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| Choosing to shop compassionately and ethically has just become a whole lot easier. SAFE’s cruelty-free online store now includes a huge range of over 400 cruelty-free products. Outstanding! The diverse and exciting collection includes the latest in t-shirt designs, bags, wallets, shoes, cookbooks, makeup and a huge selection of delicious sweets, chocolates and even dairy-free cheeses. All the profits go directly to SAFE to help fund our work, so there’s even more reason to shop till you drop (or exhaust your credit card!). We deliver everywhere! Check out us out! |
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WANTED: SAFE volunteers to help with a range of activities, from distributing campaign materials to holding stalls, displays and collections. Wherever you are, we need you! Email sacha@safe.org.nz. | |
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JOBS AT SAFE! Two positions have become vacant at SAFE for a couple of lucky individuals: Christchurch (Fundraising coordinator) and Auckland (Shop manager). | |
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CHILDREN between the ages of four to thirteen can enter the SAFE LovePigs colouring competition. Check it out. | |
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SAFE IS CALLING for nominations for Board members who have expertise in the areas of legal, marketing, finance, strategic planning and business management. Election of officers will be at SAFE’s 2010 Annual General Meeting. | |
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THE BIRD RESCUE TRUST need volunteers willing to help care for lost, sick and injured birds. The work is tremendously rewarding and there is a lovely team of employees and volunteers there. | |
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RESPLENDENT QUETZAL This dazzling animal appears on flags, stamps and currency as the proud symbol of Guatemala. But these multi-coloured creatures are much more than a pretty picture on a coat of arms. Meet a legendary bird with a strange diet and an even stranger song. |
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| delicious meat-free recipes |
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SAVOURY Sara’s cabbage rolls |
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DESSERT Mini cinnamon rolls |
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DESSERT Chocolate afghans |
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| campaign updates |
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS DOLPHIN BAN A coalition between SAFE, WSPA, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and Project Jonah has received a favourable response from the government to no longer keep dolphins in captivity in New Zealand. |
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CAFÉS AGAINST FACTORY FARMING SAFE is compiling a national list of retailers, cafés and eateries that no longer use battery eggs and/or factory-farmed pork products. If you know of any place that no longer uses either, please email us their name and address safe@safe.org.nz. |
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SAY NO TO RELIGIOUS SLAUGHTER Despite a recent law change making it illegal to slaughter animals without pre-stunning, animals in New Zealand will continue to have their throats slit without first being rendered unconscious. |
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BOOK BUY: ON THE MENU: ANIMAL WELFARE
Sue Cross takes a hard and stark look at the agriculture industry. Actress Julie Walters says, ”I think this book is a must read for anyone who eats dairy, fish or meat, or who shops in a supermarket.” Available at Whitcoulls now for $32. |
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| cruelty free giveaways |
B_E_E PRIZE PACK Be clean and green with this funky gift pack from B_E_E, the only cleaning products Green Tick certified. This laundry gift pack includes a delicates wash laundry powder, a natural whitener and a funky B_E_E tee (large size) valued at $50. To enter, simply email your name and postal details. ENTER NOW! |
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| Congratulations to Kathryn Hartley, Anthea Brown and Zoe Neave who each won the Say No to Factory Farming reusable shopping bags. |
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| fancy new shop arrivals |
THE ENVIRONMENTAL TOOTHBRUSH Who knew that simply switching toothbrushes could help the planet? These fantastic new toothbrushes have handles made from sustainably-grown bamboo, biodegradable polymer bristles, and are even packaged in a simple cardboard sleeve so the whole lot can safely decompose in your home compost! |
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