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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... -
02 August 2023
SPCA supportive of a “prompt and substantive review” of all animal welfare secondary legislation
Released yesterday, a report by the Regulations Review Committee recommended the Government conduct a prompt... -
21 June 2023
SPCA signs petition for mandatory desexing of dogs in New Zealand
The petition calls to mandate the desexing of dogs in New Zealand with the exception... -
21 June 2023
SPCA signs petition for banning the use of electric shock collars on dogs in New Zealand
The petition calls for a ban on shock collars for dogs, which are used as... -
23 May 2023
No more chances: SPCA says Government call on greyhound racing should be ‘clear as day’
SPCA is remaining firm on its stance of ‘no more chances’ when it comes to... -
01 May 2023
Ban on live exports finally comes into effect
After years of advocating against live export, we are thrilled and relieved that the ban... -
20 April 2023
Government turns blind eye to greyhound suffering as decision swept under ‘post-election’ rug
SPCA is devastated greyhounds will continue to suffer while Government seemingly puts industry decision in... -
03 April 2023
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, so we want to take this opportunity... -
17 February 2023
Public consultation: raise your voice for chained dogs in New Zealand
Thanks to overwhelming public pressure, and decades of advocacy work from SPCA and other animal... -
01 February 2023
Breaking the Chain - Government announces public consultation on tethering of dogs
We're delighted to hear today that public consultation has opened on some proposed regulations to... -
20 January 2023
SPCA joins the International Coalition for Animal Welfare
SPCA New Zealand has joined a global coalition of expert animal welfare organisations – including... -
12 January 2023
Colony cages: the struggle continues for chickens
Many New Zealanders have noticed an alarming absence of eggs on the shelves in their... -
22 December 2022
Five ways you helped animals in 2022
2022 - what a year it's been. With the year is at its end, we... -
09 November 2022
More Kiwi businesses back a better life for chickens
SPCA was pleased to hear My Food Bag, New Zealand’s longest standing subscription-based meal kit... -
07 November 2022
Injuries on greyhound racetrack reiterates SPCA’s call to end ‘inherently dangerous’ commercial greyhound racing once and for all
RNZSPCA was saddened and disappointed to learn of further serious injuries to greyhounds at the... -
20 October 2022
Smokescreens and mirrors - an industry on notice
The New Zealand Government has placed the greyhound racing industry on notice. Despite three independent... -
14 October 2022
No more chances - end greyhound racing
Time is ticking for commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand and we need your help.... -
14 October 2022
Greyhounds - a life after racing
What does life look like for greyhounds should the industry close? SPCA wants a ban... -
14 October 2022
Greyhound racing - a survey of New Zealand opinion
SPCA recently commissioned an independent survey* to understand the New Zealand public sentiment towards commercial... -
22 September 2022
Greyhounds make great pets - not bets!
The commercial greyhound racing industry is officially on notice in New Zealand, with a recommendation... -
26 August 2022
SPCA launches two-year desexing campaign to prevent more than 100,000 unwanted animals
SPCA is launching a two-year focused desexing campaign to combat the overpopulation of companion animals... -
23 August 2022
The chain will be broken – but when?
SPCA is pleased to hear the Government will meet with the animal welfare charity on... -
08 August 2022
SPCA relieved to hear Petitions Committee recommendation on banning life chaining of dogs
SPCA is pleased to hear the Petitions Committee has considered the petition of Chained Dog... -
03 August 2022
Rattling the chain – we’re still crying out for change
SPCA is deeply saddened and frustrated to have not yet heard a full commitment from...
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