| SAFE news |
New Zealand depends on its good reputation for high animal welfare. Unfortunately this reputation is completely groundless, as in reality there are huge problems - holes in the regulatory system, little enforcement, and a serious lack of funding for animals.
As part of the upcoming review of the Animal Welfare Act, SAFE is demanding the establishment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. The review will be opened for public submissions in the next few days, and with your support SAFE can push for effective change! Look out for your chance to take part and help New Zealand truly become a world leader in animal welfare.
We also have a major new campaign launching very soon, watch this space!
Eliot Pryor, Campaign director |
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CALLING ON ALL Auckland runners to Run Your Heart Out for SAFE by joining the most scenic Auckland marathon! |  |
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“SAFE IS ONE of the most effective animal advocacy organisations in the world,” says Lyn White, Investigator and campaign director for Animals Australia. | |
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TWO FOR ONE T-SHIRT SALE on all SAFE-branded tees. “Wear your support for SAFE and get a shirt for a friend at the same time!” says Promotions manager Amanda Sorrenson. Order now! | |
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HELP YOUR FAVOURITE charity and get some cool new clothes at the Sumner Swapsies clothes-swapping event in September! | |
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ANIMAL DRESS-UPS, role-playing and teaching compassion were again part of the Christchurch winter holiday KidsFest programme thanks to SAFE. | |
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AN ETHICAL ART INSTALLATION and fabulous fundraising stalls laden full of cruelty-free baking have been keeping the SAFE team busy! | |
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MARIE AND KENNY WILLIS are just mad about animals. They fundraise for SAFE, run races in animal costumes, attend stalls and meetings, and even host vegan cooking demos. They talk to SAFE about why being involved is important. | |
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BOOK YOUR hotel stay with Kiwi Karma and for each night’s accommodation you book, Kiwi Karma will give a donation to SAFE – at no extra cost to you! |
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| campaign updates |
ANIMALS DESPERATELY NEED THEIR STORY TOLD Pssst! SAFE has an exciting new campaign coming up where you can make a real difference! If, like us you believe that animals deserve better, watch out next week for an update on how you can get involved! |
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LET DOWN BY THE LAW The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) 1999, the single most important piece of legislation that affects animals in New Zealand, is now under review. After twelve years the Act can be seen as an abject failure and SAFE will be making a substantial submission to demand significant change. |
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NO END TO CHICKEN SUFFERING AS GENETIC HORROR CONTINUES Chickens bred for meat in New Zealand have been let down by a new code of welfare which continues to allow cruel practices and poor genetics of the birds. |
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NEW UPDATE TO CRUELTY FREE GUIDE! We’re delighted that the latest update of SAFE Shopper includes six new companies free from animal testing. Geoskincare, The Green House, M & R Essentials, Source Living, Celestial Essentials and Nahaia have joined other cruelty-free brands in declaring their products and ingredients are not tested on animals. Download the latest guide now. |
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| staff picks and gems |
| THE STUFF OF HORRORS! A journalist recalls his visit to a battery hen farm. |
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| YOUNG MOUNTAIN gorillas have been spotted dismantling poachers’ traps after a snare had killed one of their family a few days earlier. |
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| PARLIAMENT’S CAFÉ goes cage-egg-free. |
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| win goodies |
‘CHEESEY’ SAUCE MIX Angel Food Cheesey Sauce Mix makes a delicious dairy-free creamy sauce in minutes – perfect over steamed vegetables, in a macaroni cheese, or in lasagna. We’ve got three packs to give away! To enter, email us with your name and address. Closes August 31.Enter now! |
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| The winner of the Vegan Indian cookbook last month was James Dickson from Dunedin. Congrats, James! |
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that staged a dead possum dress-up going international, SAFE Education officer Nichola Kriek delves into the issue further, discussing what kind of example the school is setting and how the glorification of violence affects young people.