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What is the RNZSPCA
The Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Incorporated is a charitable organisation which, through its district branches and Member Societies, helps animals and their owners.
Today there are 54 local branches or Member Societies throughout the country, amalgamated
as the natiional organisation known as the RNZSPCA. Each of the 54
branches or affiliates runs its own local affairs and handles its own finances, overseen
by a voluntary committee.� Each branch has at least one warranted inspector to
investigate cruelty complaints and enforce the Animals Protection Act.� Most staff
and workers are unpaid.
Funding
The RNZSPCA is a charity.� It does not get any money from the
government.� The RNZSPCA depends on its own fundraising and on
income from donations, legacies and bequests.
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THE RNZSPCA NATIONAL OFFICE:
 | Co-ordinates activities of 54 districts |
| Trains inspectors nationwide |
| Arranges national education, promotions & fundraising |
| Represents RNZSPCA on government bodies |
| Handles major prosecutions |
| Lobbies government on animal welfare laws |
| Liaises with international Animal welfare organisations |
RNZSPCA LOCAL BRANCHES & MEMBER SOCIETIES:
| Investigate and deal with complaints of cruelty and neglect |
| Prosecute where necessary |
| Give sanctuary to animals in distress |
| Re-home suitable animals |
| Make sure animals that can't be kept alive are humanely put down |
| Help with public education |
| Promote responsible pet ownership |