Christchurch Centre
Making a difference in Canterbury
Volunteer with usUnder New Zealand’s Orange traffic light system, our Centres are open to the public, however appointments must be made for adoption enquiries, foster appointments and volunteering interest. Please note that members of the public do not require a vaccine pass for entry to an SPCA Centre.
If you are interested in adopting, fostering or volunteering, please contact us via the website or by phoning us to make an appointment, our team will be able to discuss next steps. In line with Government regulations, physical distancing and face coverings measures are still required and must be adhered to when entering our workplaces. If you have a face mask exemption, please bring it with you.
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 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
Do not email or Facebook us to report emergencies.
AFTER HOURS
If you have an animal welfare complaint, please call our team on 03 349 7057. Our team will be on call 7am-9pm, seven days a week during summer (daylight saving hours) and 7am-7pm during winter. 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 146 Antigua 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
-
Amber Knipe
Ambulance Team Leader
-
Jaz Crowther
Volunteer & Foster Team Leader
-
Lizz Read
Feline & Small Animal Care Team Leader
-
Natasha Sutton
Centre Manager
-
Kelly Wyatt
Area Manager
-
Annalisa Pope
Head of Veterinary Services
-
Rachel Hawker
Customer Services Team Leader
-
Sam Cairns
Inspectorate Team Leader - Christchurch