Certified Factory Farming
October 6, 2026
A chicken can be bred to grow so quickly that she struggles to walk and still be raised on a farm certified by a
Animals farmed for food in New Zealand are experiencing harm on a massive scale, trapped inside systems designed to protect them. See the latest investigations, public awareness campaigns and actions that accelerate progress for animals, and learn how we can challenge and change our food system.
A chicken can be bred to grow so quickly that she struggles to walk and still be raised on a farm certified by a
SAFE has launched a major new campaign calling for an end to factory farming in Aotearoa, backed by a public petition and a nationwide
In the UK and Europe, the dairy industry is fighting to control the word ‘milk’. What does that mean for Aotearoa?
Imagine being born on Tuesday, then dead by Friday.
That might sound shocking, dystopian, unimaginable. But for nearly 40% of dairy calves born
Aotearoa had a chance to improve hens’ lives. Instead, we’re preserving factory farming.
The spread of bird flu, now confirmed in both Australia and New Zealand, has intensified concerns about how intensive animal farming can amplify the
A major new commitment by the European Commission to phase out cages and crates for farmed animals including hens and pigs highlights how far
New footage from a Taranaki pig farm has revealed the grim reality of life inside a farrowing crate for mother pigs – the same
Sadly, Kiwis may not be aware that one third of hens farmed for egg production in Aotearoa are farmed in these cruel cage systems.
The Government has taken a major step backwards for animal welfare by advancing a Bill that would allow the continued use of mating stalls
Spoiler alert… not much.
In September 2024, SAFE helped to expose harrowing footage of dead and dying sheep on a Southland mud farm. The footage gained national attention,
This Sunday is Bobby Calf Awareness Day – a day to recognise the two million newborn calves who are separated from their mothers and
When most people hear the phrase “world-best practice”, they expect it to mean the highest standards of care – for people, for animals, and
By now, you may have come across the headlines about the government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill, which has been gaining attention recently. You may