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08 July 2022
Half-year update: SPCA highlights
The first six months of 2022 have been eventful here at SPCA, and we're excited... -
07 July 2022
SPCA prosecutes man over dog’s ‘horrific’ maggot-infested wound
An Auckland man who left his dog to suffer with a severely infected maggot-infested wound... -
07 July 2022
A better life for meat chickens: SPCA calls for New Zealand food businesses to join the Better Chicken Commitment
Over 100 million chickens are farmed for meat in New Zealand each year. Modern chicken... -
06 July 2022
SPCA’s new-look calendar competition: SPCA Pets of the Year
We’re doing things a little differently for our calendar competition this year. With no entry... -
01 July 2022
SPCA enters digital gaming to support Kiwi kids with caring for animals
Collaborating with Microsoft partner ImpactEd, SPCA is so proud to have worked with school students... -
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30 June 2022
SPCA announces permanent closure of Waipukurau facility
SPCA has decided to permanently close its Waipukurau Centre, and will be entering into a... -
29 June 2022
SPCA - How we fund a better future for the animals
With less than 5% Government funding, keeping a national charity operating and setting it up... -
28 June 2022
How to keep your pet happy and healthy this winter
We’ve put together some useful tips for pet owners to help keep your pet happy... -
27 June 2022
You gave to get them home - thank you New Zealand!
Because of you, we are now able to help more animals around New Zealand with... -
20 June 2022
SPCA recognises its incredible volunteers with national awards
SPCA is celebrating another year of its exceptional volunteers with the 2022 SPCA Purina National... -
14 June 2022
Farrowing crates: Time is ticking to put an end to this "cruel and unnatural" practice
Big changes are being proposed for pig farming in New Zealand - and it's about... -
13 June 2022
SPCA launches new desexing initiative for animal rescues
SPCA is helping rescue organisations fund the cost of desexing animals around New Zealand with... -
09 June 2022
SPCA Education Manager Nicole on our new story books
SPCA’s free education programme seeks to improve animal welfare by nurturing the hearts and minds... -
07 June 2022
Inspiring a kinder generation: our latest instructional readers are here!
Focusing on responsible animal ownership and a number of key welfare topics, SPCA's latest lot... -
30 May 2022
Have your say for pigs: help end the use of farrowing crates in NZ
The Code of Welfare for pigs is being updated, and submissions are open until 8... -
30 May 2022
Working as one for the animals
Five years ago was a significant turning point in SPCA’s history, where the momentous decision... -
27 May 2022
SPCA announces permanent closure of Waikanae Centre
The decision has been made to permanently close SPCA's Waikanae Centre, which hadn’t been in... -
25 May 2022
15 different ways you can support SPCA
This year is a momentous one for SPCA. Why? Because it marks SPCA’s 150 years... -
24 May 2022
Man prosecuted over ‘cruel and painful’ dehorning of cattle
A Tauranga man who used no anaesthetic when he cut the horns of three cattle... -
20 May 2022
Govt neglects animal welfare yet again in latest Budget – SPCA
The Government has once again left New Zealand’s vulnerable animals out in the cold by... -
16 May 2022
Have your say: help ensure NZ’s dairy cattle have a good life
The Code of Welfare for dairy cattle is currently being updated and submissions are open... -
13 May 2022
Yet another greyhound death: SPCA wants ‘inherently dangerous’ industry shut down
Following the sad news this week that yet another greyhound lost their life as a... -
12 May 2022
SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen to step down after ‘incredible’ seven years in role
After seven years leading New Zealand’s largest animal welfare charity, SPCA Chief Executive Andrea Midgen... -
11 May 2022
Miniature poodle viciously beaten to death – SPCA prosecutes man
A Lower Hutt man who violently beat his partner’s dog to death to discipline the...
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