History With a history spanning more than seven decades of campaigning on behalf of animals, SAFE continues to be at the forefront of exposing animal abuse within New Zealand and around the globe. In 1932, an anti-vivisection organisation called The Auckland Branch of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection was formed in Auckland, New Zealand. The focus of the group broadened to incorporate other practices and eventually, in 1978, a name change was made and Save Animals From Experiments was launched. Public awareness campaigns and political lobbying were the main means used to help expose and question the use of animals in cruel and needless experiments. In 1987, with further acknowledgement of cross-industry animal abuse en masse, the group again expanded it's outlook and a second and final name change was made. The word Experiments was changed to Exploitation.  Governance
SAFE's National Executive Committee (NEC) consists of up to nine current, financial members of SAFE. The individual roles within the committee are: Treasurer, Secretary, and no more than seven other committee members.Committee members include university lecturers, lawyers, doctors and senior managers. Members of the NEC are elected annually by means of a postal ballot. To stand for the NEC, a SAFE member is either nominated by another member or self-nominated, and the nine highest polling candidates in the annual election are elected to the NEC. Stipulations for nomination require that the candidate is a current member of SAFE and aware of SAFE's aims and policies. The role of the NEC is to ensure that SAFE's policies are maintained and to ensure that the future direction of SAFE is compatible with its aims. Other responsibilities include supporting and assisting the Director in planning for and running the organisation, and providing a positive platform for all SAFE members to contribute effectively to the achievement of SAFE's goals. The role of the NEC is vital to the professional function of SAFE as an organisation; hence NEC members must possess skills, attributes and beliefs that will assist SAFE in attaining its goals. Ideally an NEC member will possess a compassionate attitude for all life, a personal commitment to improving the wellbeing of all animals, and an understanding and belief in a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. Profile and support
SAFE maintains a high profile in the media and community and has over 10,000 members and supporters. Nationwide over 200 active volunteers participate in protests and other activities. Staffing The people behind SAFE make the organisation the success that it is today. SAFE currently has ten employees who are highly skilled and determined individuals. They empower the organisation with their personal commitment and passion towards SAFE and enable the organisation to operate professionally and effectively. In addition to staff, SAFE has a large national volunteer network involving hundreds of caring New Zealanders who remain a vital and integral part of SAFE's outreach programme. ANTHONY TERRY | Director | E: anthony@safe.org.nz HANS KRIEK | Campaign Director | E: hans@safe.org.nz AMANDA SORRENSON | Promotions Manager | E: amanda@safe.org.nz CARO WARBURTON | Shop Manager | E: caro@safe.org.nz NICHOLA KRIEK | Education Officer | E: nichola@safe.org.nz SACHA DOWELL | Campaign Officer | E: sacha@safe.org.nz ELIOT PRYOR | Campaign Assistant | E: eliot@safe.org.nz CHLOE YOUNGSON | Fundraising Programme Coordinator | E: chloe@safe.org.nz NICOLE MATHEWSON | Administrator | E: nicole@safe.org.nz Professional affiliations
Well recognised in the field of animal welfare and rights both nationally and internationally, SAFE: Is affiliated with Animals Australia consisting of 41 animal societies and WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals). Works cooperatively with the RNZSPCA. Is affiliated with international animal advocacy organisations PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), CIWF (Compassion in World Farming), HSUS (Humane Society of United States). Is in regular liasion with government officials, MAF and polititians from all parties. Provides support and consultancy to other animal advocacy organisations, nationally and internationally. Has professional relationships with the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee.
Direct animal aid
Where possible SAFE directly assists animals in the following ways: Coordinated the rescue and relocation of two ex-circus chimpanzees to a primate sanctuary in Zambia. Offers advisory information or direct aid in the rescue or recovery process of injured or traumatised animals. SAFE has assisted these animals through the provision of veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and rehoming. Endorsements and sponsorships
Over the years SAFE has enjoyed the support of many organisations, businesses, corporations, celebrities and individuals willing to assist SAFE in its endeavours to help animals in New Zealand. These include the following:
Corporate and businesses The Body Shop Lush Comestics BluePrint
ACP Media Time Magazine New Idea Magazine Vodafone Telecom Qantas NZ Prime Television TV3 Network Corporate Water Brands DSP Print Group Colenso BBDO
Department of Motion Graphics
Wrights Wines Profile Plus Print Stop Moana Park of New Zealand Venerdi B_E_E Phantom Bill Stickers Label Solutions Two Dudes Printing Resene Studio Art Supplies Lothlorien Winery Phoenix Organic Juice Lisa's Middle Eastern Foods Lowe New Zealand
Blissful Foods Flightless RDU 98.5FM Kimi Ora Spa Resort Toner Recycling Company Trusts and funding agencies The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Auckland City Council Scottwood Group The Southern Trust Bendigo Valley Sports and Charity Crawshaw Milligan Trust Mt Wellington Charitable Trust The Trusts Charitable Foundation Inc Trillian Trust Lion Foundation Pub Charity South Auckland Charitable Trust Christchurch City Council Community Grants Foundation Metro Charitable Trust Metropolitan Discretionary Fund Canterbury Foundation Lottery Discretionary Fund Celebrities and personalities
the late Angela D'Audney (presenter) John Campbell (presenter) Emily Barclay (actor) Angela Bloomfield (actor, director) Willa Cameron - formally O'Neill (actor) Mary Lambie (presenter) Renee Brennan (musician) Keith Locke (MP) Nandor Tanczos (MP) Sue Kedgley (MP) Tim Barnett (MP) The Topp Twins (Entertainers) Cal Wilson (comedian) Nicola Kawana (actor) Flip Grater (singer, song writer) The MInt Chicks (musicans) Charlotte Dawson (celebrity) Nicky Watson (celebrity, model) Lucy Lawless (actor) Bomber (TV and radio host) Suzanne Paul (entertainer) John Banks (Mayor) Aja Rock (model, singer) Camilla (BFM dj and C4 TV host) Tom Bailey (musician) Brendan Cole (professional dancer) Rachael Hale (photographer) Fleur Saville (actor) David Hartnell (columist, TV presenter) Kay Anderson (former Miss New Zealand) Sam Wills (comedian) Lani Purkis (Elemeno P) Misery (founder of Misery brand) Robyn Malcolm (actor) Animal welfare advisors Reverend Professor Andrew Linzey PhD, DD Professor Jeffrey Masson Professor Richard H. Schwartz, PhD Professor Peter Singer Jonathan Balcombe PhD Dr Philip Armstrong International celebrities and personalities Benjamin Zephaniah (poet)
Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders (musicians)
Moby (musician)
Alicia Silverstone (actor)
Sir Paul McCartney (musician)
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