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New Zealand has grown up with a love for Dog and his mate, Wal. Since 1976 their traditional best-mate tomfoolery has made us proud to be animal-loving kiwis. Dog is undeniably an adorable character and everybody wants him. Well this week you can try your best to snaffle them both up skylarking on a surfboard, on their way to Bondi apparently. ’Next Stop Bondi’ is an original print kindly donated to SAFE by Murray Ball himself. It is one of 50 prized-works produced by 45 distinguished or upcoming New Zealand artists. Aside from being talented artists, they have a passion for animals and have generously contributed works to help raise funds for SAFE.

SAFE’s Bid For Freedom charity art auction launches this Saturday, hosted by television host Jaquie Brown and opened by Auckland mayor John Banks. It is anticipated that it will be a rewarding event with all of the proceeds being used to campaign against factory farming. The star-studded artist line-up includes a few extraordinary works from different types of artists - namely entertainer Jools Topp of the Topp Twins, and musician Ruban Nielson of the Mint Chicks.

Bid For Freedom is SAFE’s fifth charity auction. While my ability to paint or draw is at best limited to flamboyant stick figures, I do know the art of appreciation which is why I must acknowledge SAFE’s promotions manager, Amanda Sorrenson. Amanda continues to do a sensational job enlisting support from those within the art world who have a desire to aid animals in New Zealand. Amanda says the calibre of the work and level of support this year has been outstanding.

”I am delighted to have the support of so many generous New Zealand artists. They have all been moved by the desire to see an end to the cruelty endured by factory farmed animals,” says Amanda.

SAFE is extremely grateful to all of the contributing artists for their support for SAFE. Now it is time for some serious bidding on some fine work, including the cute sheepdog!

Anthony Terry
Director

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Quarantined genetically engineered ’farm animals’ grazed on a grassy knoll at Christchurch International Airport. The animals formed an alarming backdrop for departing and arriving international visitors, who were issued with biohazard suits to protect themselves from GE contamination. More ...

SAFE ART AUCTION
SAFE’s fifth annual Charity Art Auction, A Bid For Freedom, will be hosted by television personality Jaquie Brown, and officially opened by Auckland mayor John Banks. The auction features an impressive collection of over 40 works by some of New Zealand’s most renowned artists. Notable entries include works by artist musicians Ruban Nielson (Mint Chicks) and Jools Topp (Topp Twins). More ...


SAFE AT NATURAL HEALTH EXPO
Volunteers took the SAFE message to the Hamilton public at the Natural Health Expo recently. Organisers reported that it was very successful in that they signed up over 30 new volunteers and sold hundreds of SAFE’s LovePigs bags. A pile of info on factory farming was handed out to people as well. Great stuff guys!

WORLD VEGAN DAY CELEBRATION
On Saturday, the 1st of November, SAFE Christchurch will celebrate World Vegan Day by handing out Fry’s vegan food samples to the public around lunchtime. If you can help, please email sacha@safe.org.nz.

SAFE MEETINGS - CHRISTCHURCH
SAFE Christchurch holds monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month, and you are invited to join in! SAFE holds regular monthly film evenings, showing animal advocacy and environmental films. Our next event is at 7pm on Thursday 6 November at SAFE, Level 1, 145 Armagh St. Put this date in your diary! Contact sacha@safe.org.nz for info.

CHRISTCHURCH COLLECTIONS
Can you help collect donations for SAFE on Friday 7th or Saturday 8th November at The Palms mall? Email sacha@safe.org.nz.

SAFE TALK A compassionate New Zealand
As we come close to the election, campaign officer Eliot Pryor wonders out loud what kiwis really think about animals. More ...

NEW SAFE TEES OUT!
SAFE now has four new funky designs for men and women, so you can show the world that loving animals and SAFE is really cool. ”Many New Zealanders aren’t aware that pigs, chickens and dairy cows are some of the worst treated animals in New Zealand. It’s great to have these new designs available to spark conversation and educate people as to why these animals deserve our love and respect,” says shop manager Caro Warburton. Order now.

SAFE ANNUAL APPEAL
COLLECTORS WANTED
On Friday 19th December (and Saturday 20th) street appeal collectors around New Zealand will become part of SAFE’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Will you be one of them? More ...

ORGANISERS WANTED
Are you willing to help organise SAFE’s annual street appeal in your small conrner of New Zealand? Email Sacha at: sacha@safe.org.nz.

  

28 OCTOBER 2008 #59



It’s drawing closer to SAFE’s street appeal and we are sure many of you are about to get busy rounding up friends and family to get involved with this year’s collection! Organising people can be hungry work but we’ve got you covered. Enter the prize draw and you could win a delicious handmade snack pack from Eat Right Foods.

There are three $25 prize packs to be won, each containing Choc-holics Cookies, Energy Balls and Date & Apple Cookies.

Eat Right Foods’ allergen-sensitive cakes and cookies are handmade in New Zealand and contain mainly local New Zealand certified-organic ingredients. Scrumptious!

To enter the draw, email us with your name and postal details and the answer to the following question:

Q) When is SAFE’s street appeal?

Congratulations to Isabella McCarthy, who has won a fantastic prize from Ere Perez.

LEMON COCONUT & WHITE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
SAFE’s aficionado cook Amanda says these are the best!

In a bowl place:
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup coconut
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Zest of 2-3 lemons (finely grated rind)

Add wet ingredients:
1 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla essence
1 Tbs vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup lemon juice (add water to make up balance) 1/2 cup vegan white choc chips* (optional)

Spoon the mixture evenly into paper cups, set into muffin trays. Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius but watch them. When they are cooling place a white choc button on the top. This will form a little icing circle to decorate and will harden. Makes 24 cupcakes.
* Available at SAFE’s Cruelty Free shop.