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
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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Product labelling regulatory review - Ministry of Regulation
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Proposed amendments to ACVM regulations (exemptions and prohibited substances) - MPI
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Parliamentary Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online - Parliament
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Review of sustainability measures for fisheries – October 2025 round - MPI
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Proposed Code of Welfare for Sheep and Beef Cattle - MPI
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Proposed Amendment to the GRNZ Rules of Racing - Greyhound Racing New Zealand
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Dog control policy - Southland District Council
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Predator Free 2050 strategy review public consultation - Department of Conservation
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GRNZ Safe Return to Racing Policy - Greyhound Racing New Zealand
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