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SPCA New Zealand
SPCA New Zealand

Whakatane Centre

15 Gateway Crescent, Whakatane 3194 PO Box 15349, New Lynn, Auckland 0640 (National Support Office). Please note this Centre does not have a physical letterbox on site.
Whakatane
Our opening hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am - 3pm
Wednesday: 10am - 3pm
Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Note:

Hours may differ on public holidays.

Please note that appointments must be made for adoptions.

Making a difference in Whakatane

Volunteer with us

In 2024, SPCA celebrated its 70th anniversary in Whakatane. Our purpose-built Centre was opened in 2003, thanks to strong support from our local community. This facility enables us to help many hundreds of animals each year.

We have a team of part-time staff assisted by our dedicated volunteers to look after the animals while they await their forever homes.

The Whakatane Centre covers a large area encompassing rural, coastal and suburban communities within the Eastern Bay. We promote lifelong adoptions, responsible pet ownership and we aim to educate the public on animal welfare issues.

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Specific enquiries

Enquiry types

Found Animals

If you have found a sick or injured animal, contact us immediately on 07 308 4608.

Welfare calls are for cruelty, neglect or abuse of animals. Call centre hours for welfare are 8:30am-5pm, 7 days a week. If an animal is in life-threatening, immediate danger due to cruelty or abuse outside of hours, please dial 111 and request Police assistance.

If you have found a roaming or dangerous dog, please call the Whakatane District Council on 07 306 0500.

If the animal is healthy and not in danger, please click here to see how you can help.

For native wildlife concerns (e.g. seals, birds, reptiles), please contact DOC on 0800 362 468 or MPI on 0800 80 99 66.

Lost Animals

We list every incoming stray animal on www.animalregister.co.nz so please check the listings to see if we might have your missing pet.

If your animal is not listed, we have some tips on how to find your pet on our Advice & Welfare section.

Adopt from the Whakatane Centre

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Our team

  • Rowena

    Rowena

    Centre Manager

  • Stephanie

    Stephanie

    Animal Attendant

  • Margaret

    Margaret

    Area Manager

  • Gemma

    Gemma

    Animal Attendant

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