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SAFE calls for urgent action for salmon ahead of marine heatwave
December 14th, 2022SAFE is calling for urgent action to protect vulnerable farmed salmon, ahead of what NIWA has predicted to be a “significant” marine heatwave this summer. Marine heatwaves can have a devastating impact on marine ecosystems and animals. Without urgent action, millions of intensively farmed salmon across the country will suffer,...
Ticking timebomb: SAFE calls for urgent action for salmon ahead of marine heatwave
December 14th, 2022Ticking timebomb: SAFE calls for urgent action for salmon ahead of marine heatwave Source: SAFE For Animals — SAFE is calling for urgent action to protect vulnerable farmed salmon, ahead of what NIWA has predicted to be a “significant” marine heatwave this summer. Read more
Heat stress-related deaths prompt ‘urgent calls for improved Government oversight’
December 8th, 2022SAFE is urgently renewing calls for a Commissioner for Animals, following the Ministry for Primary Industries’ investigation into heat stress-related deaths of several pigs on a livestock truck earlier this year. The deaths occurred aboard a livestock truck and trailer operated by Te Awamutu company Osborne’s Transport, which arrived at...
‘It’s got to stop’ – Greyhound euthanised after suffering broken back
December 6th, 2022Animal rights organisation SAFE is renewing calls for the Government to ban greyhound racing after yet another greyhound has lost their life due to horrific injuries sustained on the track. The greyhound, How’s the Luck, suffered a broken back and dislocated neck after a fall at the Christchurch tracks on...
What’s in a name: Is the term ‘plant-based’ a help or hindrance when it comes to the vegan activist movement?
December 1st, 2022Shakespeare said "A rose by any other word would smell as sweet", but how much weight does a name really hold? Last month, the Vegan Society marked World Vegan Month by investigating consumer attitudes towards ‘plant-based’ and 'vegan' terminology, and wh
Damning report outlines doubts on future of greyhound racing – SAFE
November 29th, 2022In response to a petition from the Greyhound Protection League calling for a ban on greyhound racing in New Zealand, the Select Committee has released a damning report outlining doubts as to whether the industry retains the social licence required to operate. Read more
Animal abuse, extensive injuries and methamphetamine: Is the end near for New Zealand’s greyhound racing industry?
November 17th, 2022Is the bell finally tolling for greyhound racing in New Zealand? If conversations and media stories with Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty are to be believed, the industry’s days may very well be numbered. After yet another horror weekend on Auckland’s race
Fresh concerns over granted consent for controversial Salmon farm – SAFE
November 15th, 2022Despite strong opposition from community groups and environmental and animal welfare organisations, New Zealand King Salmon’s controversial bid for an open ocean salmon farm in the Cook Strait has won resource consent from Marlborough District Council. Read more
‘End of the cage age’ a concerning misnomer – SAFE For Animals
November 8th, 2022SAFE is calling on the Government to put an end to all caged-hen farming in New Zealand, warning that without such action, the country will be left behind on global animal welfare standards. In recent weeks, the media has been abuzz with discussion around the demise of the ‘cage age’...
Renewed calls to ban greyhound racing after horror weekend on tracks – SAFE
November 7th, 2022Animal rights organisation SAFE is renewing calls for the Government to end greyhound racing after yet another horror weekend on the tracks. Sunday alone saw nine injuries and four broken bones in Auckland. In one race, a lure break-down caused multiple collisions, but this was not even the main factor...
‘Kind’ cages, horses who love to race and other lies we tell ourselves
November 3rd, 2022The ‘end of the cage age’ has been a hot topic in New Zealand media over the past few days. Unfortunately, though the end of 2022 will bring with it a ban on battery cages, colony cages will remain legal. While they’re marketed as a ‘kinder’ option, what
SAFE renews calls for a ban on rodeo ahead of summer season
October 21st, 2022Every summer, countless animals are subjected to fear, stress, risk of injury and death – all for the sake of ‘entertainment.’ Ahead of this weekend’s season opening, SAFE is calling for an end to rodeo in Aotearoa. Around 35 rodeos take place in New Zealand each year, many including activities...
‘Proposed land-based salmon farms an animal welfare disaster waiting to happen’
October 14th, 2022SAFE is urging the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to reconsider plans for a proposed land-based salmon farm in light of growing animal welfare concerns with fish farming. The $16.7 million project, led by Mt Cook Alpine Salmon and backed by MPI, is reportedly set to be developed in the...