Report on lifestyle blocks and animal welfare
On 18 May 2018, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) published a report on why and how MPI should engage with lifestyle block owners on animal welfare issues.
The report recommends MPI take a lead role (with support from the SPCA and veterinarians) in proactively communicating with lifestyle block owners to ensure they are well-informed and able to meet their compliance requirements.
MPI study of New Zealand lifestyle blocks and animal welfare [PDF, 316 KB]