On the anniversary of the live export ban, SAFE urges the Government to stand firm

April 30th, 2024

Today marks the one-year anniversary of New Zealand’s groundbreaking ban on live export by sea, a move hailed globally as a pioneering leap forward for animal welfare. Since its implementation on 30 April 2023, tens of thousands of animals have been spared the harrowing ordeal of sea journeys to countries with inadequate animal protection laws.

The True Cost of Dairy

Right now, throughout Aotearoa, thousands of newborn calves are being taken from their mothers, trucked off in the cold, and killed. Branded as disposable by-products of the dairy industry, they are fragile, voiceless, and deserve so much more.

Your compassion today can create a future where every animal is valued.