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What makes a good party? I’ve hosted a few legendary garden parties in my time. There are two rules: aim to please and work to impress. You must have a strong theme, the right mix of good vibrations and eloquent lighting to inspire a l’atmosphere magnifique. And of course, you need well-spirited friends. But I have digressed.

When I say what makes a good party, I of course am referring to a political party. So we have an election. Not sure what it will achieve other than confirm what everyone knows already. I have been hearing for over a year now that National is to conquer. They say if you hear something enough times you believe it. That be true, then New Zealand has already become a National state and I blue!

I do know if National does rein there will be no celebratory parties for SAFE or the animals. National doesn’t have an animal welfare policy but neither does Labour for that matter. In fact, most parties fall short on aiming to please or working to impress on the animal-front. They maybe ’party people’ but they certainly suck when it comes to answering questions about animal welfare. The tunes are mute and the themes are weak. In some cases, the only vibration is from frustration after reading the results of a recent survey SAFE sent to each political party. At least the Greens show their true colours and can demonstrate they are a party that is prepared to work hard to impress all of their friends. I hope they invite me.

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KIWIS REJECT GE ANIMALS
A Colmar Brunton Omnijet survey of over 1000 people, commissioned by SAFE and the Soil & Health Association of New Zealand, found that only 27 per cent of New Zealanders, and just 28 per cent of farmers, support genetic engineering (GE) of animals. However six out of ten farmers (61%) who stated an opinion in the survey said they do not support GE of animals, and almost a third of all farmers surveyed (28%) stated they ‘don’t know.’ More ...

POLITICAL PARTIES DISAPPOINT THE ANIMALS
With the election looming what better time to poll the contending political parties on their views towards animals. SAFE invited all parties standing for this year’s election to complete a survey about their policy or stance on a wide variety of animal welfare issues. More ...

SAFE CHARITY ART AUCTION
SAFE’s fifth annual Charity Art Auction, A Bid For Freedom, will be hosted by television personality Jaquie Brown and officially opened by Auckland Mayor John Banks. The auction features an impressive collection of over 40 works by some of New Zealand’s most renowned artists. Notable additions include artist musicians Ruban Nielson (Mint Chicks) and Jools Topp (Topp Twins). More ...

CIRCUS SHADOWED
For the last three weeks a few brave SAFE supporters have been protesting outside Loritz Circus every Saturday in Porirua. The problem is SAFE needs more people to attend the next few. More ...


VEGETARIAN FOOD GIVEAWAY
SAFE Christchurch held another successful food giveaway recently to celebrate World Vegetarian Day and show how tasty and environmentally friendly vegetarian food can be! More ...

UPCOMING
GE PROTEST - CAN YOU HELP?
SAFE is organising a protest against the genetically modification of animals this Saturday 18 October at 11am. Email sacha@safe.org.nz if you would like to attend the protest.

VEGE COOKING DEMO - WHANGAREI
Learn how to cook some fantastic vegan recipes as well as some more gourmet options, and sample the food! Information and recipes will also be available to take home. $10. Book your place now by emailing whangarei@safe.org.nz.

SAFE FILM NIGHT - CHRISTCHURCH
Meat the Truth is a Dutch film presented by Marianne Thieme (leader of the Party for the Animals). If you’ve seen An Inconvenient Truth, this movie will be an eye-opener for you. More ...

  

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Buying animal-friendly products has become a lot easier. This bulletin we are giving away a remarkable range of cruelty-free beauty products from Australian company Ere Perez. The fabulous 3-step makeup kit contains Natural Tinted Rice Powder, Natural Mascara and a Natural Lip Bar, valued at $130.

Ere Perez is dedicated to supplying healthy natural make up that suits every skin type and leaves your skin glowing. Ere Perez never test their products on animals are accredited by Choose Cruelty Free.

If you would like to go in to the draw to try out this exquisite range email us with your name, postal address and don’t forget to answer the following question!

Q) Name one other company (besides Ere Perez!) that does not test its products on animals.

Congratulations to Marisa, the winner of our Venustus prize draw.

STREET APPEAL
COLLECTORS WANTED
On Friday 19th December (and Saturday 20th) street appeal collectors around New Zealand will be become part of SAFE’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Will you be one of them? More ...

ORGANISERS WANTED
Are you willing to help organise SAFE’s annual street appeal in your small corner of New Zealand? email Sacha at: sacha@safe.org.nz.