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About the New Zealand Rabbit Council
Updated 16/05/2025
The Rabbit Council of New Zealand Inc. is an organisation whose objectives are:
- To protect, further and co-ordinate the interest of all New Zealand rabbit breeders.
- To assist and extend the exhibition of rabbits.
- To promote the use of rabbit wool (specifically Angora and Cashmere wool) in production, focus on its unique properties, ethical sourcing, and sustainable practices.
- To foster the improvement of all rabbit breeds, and provide a unified body whose collective voice has a benefical effect on rabbits in New Zealand
- Encourage and maintain the qualities of recognised breeds.
Meeting Dates for RCNZ Committee (Subject to Change)
Meetings Dates 2025-2026
3 August 2025 General Meeting
12 October 2025 National Meeting
23 November 2025 General Meeting
22 February 2026 National Meeting
AGM 3 May 2026
3 May 2026 General Meeting after AGM
RCNZ Standards Committee
Please submit all information by:
1st March, 1st June, 1st September each year.
The Standards Committee will look at your submissions and get back to you within 3 months,or before the next month’s intake.