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August 8 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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SAFE

Fickling Convention Centre

546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings
Auckland, 1042 New Zealand

Rise for Animals Summit

SAFE is excited to bring you the 2026 Rise for Animals Summit – a first-of-its-kind gathering for anyone who cares about creating a better future for animals in Aotearoa. Whether you’re already involved in animal advocacy, work in rescue or rehab, want to boost your knowledge for your career, or just want to understand the big issues animals face in Aotearoa, this is for you!

Are you ready to make a difference?

This summit is all about learning, collaborating, and sharing bold ideas to make real change happen.

Featuring a stacked lineup of incredible speakers, Rise for Animals is your chance to level up your knowledge, connect with passionate changemakers and people in your community, and leave inspired with the tools to make an impact.

Be a part of the movement – don’t miss out! 

What to expect…

 

Inspiring Speaker Sessions

Hear from leading voices on what’s really going on for animals in Aotearoa. We’ll dig into the limitations of our current laws, the harsh realities of factory farming, and the systemic issues weaved throughout New Zealand’s animal welfare system. These sessions will give you a clear picture of where change is most needed – and how you can be a part of it.

Expert Panel Discussions

Join in on the conversation with activists, scientists, legal experts, and movement leaders, where they’ll break down complex topics and share fresh perspectives on how we can push for real progress for animals in Aotearoa.

Skills-Focused Workshops

Effective animal advocacy: What is the problem you are trying to solve?
We all want to make the biggest impact on the lives of animals and the first step in developing a successful campaign is defining the overall problem, identifying the specific causes and their consequences.

Because how you define a problem will determine how you work on it: what tactics you will use to solve the issue. This 40 minute interactive session will provide you with tools to be able to understand the root causes so you can identify the specific solutions that will have the most impact.

Rangatahi-Focused Session

Spotlighting the voices of young animal advocates, this space invites connection, idea-sharing, and a deeper understanding of how we can work together to challenge systems that exploit animals. Expect to be empowered with concepts and tools valuable to young people determined to create a just future for animals.

 

All tickets include a provided lunch.

Please note: all food on site will be 100% vegan.

This event is for everyone, so don’t hesitate reach out if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.