in the media
A highly successful charitable trust in Nelson which brings together troubled youth and unwanted homeless dogs has had its government funding cut. The Nelson Ark has lost $46,000 from the Ministry for Social Development's enterprising communities programme which accounts for a large chunk of the charitable trust's $100,000 annual operating costs. The Ark operates an animal rescue shelter and uses unwanted dogs to help rehabilitate and educate young people and the elderly. Please politely email the Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett, to encourage her to reconsider her department’s decision to discontinue to fund the vital programme. Email paula.bennettmp@parliament.govt.nz
CHRISTCHURCH VOLUNTEERS have been setting up library displays around the city to spread our message far and wide.
LYTTELTON STREET PARTY included a SAFE BBQ offering delicious vegetarian sausages to hundreds of party-goers.
PIGS IN MUD took on an entirely new meaning when two brave SAFErs recently entered the Mud Sweat & Tears Challenge in Christchurch.
IF HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISORY is your speciality, SAFE is looking for someone to donate some advice and expertise for reviewing its HR procedures. If you feel you can help, please email SAFE’s administrator at fiona@safe.org.nz.
inspiring animal profiles
TARANTULA
Arachnophobia is the most common phobia in the world, but when it comes to tarantulas there is actually very little to fear. These slow moving arachnids are virtually harmless to humans and there has never been a single confirmed human death from a tarantula bite.
delicious meat-free recipes
SOUP
Cream of spinach
SAVOURY
Chickpea patties
DESSERT
Chocolate madeira cake
campaign updates
PUPPY MILLS EXPOSED
Current affairs programme 60 Minutes recently exposed shocking conditions on puppy breeding farms in New Zealand that provided disturbing reasons not to buy animals from pet shops.
SAFE OPPOSES LIKELY PANDA IMPORTS
Proposals to bring two giant pandas to New Zealand have been slammed by SAFE. Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast, with the support of Prime Minister John Key, has been discussing the acquisition of two captive Chinese pandas with Chinese officials.
TOUGHER ANIMAL CRUELTY PENALTIES INTRODUCED
SAFE is pleased that the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill was unanimously passed in parliament. This bill will see fines for animal cruelty double and also increase jail time for offenders.
 
 
cruelty free giveaways
LITTLE BIRD ORGANICS
Mouth-watering macaroons and all the flavours to tempt you with! That’s right we’ve found them, they’re delicious, and best of all they’re good for you. Handmade and local, Little Bird Organicsmake them from the finest raw, organic ingredients and jam-pack them full of goodness. We have one gift pack to give away containing a packet of each flavour. To enter, email us with your name and postal details. If you simply can’t wait, why not purchase some of these macaroons now from SAFE’s online shop. ENTER NOW!
Congratulations to Ami Holifield who has won the Pure & Green Organics gift pack.  
 
 
fancy new shop arrivals
NEW KIWI COOKBOOK
Feeling less than inspired in the kitchen? We are happy to introduce a brand new vegan cookbook made by and for New Zealanders, with local ingredients and Kiwi-sized measurements. With 500 recipes, each one with its own picture, you’ll finally be able to let out that inner chef who has been longing for some fresh meal ideas.
7 JULY 2010 #12
take action
SAVE THE ARK!
Please politely email the Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett, to encourage her to review her department’s decision to discontinue funding The Ark’s compassionate youth programme. Email paula.bennettmp@parliament.govt.nz
wild and watchable
CLEVER CROWS quickly adapt to living in a big city and soon utilise local resources at their disposal.
OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE star Robyn Malcolm and SAFE’s campaign director Hans Kriek discuss the status of the pig industry and where to from here.
CAUGHT on film - The Montana bear boogie!
 
staff picks and gems
Oscar the cat is one of the world’s first bionic cats.
A Morrinsville piggery has been fined for odour-related offences after local schoolchildren had to pinch their noses in class to block intense smells.
Many of us are fuelled on coffee, but are you harming the environment?