Winston Peters says supporters of greyhound racing shouldn't be too shocked by the Government's ban on the industry. 

The Racing Minister has revealed plans are in motion to wind it down over 20 months, giving time to rehome almost 3,000 racing dogs.

Legislation has also passed in the house under urgency today to prevent the greyhounds being killed as a result. 

Peters says there's been multiple reviews calling on authorities to act in the best interest of the dogs.

"There've been three reviews - 2013, 2017 and 2021 - which all pointed to the need to act in the interests of the dogs."

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