赛马产业部长温斯顿·彼得斯（Rt Hon Winston Peters）宣布，RITA（赛马业过渡机构）董事任期将延长至2021年6月30日。
由于疫情原因，此机构过渡期期限被延长，以确保国会可以完成《赛马产业法案》(Racing Industry Bill)的审议。
“疫情开始的时候我们就预计到，赛马产业会面临前所未有的危机”部长说。
“赛马业对我们地区和经济的重要贡献被严重低估了。通过改革，摆正该产业的位置，这对全国的经济复苏至关重要。”
“任期延长可以使董事继续为加强赛马行业的治理和运营规范做出贡献。”
“在延长的过渡期内，董事可以继续利用他们丰富的专业知识和经验，帮助赛马业变得更加繁荣，提高可持续发展能力。”
“从长远来看，如果一切顺利，赛马产业完全可能成为可行的世界级产业。”部长说。
“每位董事都具备丰富的产业知识和经验。他们分别是主席迪恩·麦坚石（Dean McKenzie），比尔·比尼（Bill Birnie），丽兹·道森（Liz Dawson）, 克里斯蒂·麦克唐纳（Kristy McDonald）,安娜·斯托韦 ( Anna Stove）和彼得·维拉爵士（Sir Peter Vela）。”
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英文原文
Extended terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition Agency
Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced that the terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) have been extended to 30 June 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis the transition period has been extended to ensure that the Racing Industry Bill can complete its progress through the House at a time when the current focus on the Covid-19 response is reduced.
“We knew from the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis that the racing industry was facing an unparalleled crisis in its history,” Mr Peters said.
“The racing industry is seriously underestimated for its important contribution to our regions and our economy, and getting the reforms right is pivotal to the economic recovery of all of New Zealand.”
This extension will allow the directors to continue contributing to work strengthening the governance and operational settings in the racing industry.
“It is crucial that the directors continue to offer their extensive expertise and experience during this extended transition period to help make the racing industry both more prosperous and sustainable,” Mr Peters said.
“In the long term, when we get all the steps correct, there is no reason why racing in this country cannot be a viable, world class industry,” Mr Peters said.
Each of the directors has extensive industry knowledge and experience. They are Dean McKenzie (Chair), Bill Birnie, Liz Dawson, Kristy McDonald, Anna Stove and Sir Peter Vela.
封图来源：Racing and Sports
