SAFE news
Big changes are still needed for animals in New Zealand, and that’s why I am proud to work for an organisation that is a voice for all animals and continues to expose legalised cruelty.

Thanks to everyone who sent in submissions on the review of the Animal Welfare Act. In this month’s bulletin we are now asking for everyone to send an e-card to their MP asking them to show their support in making New Zealand a world leader in animal welfare.

Publicity for SAFE’s new campaign, Stop Factory Farming, has been made possible through our generous supporters. The campaign reveals even more of what goes on behind the farm-shed door and aims to make real changes for animals. Look out for the TV advertisement screening now. Our other campaign, “Go Veg” has the support of some prominent and very caring New Zealanders and encourages people to try going veg. This is the most active way anyone can make a difference for animals. Have you taken the pledge yet?

We are also keen on hearing your suggestions about other ways to help animals. Please take part in the survey in this month’s bulletin and get yourself into the draw to win a Stop Factory Farming t-shirt.
Debra Ashton, Managing Director
We need YOU! Take part in SAFE’s survey and tell us what you think about our e-mail bulletins. It’ll take just 2 minutes and in return you’ll be in the draw to win an awesome stop factory farming t-shirt!
The SAFE Christchurch office needs help! Since the earthquakes SAFE Christchurch staff have been working from a tiny temporary space while waiting to return to the old office in the red zone. We have now been told this won’t be happening, and SAFE Executive Director Hans Kriek is asking for help to find a new office space.
Meet SAFE’s new piggie friend – Wiglet! A factory farm escapee’s life at a sanctuary supported by SAFE.
SAFE GO CRAZY for go veg and stop factory farming! Hugging vegetarians, bake sales, stop factory farming information- it’s all been happening in your local area ...
SAFE’S STARS! More in our series about SAFE’s fabulous volunteers and supporters.
BOOK A SPEAKER and hear more about SAFE’s new campaigns! With the launch of two new campaigns ’Stop Factory Farming’ and ’GoVeg’ SAFE has created two brand new talks – available to book in your area!
campaign updates
TELL THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION you don’t want colony battery cages in New Zealand! A new phase of SAFE’s Stop Factory Farming campaign has begun and your help is needed to mobilise support from the political parties! Send an e-card now
A CAGE IS A CAGE!
Discover the truth about ‘colony battery cages’ with SAFE’s awesome new TV ad! Don’t to be fooled by a new style cage - as part of our Stop Factory Farming campaign we’re beaming the message into homes all over the country right now!
INCREASED SUFFERING REVEALS FAILURE OF ANIMAL TESTING SYSTEM
The vast majority of animal experiments in New Zealand are undertaken to increase profits of agricultural companies, with the latest animal experimentation report showing testing is up 35% on last year! Controversial genetic engineering company AgResearch has also released details of macabre experiments on mice and cows resulting in a single ’successful’ deformed calf – experiments undertaken to produce cows with ’added value’ to the dairy industry.
EAT LIKE A GENIUS; SAFE’S NEW GO VEG CAMPAIGN!
Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln – what did these outstanding minds have in common? They lived as vegetarians, a lifestyle choice on the rise - benefitting animals, the environment and human health. Why not give it a go yourself? Go Veg launches nationwide on Nov 1st. Pledge to go veg NOW and we’ll help. Already veg or vegan? Take the pledge to show your support and get tips to share with friends and family!

staff picks and gems
“MEAT LOVING CHEF bites off a taste of a compassionate lifestyle – and likes it so much he decides to stick at it!
”MAUI’S DOLPHINS ARE A NATIONAL ICON – and critically endangered. Why did the New Zealand Government vote against protecting them? Find out more ...
WHO ARE YOU CALLING “BIRD BRAIN”? – Find out how birds are smarter than you might think!

‘WIN GOODIES’ VEGUCATED DVD!
Keen to find out the benefits of a GO VEG lifestyle? Enter to win a copy of the award-winning movie ’Vegucated’ where three hardened meat eaters take up a 6-week veg challenge! E-mail us with your name and address. Closes November 12.
OCTOBER 2012
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HELP YOUR FAVOURITE NZ HEROS
spread the Go Veg message! SAFE’s new Go Veg campaign aims to spread a positive Go Veg message across New Zealand. New ads feature some of New Zealand’s fantastic vegan and vegetarian role models. They’ve put themselves out there, now we need YOU to push it forward! Will you help?
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT REVIEW – KEEP UP THE PRESSURE
Thanks to everyone who made a submission during the Animal Welfare Act review! While public submissions have closed, SAFE remains determined to ensure MPs support SAFE’s proposed changes to animal welfare law. Find out more and take action:
 
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“GOT THE MID WEEK BLUES? Here’s an adorable video of a pair of best friends to cheer you up!
 
“DID YOU KNOW that animals could talk? Find out what they’ve got to say for themselves!
 
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TEMPEH ‘BACON’
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EASY-PEASY BANANA ICE CREAM
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COCONUT/CHOCOLATE CUSTARD
 
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OUR CURRENT GOVERNMENT
seems hell-bent on allowing the introduction of the new but still cruel colony cage systems for layer hens, meaning animals will continue to suffer for many more decades to come. SAFE’s Hans Kriek blogs about how you can take action to help animals now.