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Image from DOC: Feral cat, Rangitata River valley

Vets support feral cats being added to the Predator Free 2050 Strategy

"Feral cats pose a serious threat." NZVA supports the recent announcement that feral cats have been included in the Predator Free 2050 Strategy.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Predator Free NZ, Advocacy, Cats; Posted 40 hours ago Less than a minute to read

Animal health key to addressing bacterial resistance

Animal owners can help protect life-saving antibiotics from resistant bacteria by keeping their animals healthy, says the NZVA as part of World AMR Awareness Week.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged AMR; Posted 7 days ago Less than a minute to read

Vets welcome NZ First fireworks bill

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) welcomes NZ First’s private members’ Bill to ban the public sale and use of fireworks.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Fireworks, Advocacy; Posted 21 days ago Less than a minute to read

Vets continue call for ban on fireworks sales

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is continuing to advocate for a ban on public sale of fireworks coupled with licenced-only public displays to help address risks that fireworks pose to animals.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Fireworks, Advocacy; Posted 29 days ago Less than a minute to read

Update: October 2025 weather events

An update on the severe weather in Southland, Otago, and Canterbury.

Posted in Member update; Posted 30 days ago Less than a minute to read

Climate Care Programme launches in New Zealand!

Following the success of the Australian programme, the NZVA Te Pae Kīrehe has partnered with Vets for Climate Action (VfCA), Vet Sustain UK, and VetSalus to release the Climate Care Programme for veterinary teams in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Posted in Other; Tagged Climate Action, Climate Care Programme; Posted 50 days ago Less than a minute to read

No more dog tethering

New rules coming into force today banning tying up dogs for too long are a big step toward improving the welfare of thousands of dogs, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA).

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Companion animal, Dogs; Posted 2 months ago Less than a minute to read

Make a dog’s day for National Dog Day

Kiwis keen to welcome a dog into their lives can reap great rewards from adopting one of the many homeless dogs in rescue organisations, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) as part of marking National Dog Day today.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Dogs, Companion animal; Posted 3 months ago Less than a minute to read

Keep ‘every cat in a lap’ for International Cat Day

International Cat Day today is an opportunity for Kiwis to celebrate the companionship and joy cats bring, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) Te Pae Kīrehe.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Cats, Companion animal; Posted 4 months ago by Chelsea Plowman Less than a minute to read

Vets highlight welfare issues for short-nosed dogs

New Zealand veterinarians are highlighting the importance of choosing dogs with healthy, moderate features, following new international guidance on the welfare concerns affecting short-nosed breeds.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Companion animal, Dogs; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read