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11 November 2024
Christopher Luxon cryptic on live export process
In the wake of troubling and bizarre refusals by the Prime Minister to provide answers about his plans to export live animals by sea, SPCA is reminding the National-led Government of its commitments to New Zealanders. ... -
25 October 2024
Bach not bark - Concert for Animals a radio first on Guy Fawkes
The country’s first Concert for Animals will be broadcast nationwide on 5 November to comfort and entertain companion animals and their humans during Guy Fawkes night. ... -
24 October 2024
Government refuses to address cat crisis
Despite widespread public support, the New Zealand Government has failed companion cats and wildlife by... -
25 September 2024
SPCA supports horse rider safety
SPCA is backing the New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy Network's petition calling for vulnerable road user... -
13 September 2024
SPCA supports petition to require imported animal products to meet NZ animal welfare standards
The petition calls for an end to animal products being imported from farming systems that... -
20 August 2024
One small step for 57,000 voices
The petition to protect the ban on live export by sea taken by Dr John... -
26 June 2024
Petition to protect the ban on live exports handed over at Parliament
With 57,357 signatures gathered since early March, SPCA and other animal organisations gathered at Parliament... -
18 June 2024
Codes of Welfare for companion animals – when can you have a say?
UPDATE 18 June 2024: The Minister has written to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee... -
15 June 2024
Voices for the Voiceless: 47,500+ New Zealanders reject plans to restart live exports by sea
New Zealanders are sending the National-led coalition a clear message that cannot be ignored; a... -
20 May 2024
SPCA and other leading animal organisations commit to supporting rehoming racing greyhounds
Today marks a step towards a future for greyhounds as much loved family pets in... -
15 April 2024
A timeline of tragedy: Live export disasters
As the Government continues plans to overturn New Zealand’s historic ban on live export by... -
04 March 2024
PROTECT THE BAN – say ‘no’ to live exports by sea.
New Zealanders are being urged to say ‘no’ to the return of live exports by... -
13 February 2024
SPCA signs petition for a Parliamentary Inquiry into virtual fencing technology for dairy cattle
The petition calls for a review of whether virtual fencing technology, which relies on a... -
12 February 2024
The export of farmed animals by sea – a survey of New Zealand opinion
SPCA has commissioned an independent survey* to understand the sentiment of mainstream New Zealand towards... -
12 February 2024
National disgrace: Reintroduction of live exports would be deeply shameful for NZ
SPCA is urging the Government to rethink its election promise to reintroduce the live export... -
29 November 2023
Our role for the animals under the new Government
With the new Government and ministerial portfolios now in place, SPCA's commitment to animals transcends... -
06 November 2023
‘Appalling neglect’: Pair sentenced for leaving starving dog chained to metal pole for months
A dog that was left chained to a metal pole in an Auckland backyard and... -
25 October 2023
The final lap: Commitment to end Greyhound racing must be honoured
SPCA is calling for swift action from the new Government to put an end to... -
25 September 2023
15,000 sign SPCA’s second plea for Govt to Break the Chain
SPCA continues to speak up for thousands of dogs who continue to spend their life... -
14 September 2023
Elections 2023: where political parties stand on animal welfare issues
With one month until New Zealand heads to the polls, SPCA has put together a... -
21 August 2023
Government drags the chain on improving lives of thousands of dogs
SPCA is once again calling on New Zealanders to raise their voice on behalf of... -
21 August 2023
A victim of inaction: Archie’s story
Archie was just one of many New Zealand dogs living on a chain... he deserved... -
10 August 2023
SPCA signs petition for a National Food Strategy
The petition calls for a values-based national food strategy which considers all parts of the... -
03 August 2023
SPCA thrilled with prospect of mandatory desexing for cats in New Zealand
SPCA is applauding the Environment Select Committee’s recommendations to Parliament to take leadership in addressing...
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