17 Apr 2025

New SPCA powers to fine owners

From Morning Report, 6:19 am on 17 April 2025

SPCA inspectors are getting new powers to issue fines when dogs are being tied up for pro-longed periods. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard expects the law change to be finalised by the end of the year. SPCA scientific officer Dr Alison Vaughan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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