Animal advocate says Port Taranaki’s reputation at risk over involvement in live cattle exports

March 16th, 2020

The live export of 3300 cattle to China is planned this weekend from Port Taranaki – the second similar shipment since the end of January this year. (File photo) A port company which helps businesses export live cattle as a way to diversify its trade is out of step with public opinion and risks reputational harm, an animal welfare advocate says.

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