(Video first published on August 30, 2018)The Westland District Council is refusing to say how much public money it spent buying the Hokitika Racecourse. The council announced on Monday that it had bought the 19.5-hectare central Hokitika site from the Westland Racing Club. GOOGLE MAPS Hokitika Racecourse had a capital value of nearly $1.5 million in 2017. "The gesture made by the Westland Racing club for the community is immeasurable, and a wonderful Christmas present for the district. Joanne Carroll/Stuff Former Westland Racing Club president Gray Eatwell is disappointed Hokitika Racecourse has been sold, as it means racing is likely to stop there.

Source: Stuff December 16, 2019 05:26 UTC