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
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Proposed temporary fisheries closure and netting ban at Tutukaka Harbour, Ngunguru Bay and surrounding areas, Northland - FNZ
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Submission on the consultation on Organics Standard Notice: Tranche 2 - MPI
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Commercial fishers landing exception: Pelagic sharks - MPI
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MEMO: Dog desexing costs - Minister Watts
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Letter and MEMO regarding dog attacks - Minister Watts
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Sustainability measures for southern blue whiting (SBW 6B): April 2026 round - MPI
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Dog Control Bylaw & Policy Review Early Engagement - Ashburton District Council
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Greyhound Racing Legislation Amendments (Phasing Out Reform) Bill 2025 Inquiry - Tasmanian Government
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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill - Parliament
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