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Last weekend I was in awe at some of the most amazing wildlife photographs on Earth. I was viewing the work of the winners of the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition currently touring Australia and now on display at the Brisbane Museum.

This prestigious competition is organised by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Amateur and professional photographers alike compete to be named Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The annual competition attracts over 20,000 entries from more than 60 countries. The work is stunning, beautiful and captures animals at their best — hunting, stalking, bonding or just soaring through the sky passing the world by. Photographers with a passion for animals labour in some of the most remote places in the world seeking ‘that right shot’. You have to admire the photographers. Animals are never the easiest subjects to photograph. The exhibition caused even me to reflect why we should marvel at animals. The exhibition was extremely well attended. I hope it will tour New Zealand. Everyone deserves to share the experience. You can also buy the book version.

SAFE has commissioned three amazing professional wildlife photographs which are now circulating New Zealand as part of a campaign against fur and exotic leather. The street posters and print advertisements are the brainchild of Lowe International, one of New Zealand’s most successful creative agencies, and were created on behalf of SAFE. The images have been cleverly executed to graphically illustrate the consequences of wearing fur. Check them out!



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SAFE CAMPAIGNS AND EVENTS

POWERFUL VISUALS AGAINST FUR
SAFE is delighted to be a client of one of New Zealand's most prominent creative agencies who have produced three stunning creatives to bring awareness to the use of fur and leather from exotic animals. The "They Weren't Born To Be Worn" advertisements are part of a nationwide street poster and print media campaign. SAFE director Anthony Terry describes them as "intelligent and brilliant". more...

FREEDOM FOR PIGS OFF TO ROARING START!
Initial distribution of SAFE’s new flyer against pig cruelty has resulted in an overwhelming public response. Many people have returned the flyer with generous donations and a lot of positive feedback. “It is clear that people are fed up with the cruelty of intensive farming practices and it is heartening to see that people are putting their money where their mouth is”, says Hans Kriek, SAFE’s campaign director. more...

BITTER WEATHER KILLS NEW-BORN LAMBS
Disgraceful scenes of thousands of dying and dead lambs have once again beamed into New Zealand living rooms. As usual farmers blame ‘unseasonal’ weather and most viewers are convinced saying it’s an unfortunate cruel act of nature. more...

MIND BODY SPIRIT FESTIVAL
Christchurch SAFE volunteers held a successful stall at the bi-annual Mind Body Spirit Festival recently. Hundreds of festival-goers were interested to learn about factory farming issues, made donations and purchased SAFE merchandise. Over $200 was raised. A membership drive was also held and five new members signed up. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped out.

WEST COAST STALL
West Coast SAFE member Winona Dowell recently organised a SAFE stall in Hokitika selling vegan baking and merchandise. $200 was raised for SAFE thanks to her efforts. Good on ya, Winona!

CELEBRATIONS IN WHANGAREI
Recently Northland SAFE volunteers held an eye-catching stall marking World Vegetarian Day on the streets of Whangarei, educating the public and collecting donations. Co-coordinator Cathy Duffield reports that people were very generous, donating over $100 to SAFE! Their vegetarian pot luck dinner held the same weekend was very well attended with over 20 people participating. Keep up the great work, guys!

VEGETARIAN FILM FESTIVAL
SAFE had stalls at the Vegetarian Film Festival held in Auckland and Christchurch. Both venues reported good attendance and the festival was considered a great success. The highlight in Auckland was the vegan chocolate and nut-dipped ice-cream!

ST KEVIN’S CRAFT FAIR
Auckland SAFE office manager Caro Warburton reported she was amazed at the high attendance, groovy items on sale and the fantastic live music. The SAFE stall attracted a lot of interest. The next craft fair is set for December for those in Auckland wanting to be involved.

VEGETARIAN FOOD & LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL
An amazing event in Auckland on 1 October organised by the Vegetarian Society. Around 20 stalls offered delicious vegan and vegetarian food, information, free taste tests and cooking demonstrations. The festival attracted over 1,000 and was buzzing with activity all day. SAFE sold over $500 of merchandise, gave out around 400 cards promoting the SAFE shop, and got lots of new people signed up for the bulletin. A big thanks to Lance, Alea, Ruth, Colin and Jesse for their amazing help.

  

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SAFE is giving away 5 metal “I Say NO To Battery Eggs” pin badges. The first 5 emails with your name and address will get one! Nice!

Congratulations to Arthur (Wellington), Alec (Kaiapoi), Gerard (Kapiti Coast), Penelope (Christchurch) and Jason (Wellington) for winning the 2-1 movie passes to Fast Food Nation.

INTERNATIONAL COMEDIAN AIDS ANIMALS
Australian stand up comedian Joanne Brookfield staged her hilarious act about her beloved German Shepherd cross Murphy in Christchurch recently and raised money for SAFE in the process. SAFE was delighted to have been associated with Joanne’s international-class act sticking up for animals and at her support for SAFE’s work. more...

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHRISTCHURCH volunteer meeting Thursday 19 October, 7- 9pm at SAFE, 145 Armagh St The discussion topic will be ‘pest’ control. All welcome. For more info call 379 9711 or email sacha@safe.org.nz

SAFE’S ANNUAL STREET APPEAL (21-22 December) is looming! We require appeal organisers in some areas including Hawke’s Bay. If you would like to be part of SAFE’s most important fundraiser for the year please contact sacha@safe.org.nz for more information.

SAFE’s Pig Rescue Pack out now!
Donate $10 or more and receive your Pig Rescue Pack that includes a fridge magnet, bumper sticker, stationery and is packed with ways you can save lives! Donate now by calling tollfree 0800 SAVE US.