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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 will not progress this term. This makes any future revival of the trade increasingly unlikely. ... -
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 around dogs. ... -
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... -
25 June 2025
One year of silence: Demanding Government response on live export ban petition
Exactly one year ago, a petition to safeguard the ban on live animal exports—signed by... -
14 June 2025
SPCA marks International Live Export Awareness Day
We urge the Government to rethink its election promise to reintroduce the live export of... -
04 June 2025
Have your say: Improving animal welfare standards for sheep and beef cattle
The code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle is currently being updated, and submissions... -
27 May 2025
SPCA questions Greyhound Racing New Zealand's judicial review into racing ban
SPCA is concerned and disappointed to learn Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) has launched a... -
21 May 2025
SPCA calls for urgent action on outdated animal welfare codes
SPCA is urging the Government to resume critical work on updating the codes of welfare...
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