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02 April 2026
Greyhound racing ban crosses the finish line to become law
Commercial greyhound racing will end on 31 July 2026 after Parliament passed legislation closing an industry long associated with serious animal welfare failures. ... -
27 March 2026
Predator Free 2050 Strategy adds feral cats; SPCA says management must be humane
SPCA is calling on the government to ensure feral cat management under the updated Predator Free 2050 Strategy is humane, because these are sentient animals who can experience pain and fear. ... -
21 March 2026
Long-overdue review of Dog Control Act must deliver real change
SPCA welcomes today’s announcement from Hon. Simon Watts, Hon. Mark Mitchell, and Hon. Tama Potaka... -
18 March 2026
Government invests nearly half a million dollars with SPCA to desex roaming dogs in Auckland and Northland
SPCA has received close to $500,000 from Hon Brooke Van Velden’s Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund... -
13 March 2026
SPCA celebrates Parliamentary Committee report supporting an end to commercial greyhound racing
The Committee’s recommendation to pass the Bill marks an important step towards ending commercial greyhound racing in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
10 March 2026
Victory for animals: Minister confirms plans to bring back live export have stalled
SPCA is celebrating confirmation from Minister Andrew Hoggard that plans to reinstate live animal exports... -
27 February 2026
SPCA launches new dog-safety programme – Dog Safe Happy Homes
SPCA is launching a free online education portal to teach children safe ways to interact... -
27 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent dog law reform in open letter to Parliament
Four fatal dog attacks in four years. This number is not a coincidence, it... -
18 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent review of Dog Control Act following fatal Northland dog attack
The tragedy marks the fourth fatal dog attack in four years in New Zealand and... -
12 December 2025
Opinion: The day our “world-leading” animal welfare system died
Despite 89% of submissions opposing the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill,... -
19 November 2025
SPCA urges public to have their say on greyhound racing ban
Public consultation is now open on the Government's Bill to legislate the end of commercial... -
12 November 2025
SPCA signs petition calling for changes to dog ownership legislation
SPCA has signed a petition calling for changes to New Zealand’s dog ownership legislation, supporting... -
21 October 2025
Millions of New Zealanders reject farrowing crates – have your say by 23 October!
Independently commissioned research has revealed that an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders oppose the Government's... -
13 October 2025
SPCA urges New Zealanders to speak up on farrowing crates
Submissions are now open on the Government’s proposed changes to pig farming regulations. -
07 October 2025
Don’t let farrowing crates become forever
We've joined ten other national and international animal protection organisations to publish an open letter... -
02 October 2025
Government blindsides SPCA with moves to keep cruel farrowing crates
SPCA New Zealand is disappointed and outraged by proposed Government changes to the Animal Welfare... -
23 September 2025
FAQs: New dog tethering regulations effective from 25 September 2025
New regulations for dog tethering will come into effect from 25 September - we've answered... -
10 September 2025
SPCA submits to Parliament on live export petition
This week, SPCA submitted on the petition presented by Dr. John Hellström ONZM, urging... -
25 August 2025
New regulations to curb life-chaining of dogs welcomed by SPCA
SPCA is thrilled with Minister Hoggard’s announcement today of the new regulations to target prolonged... -
20 August 2025
SPCA welcomes Cabinet’s decision to formally end greyhound racing in New Zealand
Last December, the Government announced in principle that greyhound racing would stop in New Zealand.... -
15 August 2025
A new code of welfare for deer: What does it mean for animals?
This week, the Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare) issued an updated code for deer... -
31 July 2025
SPCA marks end of greyhound racing season: A deadly toll but a brighter future ahead
Today concludes the deadliest greyhound racing season since the industry was officially placed on notice... -
29 July 2025
SPCA concerned by Government’s dismissive response to shock collar ban petition
SPCA is calling for Companion Animal Codes to be urgently prioritised in response to the... -
26 June 2025
Website launches for National Cat Management Group
SPCA is excited to support the launch of the New Zealand National Cat Management Group’s...
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