director’s message
Welcome to 2009. I trust your New Year celebrations were memorable and joyful. Except for the statutory holidays both SAFE offices remained open. Yeah, yeah. Little holiday humbugs we are but I prefer to think we are just a diligent and dedicated bunch! I am delighted however that another successful annual appeal has been achieved and exciting new things are emerging for the year (such as this new look bulletin!). If you helped with the appeal, thank you. Many hands pitched in to successfully raise nearly $290,000, which is an awesome effort given we’re in a recession. The financial crisis has certainly taken its toll across the globe and SAFE is not immune to it either, but am I overly worried?
 
SCHOOL DEFENDS PIGS
Epsom Girls Grammar School (EGGS) students were so outraged when they heard about the plight of factory farmed pigs that they decided to hold a three-day awareness campaign at their school called Uncaged.
 
VEGAN-POWERED TRIATHLON!
Legendary international vegan athlete Carl Lewis has said “Most athletes have the worst diet in the world, and they compete in spite of it.” Another top athlete Brendan Brazier, a professional tri-athlete and vegan for six years, believes that “a vegan diet is optimal for high performance athletes.” For the past four years vegan triathletes from around New Zealand have been battling it out, while of course having fun. Next month they will do it all again.
 
inspiring animal profiles
GIANT ARMADILLO
• How many ants can an armadillo eat in one meal?
• What is so unique about their offspring?

Find out the answers to these questions and why the giant armadillo is so fascinating.
 
delicious meat-free recipes
SOUPS
Caro’s pumpkin and split pea
SALADS
Barbecued corn with semi-dried tomatoes and avocado
SWEET TREATS
Moravian ginger cookies
 
campaign updates
LOOKING TOWARDS 2009
After a hectic year that saw many achievements and hundreds of SAFE campaign activities throughout the country, SAFE ended the year on a high with another successful annual appeal. SAFE campaign director Hans Kriek looks at the year ahead.
 
CIRCUS IN TOWN
Christchurch SAFE volunteers had their chance to participate in the Free Jumbo campaign last weekend when a large roadside demonstration was held. Passers by tooted their support for SAFE’s opposition to Loritz Circus’ continued incarceration of the solitary elephant Jumbo.
 
cruelty free giveaways
 
 
SAFE MEMBERSHIP AND CRUELTY FREE GIFT PACK
This bulletin we are giving away a SAFE membership pack worth over $70. This prize includes a one-year SAFE membership/renewal and cruelty free goodies. To enter, please email us with your name and contact details. ENTER NOW!
 
Congratulations to Bridget Jones who won last bulletin’s scrumptious cruelty free pack.
  
 
fancy new shop arrivals
 
PARMAZANO!
Get ready for the taste sensation of dairy free parmesan. This grated hard cheese replacer comes in a convenient shaker ready for sprinkling over pasta, pizza, salad, soups, scrambled tofu or whatever your heart desires. Made with a base of soya flour, Parmazano is free from artificial colours and preservatives and made in a nut-free factory. Retails at $10.
 
13 JANUARY 2009 #1
 
 
ANNUAL APPEAL
Ending 2008 on a high!
 
CIRCUS PROTESTS
South Islanders wanted
 
ANIMALS ON SHOW
SAFE’s latest education resource underway
 
wild and watchable!
 
FRIENDS COME in all sizes! An Asian elephant has become bosom buddies with a stray dog, Bella.
 
INJURED dog saves the life of his canine mate.
 
EINSTEIN, the talking parrot, amazes his audience with his amazing talent.
 
staff picks and gems!
 
 
THE SANCTUARY
A stunning newly released book for any coffee table.
 
PODCAST #13
A review of 2008 and discussion about police spies.
 
ALANIS MORISSETTE
Her secret to looking hot and healthy!
 
8 FOOT SATIVA
SAFE help sponsor new hardcore animal rights video.