Christchurch Centre
Making a difference in Canterbury
Volunteer with usThe SPCA's Christchurch Centre is the oldest established SPCA in New Zealand and has been the voice for those who can’t speak for themselves since 1872.
With approximately 40 dedicated staff and over 500 incredible volunteers the Christchurch Centre is also the largest in the Southern Region and works hard to provide support to other centres ensuring better outcomes for NZ animals.
Our Centre’s primary focus is animal welfare however we also offer dog boarding facilities and have a small retail shop onsite with 100% of profits going back into helping the animals.
Specific enquiries
All cruelty reports should be made by phone: 03 349 7057 (10am - 4pm) or 03 366 3886 (4pm - 9pm)
Do not email or Facebook us to report emergencies.
After hours
Our team are on call between 7am-9pm, 7 days a week.
If you have an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact the Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre on 03 366 1052. They are located at 90 Disraeli Street, Addington and offer professional, caring veterinary emergency care when your regular veterinary clinic is closed.
Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre operates Monday to Thursday 7pm - 8am, and Fri from 7pm without closing until Monday at 8am. They are open all weekends and public holidays.
For any problems with stray, found or lost dogs, please contact your local council.
Our team
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Barry Helem
Centre Manager and General Manager Southern Region
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Jamie Hancock
Chief Animal Welfare Inspector
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Debbie Rule
Customer Services Manager
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Sarah Cawston
Regional Administrator & HR Advisor
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Monique Hagedoorn
Animal Welfare Advisor Southern Region