SAFE For Animals, Author at SAFE | For Animals

Controversial live export from Napier accepted ‘in principle’

September 17th, 2019

A controversial export of 4700 live cattle has left Napier and is en route to China, after the Ministry for Primary Industries allowed it to go ahead. Director Animal Health and Welfare, Chris Rodwell, said the decision had been made following “a thorough inspection by MPI vets”. Read more

Survey shows majority of Kiwis support banning animal test

October 17th, 2019

A campaign to ban the Forced Swim Test in New Zealand is in line with public opinion, according to a new survey commissioned by the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society (NZAVS) and SAFE. The Forced Swim Test forces small animals such as rats or mice to swim in an inescapable beaker...

Live export ship due to berth at Napier Port today

October 16th, 2019

A live export ship is due to berth at Napier Port today, despite widespread calls to halt the live export trade while it is under review. According to Napier Port’s website, live export carrier Ganado Express is scheduled to berth at Napier Port today. Read more

New footage shows dairy industry continues to cause suffering for cows and calves – SAFE

October 8th, 2019

New footage shows cows chasing after a trailer and repeatedly calling for their calves, as the baby animals are removed. This follows footage released by winter cropping campaigners, showing a calf being roughly thrown into a trailer and another one kicked. Read more

Photos showing petition to ban cruel animal testing at Parliament

October 4th, 2019

A 25,000 strong petition was presented to Parliament today, on World Animal Day, urging a total ban on the Forced Swim Test. The Forced Swim Test involves forcing small animals such as rats or mice to swim in an inescapable beaker of water until they ‘give up’ and float. Read...

Live export review ignores 99% of exported farmed animals – SAFE NZ

October 1st, 2019

The Government’s review of the live export trade ignores 99% of exported farmed animals. A Cabinet paper from Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s office on the then proposed review of the live export trade was released last week. The paper proposes five options, which include the Minister’s preferred option of a...

Help us continue helping animals in need

As a charity, SAFE is reliant on the support of caring people like you to carry out our valuable work. Every gift goes towards providing education, undertaking research and campaigning for the benefit of all animals. SAFE is a registered charity in New Zealand (CC 40428). Contributions of $5 or more are tax-deductible.