Submissions

The NZVA is a key stakeholder on matters affecting veterinary professionals, animal welfare and public health. We work closely with our members and special interest branches (SIBs) to respond to consultations from government departments, local and regional councils, educational institutes and other stakeholders.

You can read our final submissions on a range of consultations below.

Body	Submission	Response sent
Masterton District Council	Review of Masterton District Council’s Dog Policy and Control of Dogs Bylaw	November 2024
Muka Tangata	2026 Investment Advice for the Veterinary Services and Animal Care Industry	October 2024
Massey University School of Veterinary Science	BVSC5 clinical rosters review	October 2024
ACVM Programs and Appraisals	Reassessment of Vanguard Plus 5 (ACVM registration number A007448)	September 2024
Ministry for Regulation	Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review	September 2024
Petitions Committee	Petition of Kylee Kelly: Ban the use of shock collars on dogs	March 2024
Ministry for Primary Industries	Proposed regulations on prolonged tethering in dogs and subgingival dental procedures	March 2023
World Small Animal Veterinary Association	WSAVA Essential Medicines List for Cats and Dogs	March 2023
Ministry for Primary Industries	Proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Dairy Cattle	July 2022
Ministry for Primary Industries	Proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for Pigs	July 2022
Veterinary Schools of Australia and New Zealand	Independent Review of Veterinary Education in Australasia	October 2022
Primary Production Committee	Animal Welfare Amendment Bill \| Ban the export of livestock	December 2021