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15 April 2024
A timeline of tragedy: Live export disasters
As the Government continues plans to overturn New Zealand’s historic ban on live export by sea, we take a moment to look back on the disasters this practice continues to cause around the world.... -
04 March 2024
PROTECT THE BAN – say ‘no’ to live exports by sea.
New Zealanders are being urged to say ‘no’ to the return of live exports by sea in a petition jointly supported by the country’s leading animal advocates including SPCA.... -
13 February 2024
SPCA signs petition for a Parliamentary Inquiry into virtual fencing technology for dairy cattle
The petition calls for a review of whether virtual fencing technology, which relies on a... -
12 February 2024
The export of farmed animals by sea – a survey of New Zealand opinion
SPCA has commissioned an independent survey* to understand the sentiment of mainstream New Zealand towards... -
12 February 2024
National disgrace: Reintroduction of live exports would be deeply shameful for NZ
SPCA is urging the Government to rethink its election promise to reintroduce the live export... -
29 November 2023
Our role for the animals under the new Government
With the new Government and ministerial portfolios now in place, SPCA's commitment to animals transcends... -
28 November 2023
Codes of Welfare for companion animals – when can you have a say?
Codes of Welfare for animals provide minimum standards, recommendations for best practice, and guidance for... -
06 November 2023
‘Appalling neglect’: Pair sentenced for leaving starving dog chained to metal pole for months
A dog that was left chained to a metal pole in an Auckland backyard and... -
25 October 2023
The final lap: Commitment to end Greyhound racing must be honoured
SPCA is calling for swift action from the new Government to put an end to... -
25 September 2023
15,000 sign SPCA’s second plea for Govt to Break the Chain
SPCA continues to speak up for thousands of dogs who continue to spend their life... -
14 September 2023
Elections 2023: where political parties stand on animal welfare issues
With one month until New Zealand heads to the polls, SPCA has put together a... -
21 August 2023
Government drags the chain on improving lives of thousands of dogs
SPCA is once again calling on New Zealanders to raise their voice on behalf of... -
21 August 2023
A victim of inaction: Archie’s story
Archie was just one of many New Zealand dogs living on a chain... he deserved... -
10 August 2023
SPCA signs petition for a National Food Strategy
The petition calls for a values-based national food strategy which considers all parts of the... -
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...