| Group I race | |
| Location | Alexandra Park Auckland, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1967 |
| Race type | Standardbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2700m |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Right-handed oval |
| Qualification | Open class pacers, from 2022 onwards (Historically for four-year-old pacers only) |
| Purse | NZ $106,150 (2024) |
The New Zealand Messenger Championship is a Group One event for standardbred pacing horses in New Zealand, run at Alexandra Park.