Pet-Friendly Rentals Are Booming in NZ — Here’s How to Protect Your Bond
Renting with a pet? Since 1 December 2025, NZ landlords can no longer impose blanket “no pets” rules — only knock-backs on “reasonable grounds.” Landlords
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Crunching 2022 Data for New Insights on Kiwi Pet Health
Companion animal ownership in New Zealand is higher than anywhere else in the world. We’re also home to innovative cat and dog health care research.
Spotlight on Claims Data for National Cat Health Month
According to Wikipedia, New Zealand is estimated to be home to over 1.4 million domestic cats. This makes National Cat Health Month a powerful time
Dogs NZ Chooses PD as Principal Partner
2023 ushers in a new partnership between Dogs New Zealand and PD. The long-established NZ kennel club has chosen PD as a principal partner for
Why Pet Insurance is Good for Vets
Caution: trigger warning. Please note this article that outlines why pet insurance is recommended by vets discusses details of suicide and reader discretion is required. Pet
PD at Pet Events: Christchurch Pet Expo and Dogs Day Out
PD recently enjoyed attending and showcasing our products and partnerships at the December Dog Day Out in Auckland and Christchurch Pet Expo as well as
Interview with Bob Kerridge, ONZM – Animal Welfare and His Life
PD Insurance recently spent an evening chatting with well-known animal health and welfare advocate Bob Kerridge about his life achievements. These include the enormous impact
PD and Department of Conservation Are Leading the Way
As the climate crisis escalates, now is an important time to take proactive steps in safeguarding the environment and wildlife we share it with. To
PD Pet Insurance Earns 2022 Canstar Most Satisfied Customers Award for Pet Insurance
PD Insurance would like to give a round of paws to everyone who voted us winner of Canstar’s 2022 Most Satisfied Customers – Pet Insurance Award.
PD Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary with 20 Milestones
Since PD Pet Insurance launched in New Zealand two years ago, we’ve experienced many meaningful milestones. From welcoming our first customer and opening our first