (26.44 hectares) owned by the Club.

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Southern trotter flexes big time in Addington win

“That is surely the performance of the night,” declared commentator Matt Cross…

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30 July, 2026
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Telfer-trained treble at Addington and Alexandra Park

“He was always a talented horse and ran in good races as a two-year-old when he was a colt but he is a gelding now and seems to be concentrating much better. I think he is an open class horse in the making.” – Tim…

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