in the media
The pig cruelty debate continues thanks to brave individuals, who risk prosecution to help reveal the reality for a pig on a factory farm. Close Up once again brings shocking images into our living rooms for us all to see. How many more suffering pigs do we have to show before New Zealanders take action? We must act. We must boycott pork products since it seems to be the only action that will shock the pork industry into finally taking animal welfare seriously.
A PUBLIC SCREENING of Earthlings, a controversial documentary that challenges humanity’s attitude towards animals will screen next month in Whangarei.
HAMILTON VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with the stall at the Pet Expo this weekend. If you can help, email hamilton@safe.org.nz
VEGGIE GIRL, a new kiwi blogger, shares her adventures of going meat-free for 30 days. Check it out.
THE PUBLIC ARE OUTRAGED by the way in which many pigs are being reared on farms around New Zealand. Read some of the recent letters being sent to the NZ Pork Board.
WATCH OPEN Rescue’s extended footage of their recent investigation at Colin Kaye’s horror piggery in Kuku Beach, Levin.
inspiring animal profiles
OCTOPUS
Can there be a better escape artist than the common octopus? These cunning molluscs have been the subject of fascination and debate among biologists for hundreds of years.
delicious meat-free recipes
SOUP
Red lentil, chickpea and chilli
SAVOURY
Scrambled tofu
DESSERT
Mango cake
campaign updates
PIG INDUSTRY ACCUSED OF DECEPTION
A leaked email shows pig farmers want to avoid public scrutiny by evading the Official Information Act so they will not face “embarrassment” from the conditions reported at their piggeries.
DON’T BE FOOLED CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
SAFE successfully launched its Don’t Be Fooled campaign outside a New World supermarket in central Wellington.
NEW PIG CRUELTY FOOTAGE SHOCKS
The country’s most viewed current affairs programme, Close Up, revealed shocking new footage last week taken on the same farm exposed by Mike King fifteen months ago. SAFE has demanded the farm be closed down immediately and that consumers boycott pork products.
 
 
cruelty free giveaways
LET THE CHICKENS OUT!
Take a message of cage-free compassion each time you shop at the supermarket or local market with SAFE’s swanky new reusable shopping bags. Let the Chickens Out! is SAFE’s latest exclusive design available for sale at SAFE’s Cruelty Free website SAFE’s Cruelty Free website. We have three of these cool new bags to give away. To enter, email us with your name and postal details. ENTER NOW!
Congratulations to Mika Smith of Wellington who has won the Little Bird Organics macaroons.  
 
 
fancy new shop arrivals
HURRAW! LIP BALMS
Don’t let the cold leave you with dry, cracked lips - let the delicious flavours of new Hurraw lip balm give you a soft and super-smooth pout. Totally vegan, raw, organic and fairtrade, they’re available in yummy coconut, sumptuous chocolate and lip-smacking tinted cinnamon.
29 JULY 2010 #13
take action
HELP END PIG CRUELTY
Help spread the word in your area about how people can help end pig cruelty. Distribute leaflets to your friends, family, workmates and neighbourhood. Email sacha@safe.org.nz to order packs of 50.
wild and watchable
CLOSE UP presenter Mike Hosking grills pork board CEO on why his industry is failing to improve conditions on pigs farms. A must see!
OUR WORLD is back on TVNZ thanks to the BBC’s Nature’s Great Events wildlife programme showcasing incredible spectacles of nature. Sunday 5pm. Watch On Demand now.
 
staff picks and gems
An opinion piece on wearing faux fur. Does it do more harm than good?
Mike Tyson. After going from professional highs to personal collapse, he’s no longer a champion or a punch line, just a fighter. And a vegan to boot!
Animal welfare writer Dr Michael Morris questions why the Code of Welfare for dogs allows cutting the ”dew claws”, and docking the tails of puppies less than four months old.