New Zealand’s Animal welfare committee compromised by farming lobby ties

SAFE is raising serious conflict of interest concerns after the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) confirmed it will retain committee member Sandra Faulkner following her election as Vice President of Federated Farmers.

SAFE calls for removal of Andrew Hoggard from animal welfare role

Before the 2023 general election, Andrew Hoggard was the head of farming lobby group Federated Farmers. Yet he now serves as the minister responsible for animal welfare – despite being deeply entangled with the very industries that profit from animal exploitation.

We’re calling on the Prime Minister to reassign the animal welfare portfolio. Here’s why…