Animals 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 create a better future for animals.
SAFE has launched a major new campaign calling for an end to factory farming in Aotearoa, backed by a public petition and a nationwide advertising campaign exposing the reality of intensive animal farming.
On 2 April 2026, the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill passed by a landslide majority. This means from 1 August 2026, greyhounds will no longer be forced to race for gambling profits, bringing an end to an industry responsible for decades of suffering.