Avondale Racecourse Closure Leads to Housing and Park Dispute

With the Avondale Racecourse set to close on July 31 next year, discussions about its future are intensifying. A proposal suggests relocating the Avondale Market from the racecourse to Great North Rd, revitalizing the town center. NZ Thoroughbred Racing plans to consolidate its Auckland operations at Ellerslie and Pukekohe, leading to potential housing development on the racecourse land. Various alternatives for the site have also been suggested amid the impending changes.

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