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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 protection organisations, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released proposed regulations for public consultation. With submissions open until 15 March 2023, now is the... -
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 help thousands of dogs currently spending their lives on chains. Thank you, New Zealand. Your voices helped advocate for chained dogs and has resulted in... -
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... -
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... -
27 July 2022
The call goes unanswered: SPCA continues to rally Kiwis to demand change for chained dogs
Last week, SPCA asked New Zealanders to add their voice to the campaign to break... -
21 July 2022
Dreaming of freedom: Ollie's story
Every year, every day, countless dogs are suffering at the end of chains because the... -
18 July 2022
Break the chain. Change the law.
Every year at SPCA, we’re heartbroken by the hundreds of dogs we see spending their... -
18 July 2022
What it'll take to the break the chain and stop life chaining
What change in the law do we mean exactly? And what has SPCA been doing... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
06 May 2022
SPCA urges MPs to listen to the public and vote to ban live exports
Decades of hard work by SPCA and multiple organisations could be all in vain, if...
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