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06 October 2026
‘That’s what you get for not listening’ - woman sentenced after beating pregnant dog
A woman has been sentenced on a charge of ill-treatment after repeatedly hitting her pregnant dog.... -
05 October 2026
Pets in Wills – Public Trust’s helpful webinar
In July, Public Trust held a webinar to help pet owners start thinking about remembering pets in their Estate Planning and they asked SPCA to be on the panel. The main takeaways from the webinar are below. ... -
02 October 2026
The life and travels of SoyLee
Adopted from our New Plymouth Centre in 2009, this well-travelled cat has since followed her... -
02 October 2026
Rocco and Anouk: Finding comfort through friendship
Both Rocco and Anouk went through similar trauma, coming to SPCA with injuries that required... -
01 October 2026
Giving just two hours of time can make a meaningful impact - SPCA's "Fill the Bucket" street appeal is back
SPCA is calling on New Zealanders to give just two hours of their time to... -
01 October 2026
New Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare issued
Last week, Minister Nicola Grigg announced an updated Code of Welfare for dairy cattle. Unfortunately,... -
25 September 2026
SPCA launches its next lottery to raise funds for animals in need
With only 15,000 tickets available and a 2026 Nissan X-Trail as the first prize, tickets... -
24 September 2026
SPCA makes significant impact on animal overpopulation with desexing work
The organisation desexed over 24,000 animals in FY25/26 through various desexing projects across the country. -
23 September 2026
Ruby and her litter of 11 puppies get a second chance at life with our SPCA Whakatāne Centre
This sweet girl and her large litter – all named after Black Ferns and All... -
23 September 2026
BurgerFuel first New Zealand brand to partner with SPCA on new Welfare Plus+ Programme
BurgerFuel is taking its longstanding commitment to free-range chicken a step further, becoming the first... -
21 September 2026
SPCA launches cheeky new ‘Have a Dog Instead’ adoption campaign
The new campaign uses humour to encourage people to consider adopting – and that a... -
16 September 2026
Continuing Maureen’s love for animals through gifts given in her memory
For Maureen Littin, helping animals was simply part of who she was – and she... -
15 September 2026
Securing your pet’s future: SPCA’s Pet Legacy Plan
For most pet owners, our animals are central to our lives, providing unconditional love, comfort,... -
11 September 2026
SPCA 2027 Calendars now available online and in Op Shops!
The calendars created from SPCA’s Pets of the Year fundraiser are officially in stock online... -
09 September 2026
SPCA Desexing Grant continues to help animal rescue groups
Working side by side with other rescues around Aotearoa, SPCA provided a total of $275,000... -
31 August 2026
Lamb has a close shave on railway tracks, and recovers in SPCA’s care
The small lamb was brought into our Wellington Centre, after being clipped by a train.... -
14 August 2026
Love for Long-stays campaign helps hundreds of animals find homes
From 6 July to 2 August, our Love for Long-Stays campaign matched animals with forever... -
12 August 2026
SPCA Op Shops helping animals, people and the planet
SPCA Op Shops are helping create positive change well beyond raising funds for animals in... -
11 August 2026
A race against time
Two kittens, trapped three metres deep in an Auckland storm drain, were in desperate need... -
07 August 2026
SPCA welcomes Green Party animal welfare commitments
SPCA welcomes the Green Party's commitments aimed at improving the welfare of animals in New... -
06 August 2026
Updated dog control guidelines welcome, but law reform still urgently needed
SPCA welcomes the release of updated national Dog Control and Enforcement Guidelines, saying they have... -
05 August 2026
SPCA Cupcake Day returns for 2026 – bake a difference for animals in need
New Zealand’s favourite bake-sale fundraiser is back, with SPCA Cupcake Day returning for another delicious... -
04 August 2026
SPCA warns against permanent reduction in welfare standards for laying hens after Bird Flu arrives in New Zealand
SPCA is urging New Zealanders to have their say on a proposal that would permanently... -
30 July 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Bean's story
Named for his size, this tiny kitten had no shortage of confidence – and won...
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