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Saturday’s election result came as no surprise. The blues celebrated while the reds bowed down, defeated. The most disappointing colour on the night was green. I feel for those within the core of the Green Party, they must feel gutted. They ran a highly effective, well-spirited campaign - flying true colours all the way - clean, green and genuine. They can certainly return to parliament with their heads held high, flanked with two, possibly three, new eco-MP warriors. Of course the true test is if any of the right wingers will give them the time of day. As for that chameleon Winston, I’m sure he is just as relieved as us that it’s all over. No loss there.

So who else had a bad night? One voter was so shocked at the election results that he called the police! I’m not sure what he was expecting them to do. Arrest all the National voters! Youthline also reported fielding calls from disheartened young voters feeling overwhelmed. Can you blame them, knowing we are going to suffer being blue for three long years?

Saturday’s election did prove one thing. That New Zealand is full of losers - the animals - over 350 million no less! While we may gripe about the state of the economy, inflation, welfare and the failing education system, millions of animals remain in a state of despair and misery, struggling to survive. The animals lost many allies and gained few political friends this week. I know Labour didn’t do enough for animals under their rule, but what governing party ever has? At least Labour had MPs sympathetic to the plight of animals. I am not convinced about National but their attempt to develop a party position on animal welfare was an abysmal effort to impress us animal folk. Nonetheless, the country has voted and we must work with what we have on offer. Hopefully, the right will prove me wrong.

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TV ADVERT A SUCCESS!
The plight of factory farmed pregnant sows like Lucy, featured in SAFE’s ’Saving Lucy’ television advertisement, has been exposed to over one million New Zealanders thanks to an extensive advertising campaign. The response from the adverts that appeared on TV3 and C4 during October and early November has been overwhelming. Campaign director Hans Kriek says the level of support from caring New Zealanders speaks volumes. More ...

PIGS BUST’D!
Central Auckland buses have been graced with free-ranging portly pink pigs during peak-hour traffic in recent weeks. SAFE pigs that is. Three people dressed as pigs got on and off buses to highlight the plight of pigs, and to encourage people to stop buying cruel pig products. More ...

AUCTION MAKES SAFE GLOW!
Amongst the throng of artists, designers and art aficionados, SAFE supporters and celebrity stars schmoozed the night away surrounded by 50 outstanding works produced by some talented New Zealand artists. Auckland mayor, Hon John Banks, gave an impassioned opening speech commending SAFE for its work defending animals in New Zealand. More ...

WORLD VEGAN DAY CELEBRATIONS
A successful vegan party that included a vegan hotdog eating competition in the country’s agriculture capital, a free vegan BBQ in the garden city and vegans running a marathon, were among the events celebrating World Vegan Day. More ...

CIRCUS FUSS IN NELSON
A protest by SAFE Nelson campaigners successfully discouraged locals from attending the visiting Loritz Circus once they were made aware of how the circus animals are kept. Nelson City Council also had to admit that they had made a mistake when it was pointed out by SAFE that they had a policy against allowing circuses with exotic animals on public land. More ...

POST UPS!
SAFE needs volunteers from around the country to help erect over 2500 posters calling for collectors. If you live in the following places and can help, please email: sacha@safe.org.nz

Whangarei       Auckland          Rotorua
Hawke’s Bay    New Plymouth   Lower and Upper Hutt
Nelson             Christchurch

SWEET TALKING!
If you have a way of persuading people over the phone we need your help phoning supporters about our upcoming street appeal. If you can help and you live in the following email: sacha@safe.org.nz.

Northland           Gisborne     Hawke’s Bay
New Plymouth     Rotorua      Palmerston North
Tauranga            Kapiti Coast     Invercargill.

CAPITAL CALLING COLLECTORS!
Wellington SAFE appeal coordinator Julie Weir encourages everyone to embrace the spirit of Christmas with the gift of time by collecting on the streets of wonderful windy Wellington. More ...

SPEAK OUT EXHIBITION
18-30th November
K Batchelor consistently uses her artistic voice to initiate positive change and speak for those without a voice. Her latest exhibition at Satellite Gallery in Auckland, entitled ’Speak Out,’ is a call to action against animal cruelty and the choices we make every day that affect the way animals are treated in the food industry and elsewhere. More ...

  

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Pure Gaisha is an awesome animal-friendly company based in Australia. They provide completely cruelty free luxury skincare and cosmetics, handmade and all 100% vegan.

To enter all you need to do is email us with your name, postal details and the answer to the following question:

Q) Name three cities where there are SAFE appeal collections.

Congratulations to Cushla Reeves, Lyndsay Wilcox and Andrea Resetar, the winners of the Eat Right Foods competition.

SAFE NEWS IN YOUR MAILBOX
Nearly 12,000 SAFE members and supporters throughout New Zealand will soon be receiving SAFE’s latest campaign report, which highlights all of SAFE’s successes and achievements over the past year. Look for it in your letterbox. It makes for impressive reading. If you are not already a member of SAFE, join now and get your copy delivered to your door. Click here.

FILM NIGHT - Chch
Thurs 20 Nov, 7pm at SAFE, Level 1, 145 Armagh St.Mad Cowboy: The Documentary. An inspirational documentary about Howard Lyman, cattle rancher turned vegan animal rights activist. This film is written and directed by Michael Tobias, a SAFE supporter from the US who last year presented a talk and film showing at SAFE. This time around we are showing the extended version of his documentary. Click here. for more info.

SAFE ON THE STREET
Keep your eyes peeled on Shortland Street over the next week to see Morgan wearing a new ‘I Love’ SAFE shirt!