Our Submissions
SPCA works tirelessly to influence decision-makers, in order to make enduring changes to the animal welfare landscape, working on behalf of all animals in New Zealand.
These submissions are publicly available, and you can find a list by year below.
If you need help finding a specific submission, please contact us via the form.
Featured Submissions
Farrowing crates in pig farming: Implications of the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill for New Zealand lawmaking - Minister Hoggard
Petition of John Hellstrom: Do not reverse the ban on the live export of farmed animals by sea - Primary Production Committee
Petition of Chained Dog Awareness NZ Trust: Mandate the Desexing of Dogs in NZ Except to Registered Breeders - Petition Select Committee
-
-
MEMO Regulating Commercial Dog Establishments - Minister Hoggard
-
Gassing poultry in an H5N1 outbreak - MPI CVO
-
Letter_Code of Welfare: Layer Hens review + NAWAC review - Rachel Boyack
-
Letter_Code of Welfare: Layer Hens review - Steve Abel
-
Letter_Fireworks petition and govt response - Steve Abel
-
Improving equine traceability in New Zealand - MPI
-
Request for meeting regarding dog desexing funding + MEMO - Minister Watts
-
Letter_Dog breeding regulations; HPAI; Code of welfare for layer hens - Minister Hoggard
-
Review of Fishery Sustainability Measures for Oct 2026 - MPI
Get SPCA updates
Sign me up for emails and text messages about how SPCA is helping animals in need
We're so happy you've joined us!
We‘re excited to start sharing our inspirational stories with you, keep you up to date with how we’re helping New Zealand's animals, and let you know when there are opportunities to give your support.
But you don't have to wait for our next email. Here are a few ways to get involved right now.
Watch this space for your next update! And thanks again for your support, it’s what keeps us going.
Ngā mihi nui
The SPCA New Zealand Team