Race Night Dining Experiences
From our signature Trackside Dining experience to the vibrant atmosphere of Oktoberfest, Addington Raceway is home to a calendar of exceptional events. Indulge in delicious 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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Christmas at Addington
There’s no better place to celebrate the festive season than Addington Raceway – and this year, we’re making it extra special. Whether you’re after a relaxed night out at Christmas at Addington or looking to host your own private Christmas celebration, tailored to your group, we have the perfect setting for you.
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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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28 August 2026

Daffodil Day Races

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

ITM Dual Cups Meeting

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

Spring Starter Race Night

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

Back With The Night Market Races

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

Blue September Race Night

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

Twilight Trots At Addington

Start time: 5:00pm
Club: NZMTC
Venue: Addington Raceway
Dates & Bookings
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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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News
26 August, 2026
Smart 3YOs Set to Shine in Friday Night’s Feature Races

Friday night at Addington is shaping up to be a fascinating card, with some of the country’s smartest 3YOs returning to the track across a ten-race programme. Spirit Of Tupelo and the exciting Giorgio Denario headline the Vivace Investments Mobile Pace, while the unbeaten Captain…

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21 August, 2026
The Lazarus Effect seals start in NZ Trotting Cup

It may have been the perfect start to The Lazarus Effect’s New Zealand Trotting Cup campaign but it can get even better.Because trainer-driver Bob Butt has an ace up his sleeve.

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19 August, 2026
August 21 – Racing Preview

The Road to the Cup begins this Friday with the first automatic entry race of the season – the Maurice Holmes Vase, which is being run for the 15th time. The race is named after the great reinsman Maurice Holmes, who won a staggering 18…

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18 August, 2026
Nominations out for NZ Cup and Renwick Farms Dominion Trot

Harness racing bosses have moved to protect the integrity of the New Zealand Cup with a stinging new rule and boosted deterrents for late entries. And that should allow punters to bet into the market for the $800,000 classic at Addington on November 10 with…

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