Protect the Ban on Live Export

On the 30th of April, New Zealand enacted a world-leading ban on the live export of animals by sea. The ban was overwhelmingly supported by citizens and was recommended by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC). The ban will spare hundreds of thousands of animals from the horrors of live export. National and Act are seeking to reverse the ban on live animal exports, posing a significant risk to animal welfare.

You can make a difference by showing Christopher Luxon (National Party Leader) and David Seymour (ACT Party leader) that there is significant support in the general New Zealand community for ending the live export of animals. Email them today using our template email:

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Dear National and Act Party,

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding recent statements indicating that there may be efforts to reverse the ban on live animal exports by sea. As someone who cares deeply about animal welfare, I would like to voice my strong support for the ban.

The overwhelming support from New Zealanders and the international community for the ban is evident. During the review process, the vast majority of submissions, specifically 86%, advocated for a total ban on live animal exports by sea. This is a clear reflection of the widespread concern and desire for improved animal welfare standards in New Zealand.

The rest of the world is also moving away from live animal exports due to the significant animal welfare concerns associated with this practice. Australia, Luxembourg, and the European Union are all considering or have taken steps to phase out live animal exports, with high levels of public support for such measures.

There can never be a gold standard for live animal export. The voyage times and the journey through the tropics will always be arduous for animals and the destination countries often have little to no animal welfare legislation.

I respectfully request that you support and protect the ban on live animal exports to ensure that animals are treated with compassion and respect. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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