in the media
Over 600 caring New Zealanders have sent heartfelt messages to John Key, urging him and his government to ban sow and farrowing crates. Renata Johnston wrote: “Pigs are as intelligent as dogs and can feel terror and pain. We must wake up today to the reality of the suffering of these sentient beings. New Zealanders have shown they want pigs to be given more consideration and they want them to be protected. Please take action now.” Have your say too!
WELLINGTON volunteers are needed to help with an exciting weekend vigil to highlight intensive pig farming. Email for details.
SAVE ANIMALS invited to attend the next vegan potluck on Saturday 20 March. All welcome. Email the local coordinator for details.
SAFE TOOK its message to the Healthy Living Festival in Lower Hutt recently to garner support for the pig campaign.
RUPERT the rescued rooster needs a new home. He isn’t alone either. SAFE supporter Jasper Mackensie says he has four young active and vocal feathered friends that need a new Canterbury home too.
make a wish come true
PIG POSTCARDS
SAFE printed 20,000 postcards submissions but within a week they have almost all gone! If you would like to fund (or partly fund) a further 10,000 at a cost of $685 please contact amanda@safe.org.nz or call 09 361 5646.
Thanks Jewel!
Last bulletin we asked for assistance to fund the cost of newspaper adverts to appear in the Herald on Sunday. No sooner had the plea gone out that SAFE supporter Jewel Scott came to the rescue. Thanks Jewel. You’re a gem!		 
inspiring animal profiles
TOUCANS
Toucans are one of the world’s most popular birds, well known for their characteristically large bill and bright colours. Their popularity has seen the toucan used as logos for products from Fruit Loops to Guinness Stout and they continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
delicious meat-free recipes
SOUP
Corn chowder
SOUP
Mushroom and leek
SAVOURY
Lentil casserole
campaign updates
YOUR SAY MATTERS! CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
Since the launch of the Your Say Matters! campaign, SAFE has distributed 20,000 submission postcards, 1700 people have made online submissions, 600 people have sent personal messages to John Key and a national advertising campaign has begun. The nation is again debating pigs.
PUBLIC TALK FOR PIGS
Those attending the Keep Cruelty Off Your Plate public talk at Auckland University next week will learn the best way to help end pig cruelty, and how we can secure a ban on cruel crates.
CUBICLE DAIRYING STILL LIKELY
The recent withdrawal of the applications to establish cubicle dairy farms housing 18,000 cows is no reason for premature celebration, according to SAFE campaign director Hans Kriek.
AN OCEAN WITHOUT FISH?
Find out why movie-goers were stunned to be offered free fish-friendly samples by SAFE volunteers after watching the movie End of the Line.
 
 
cruelty free giveaways
ERE PEREZ MAKE UP
Make up’s never been easier thanks to the Ere Perez 3-step makeup kit and online makeup application guide. Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics is dedicated to supplying healthy, natural make up that suits every skin type and leaves your skin glowing. They never test their products on animals and are accredited by Choose Cruelty Free. We have one Radiant makeup kit valued at $130 to give away. To enter, email us with your name and postal details. ENTER NOW
Congratulations to our Ayana Organics winner, Rebekah Robinson.  
 
fancy new shop arrivals
SOY CONDENSED MILK
Homemade cakes, pies and even fudge can now be dairy-free with this exciting new product available at the SAFE shop! Perfect as a replacement in all your favourite recipes, it works just as well as a fabulous creamer for your next cup of coffee. Check it out!
26 MARCH 2010 #6
take action
HELP THE PIGS
Postal and online submissions to Prime Minister John Key calling for a ban on cruel sow and farrowing crates continue to flood in. Have you signed yet? More
WORK-BEE HELP - TOMORROW
Christchurch volunteers are being called on to assist with a massive working-bee to stuff envelopes from 10am this Saturday. Lunch provided! Email Sacha.
wild and watchable
CAJOLING bored friends into continuing to play with you is not limited to humans.
JUST ADD WATER and go ”Wow! That’s expensive!”
HOW THE little piggy who couldn’t walk was saved from the chop!
 
staff picks and gems
THE YEAR OF the Tiger has been billed as the big cat’s best chance to escape extinction, but activists say poaching and government inaction are undermining a campaign to double the number of wild tigers.
DAIRY FARMERS are on notice by Minister after being told to clean up their act.
SCIENCE conference attracts protests over tests on beagles.