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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 4 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 5 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 25 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 37 days 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 2 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 3 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, Dogs, Companion Animal; Posted 3 months ago Less than a minute to read

Different approaches needed for domestic and feral cats, says Vet Association

The NZVA supports the recommendations in the National Cat Management Group Report released today, which sets out a humane, coordinated, and nationally consistent path forward for managing cats in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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

Dedicated professionals honoured with NZVA Awards

Environmental sustainability, science and welfare advancements, and an innovative programme to promote careers in the veterinary sector were among achievements celebrated at the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) awards for 2025.

Posted in NZVA media release, NZVA news; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

New Veterinary Association President Rob Mills highlights value of vet community

Taranaki veterinarian Dr Rob Mills says “belonging and community” will be his strong focus as president of New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA).

Posted in NZVA media release, NZVA news; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read