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05 June 2025
SPCA and Auckland Council launch landmark initiative to tackle roaming dog crisis
Auckland Council and the SPCA have formed a significant new partnership to address one of the city’s growing challenges - roaming and un-desexed dogs - through a pilot programme providing free dog de-sexing services in high-need communities.... -
04 June 2025
Have your say: Improving animal welfare standards for sheep and beef cattle
The code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle is currently being updated, and submissions are open until 15 July 2025.... -
28 May 2025
SPCA's adoptable animals to be showcased at major influencer event
SPCA is thrilled to announce its participation in NZCreatorCon, Australasia’s largest social media creator event.... -
27 May 2025
SPCA questions Greyhound Racing New Zealand's judicial review into racing ban
SPCA is concerned and disappointed to learn Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) has launched a... -
26 May 2025
Animal lovers can now ‘Fill the Bucket’ online
While street collections will be happening at locations around the country later this week, a... -
22 May 2025
From Rescued to Rehomed: Buster's story
When a member of the public called to report a dog so thin his hip,... -
21 May 2025
SPCA calls for urgent action on outdated animal welfare codes
SPCA is urging the Government to resume critical work on updating the codes of welfare... -
21 May 2025
Dog lovers put their hands up to foster this winter
SPCA put a call out for more dog fosters as we head into the colder... -
14 May 2025
SPCA Rotorua steps into the community
At the end of April, our Rotorua team were able to step out of the... -
12 May 2025
Whanganui horse owner convicted of neglect
A Whanganui man has been convicted and sentenced under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 for... -
12 May 2025
Minister Andrew Hoggard visits SPCA's Māngere Centre
The visit provided an opportunity for the Minister to hear directly about some of the... -
07 May 2025
SPCA supports petition handover at Parliament calling for an end to cruel imports
On 6 May, SPCA was proud to support Animal Policy International and other animal advocates... -
06 May 2025
SPCA prosecutes owner who left dog to starve to death
A dog owner who failed to seek veterinary care for his severely malnourished dog has... -
05 May 2025
Winter foster homes needed for dogs across the country
As the weather turns colder, SPCA Centres across Aotearoa are filling up with dogs and... -
04 May 2025
SPCA updates adoption fees to help animals in need
Fees are being adjusted for the first time since 2018. Effective from 5 May 2025,... -
29 April 2025
Woman sentenced after leaving puppy in pain for months after being struck by vehicle
A woman has faced court action after refusing to seek urgent veterinary treatment for her... -
28 April 2025
Meet Davie, the blind cat with a big heart
Our team in Ashburton were shocked when a cat was brought into the Centre with... -
25 April 2025
Remembering animal victims of war
On Anzac Day, we always remember the heroic men and women who have served in... -
24 April 2025
A miracle kitten: Stella’s story
Found wandering and alone on Christmas Eve, Stella was a special case from the start. -
15 April 2025
SPCA celebrates huge win with new dog tethering regulations announced
SPCA is proud to celebrate a major milestone in animal welfare advocacy – an announcement... -
14 April 2025
Grant from The Harcourts Foundation funds microchips for SPCA Hamilton
Every animal we adopt out from SPCA comes microchipped, to give them the best chance... -
14 April 2025
SPCA animals head to loving forever homes with ‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign
With 50% off all adoption fees and a nationwide walk-in adoption day, animals of all... -
08 April 2025
Turning waste into comfort
Creativity and community came together at Whanganui Prison in an inspiring story of reducing waste,... -
31 March 2025
Help us Clear the Shelters – get 50% off adoptions this April
From Saturday 5 April to Sunday 13 April, all SPCA Centres nationwide will be offering...
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