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27 March 2026
Predator Free 2050 Strategy adds feral cats; SPCA says management must be humane
SPCA is calling on the government to ensure feral cat management under the updated Predator Free 2050 Strategy is humane, because these are sentient animals who can experience pain and fear. ... -
27 March 2026
The SPCA Mobile Desexing Clinic visits Reefton
In just four days, the team managed to desex 28 cats and 11 dogs in the small town, where locals struggle to access veterinary services.... -
24 March 2026
Man sentenced after repeated ill treatment of cat, including breaking teeth with pliers
A man has been sentenced to four months community detention after the repeated ill treatment... -
24 March 2026
A Furever Home Giving Day: we did it!
On Wednesday, 18 March 2026, New Zealanders doubled their impact for animals by donating to... -
21 March 2026
Long-overdue review of Dog Control Act must deliver real change
SPCA welcomes today’s announcement from Hon. Simon Watts, Hon. Mark Mitchell, and Hon. Tama Potaka... -
20 March 2026
Woman sentenced after severe neglect of dog results in euthanasia
A woman has been charged after the serious neglect of a dog in her care... -
18 March 2026
Government invests nearly half a million dollars with SPCA to desex roaming dogs in Auckland and Northland
SPCA has received close to $500,000 from Hon Brooke Van Velden’s Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund... -
13 March 2026
SPCA celebrates Parliamentary Committee report supporting an end to commercial greyhound racing
The Committee’s recommendation to pass the Bill marks an important step towards ending commercial greyhound racing in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
13 March 2026
Man prosecuted after failing to treat his dog for obvious hip injury
He was charged with failing to meet the physical health and behavioural needs of an animal after he failed to take... -
11 March 2026
A speedy recovery: Caramella’s story of resilience
Despite arriving at SPCA injured and in pain, nothing could dim this young pup’s bright... -
11 March 2026
Donations to be doubled on A Furever Home Giving Day
Donations made to SPCA on 18 March will be doubled, thanks to Petdirect and a... -
10 March 2026
Victory for animals: Minister confirms plans to bring back live export have stalled
SPCA is celebrating confirmation from Minister Andrew Hoggard that plans to reinstate live animal exports... -
27 February 2026
SPCA launches new dog-safety programme – Dog Safe Happy Homes
SPCA is launching a free online education portal to teach children safe ways to interact... -
27 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent dog law reform in open letter to Parliament
Four fatal dog attacks in four years. This number is not a coincidence, it... -
25 February 2026
From rescued to rehomed: The Amazing Maurice
Sent to collect a group of kittens from a local vet, a Dunedin Centre CSO... -
24 February 2026
World Spay Day: Make a difference through desexing
This World Spay Day, we’re answering common questions around desexing, and sharing information on this... -
23 February 2026
Northland woman charged after breaching order to own animals
The woman was found to have many animals suffering in her care. -
19 February 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Gracie’s story
After waiting a year to finally be adopted from our Whanganui Centre, Gracie has found... -
18 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent review of Dog Control Act following fatal Northland dog attack
The tragedy marks the fourth fatal dog attack in four years in New Zealand and... -
09 February 2026
SPCA launches ‘Super Mums’ adoption campaign and walk‑in ‘Caturdays’
The new campaign shines a spotlight on cat mums, who often wait a lot longer... -
04 February 2026
Firefighters and puppies: the regular meet-ups that are boosting mental health in Wellington
When one of our Wellington volunteers chatted with a local café owner about running an... -
28 January 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Sophia's story
After coming into SPCA’s care via our Inspectorate, sweet Sophia was lucky enough to be... -
23 December 2025
Puppies rescued from car after internal temperatures soared to over 45°C
SPCA Inspectors stepped in just in time; the owner thought they would be safe with... -
22 December 2025
Man sentenced for beating dog with shovel
A Tauranga man who pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of his dog, Marama, under the Animal...
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