An SPCA centre on Rawiri Place in Hobsonville, on Auckland's north-west edge, and the base for the warranted animal welfare inspectors who cover 7,980 square kilometres across the Auckland region. The site describes the centre as the newest SPCA centre in the country, with state-of-the-art facilities. It works closely with the much larger Mangere centre in South Auckland, and a small team of staff runs it with the help of volunteers, who clean and feed animals and take dogs for daily walks. Visitors should note that the centre has no physical letterbox, and adoptions are by appointment only.
Animal welfare complaints go to 09 869 2220, and the team takes complaints from 8.30am to 5pm every day. Concerns outside those hours can be reported through the centre's webform. If someone finds a sick or injured animal, the advice is to take it to the nearest vet if it is safe to do so, or to call the centre on 09 869 2220. Emergencies are handled from 8.30am to 4pm every day, and the centre asks people not to report emergencies by email or Facebook. A few dogs and cats are listed as resident at the centre at present.