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2024 equichip® Events

EQuiChip® is a community event designed to improve the welfare of horses in new zealand though positive identification. In the 2024 series, we hope to microchip and register between 400 and 500 horses across the six events, involving the local equine community and vet clinics - making them very community-driven events.

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Can you spot a cat fight brewing?
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Media Release: Are cats getting more cuddles than dogs?
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CANZ joins the Commissioner for Animals Alliance
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Companion Animals NZ launches campaign to fund desexing and microchipping — as extraordinary '14 years missing' reunion highlights the power of a pet microchip
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Luna still leading the way: New Zealand’s top pet names revealed for 2025
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A new tool for Equine Welfare and Biosecurity in New Zealand
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CANZ appoints Pete Monk as first CEO
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Professor Nat Waran leaving CANZ
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Celebrating Our June 2025 Te Tohu Maimoa Winners
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Professor Nat Waran recognised with Order of the British Empire for services to equine welfare, research and education
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National Pet Day 2025: Companion Animals NZ calls for a stronger commitment to pet welfare
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New Zealand's unbreakable bond with pets: Insights from the latest Companion Animals NZ Report
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It’s tax credit time – donate to the animals and enjoy a tax credit. Win win!
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2025: The year technology unlocks the secrets of animal emotions?
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Let’s talk about Cats: A panel discussion on the welfare of cats in New Zealand
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Explore the welfare and behaviour of companion cats with leading experts in our panel discussion hosted by Companion Animals NZ. Learn about responsible cat ownership, the latest research, and informed insights into the role of cats in New Zealand communities.

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Why microchipping and registering pets is essential
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Learn why microchipping and registering your pet is essential for their safety and your peace of mind.

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