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14 June 2022
Farrowing crates: Time is ticking to put an end to this "cruel and unnatural" practice
Big changes are being proposed for pig farming in New Zealand - and it's about... -
13 June 2022
SPCA launches new desexing initiative for animal rescues
SPCA is helping rescue organisations fund the cost of desexing animals around New Zealand with... -
09 June 2022
SPCA Education Manager Nicole on our new story books
SPCA’s free education programme seeks to improve animal welfare by nurturing the hearts and minds... -
07 June 2022
Inspiring a kinder generation: our fourth series of storybooks is here!
Focusing on responsible animal ownership and a number of key welfare topics, SPCA's latest lot... -
30 May 2022
Have your say for pigs: help end the use of farrowing crates in NZ
The Code of Welfare for pigs is being updated, and submissions are open until 8... -
30 May 2022
Working as one for the animals
Five years ago was a significant turning point in SPCA’s history, where the momentous decision... -
27 May 2022
SPCA announces permanent closure of Waikanae Centre
The decision has been made to permanently close SPCA's Waikanae Centre, which hadn’t been in... -
25 May 2022
15 different ways you can support SPCA
This year is a momentous one for SPCA. Why? Because it marks SPCA’s 150 years... -
24 May 2022
Man prosecuted over ‘cruel and painful’ dehorning of cattle
A Tauranga man who used no anaesthetic when he cut the horns of three cattle... -
20 May 2022
Govt neglects animal welfare yet again in latest Budget – SPCA
The Government has once again left New Zealand’s vulnerable animals out in the cold by... -
16 May 2022
Have your say: help ensure NZ’s dairy cattle have a good life
The Code of Welfare for dairy cattle is currently being updated and submissions are open... -
13 May 2022
Yet another greyhound death: SPCA wants ‘inherently dangerous’ industry shut down
Following the sad news this week that yet another greyhound lost their life as a... -
12 May 2022
SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen to step down after ‘incredible’ seven years in role
After seven years leading New Zealand’s largest animal welfare charity, SPCA Chief Executive Andrea Midgen... -
11 May 2022
Miniature poodle viciously beaten to death – SPCA prosecutes man
A Lower Hutt man who violently beat his partner’s dog to death to discipline the... -
09 May 2022
Florence’s heart of gold – 50 years of helping animals in need
To commemorate our 150th birthday, we wanted to shine a light on Florence Butler, a... -
06 May 2022
SPCA urges MPs to listen to the public and vote to ban live exports
Decades of hard work by SPCA and multiple organisations could be all in vain, if... -
02 May 2022
150 years of caring for and protecting animals
This year is a momentous one for SPCA. Why? Because it marks SPCA’s 150 years... -
20 April 2022
Olive and Lexi’s stories: showing that cruelty prevention is multifaceted
When you think of SPCA, you likely recognise us for SPCA’s work in the courtroom,... -
14 April 2022
Marvel's story: back from the brink of death
This Prevention of Animal Cruelty month, animals like Marvel need our Inspectors. This horse is... -
13 April 2022
Kim Crossman chats to SPCA National Inspectorate Manager Alan
As an SPCA Ambassador, it goes without saying that Kim Crossman is a fervent animal... -
11 April 2022
Be vigilant: SPCA’s reminder to pet owners this Easter Weekend
Though Easter may be a long weekend of food and fun for humans, for our... -
05 April 2022
Inspector tales: “Sometimes the best way to help the animals is to help their owners too.”
Throughout April (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month), we are shining a spotlight on some... -
04 April 2022
Cat desexing and microchipping campaign launches in eco-sensitive areas of Auckland
SPCA has joined with Auckland Council to launch a Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign, offering discounted... -
01 April 2022
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: shining a light on SPCA’s fight against animal cruelty
SPCA works year-round to prevent cruelty to animals across Aotearoa New Zealand, but April is...
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