in the media
The nation has been shown what happens to sheep exported to the Middle East from Australia. It is horrifically brutal and callous. They could easily have been New Zealand sheep. It was only a mere seven years ago that New Zealand sheep farmers were stuffing huge ships full of sheep to suffer a barbaric death by methods deemed illegal here. If we are to believe the agriculture minister, live sheep will never be exported from our shores under his watch. SAFE questions how good is his word?
 
STEPPING UP FOR ANIMALS! Wellington supporter Kelly Adams was determined to run a marathon for animals. Her enthusiasm managed to rally together a team of 14 people to compete in the Harbour Capital Marathon in Wellington recently.
NORTHLAND ON A ROLL! In two weeks volunteers held stalls in three different areas of Northland to help educate the public about SAFE and animal issues.
ROLLING AROUND WITH ORTHELLO SAFE supporters Christina and Heiko Kaiser share their story of Othello, a rescued wild Captain Cooker piglet. With all his creature comforts and new-found friends on a lifestyle block, Othello has grown up to become quite a clever, yet contented handful!
YOUTH GROUP LAUNCHED If you know someone aged 10 to 17 years who is a vegetarian (or wants to be), is worried about global change and has a respect for animals, this new group is for them.
THE GREAT SQUEEZE is a new apocalyptic-styled film set to have you taking out the recycling but not before going through the rubbish first!
inspiring animal profiles
IQUANA
From silver screen star to rainforest recluse, we take a look at the interesting lives of iguanas.
delicious meat-free recipes
SALADS
Spicy azuki bean
SAVOURY
Three bean hummus
SWEETS
Shortbread
campaign updates
MINISTER’S A WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING?
Startling contradictions in statements made by Minister of Agriculture, David Carter, on the Sunday programme last Sunday regarding the resumption of live sheep exports, have led animal advocates to question whether the minister is a ’wolf in sheep’s clothing.’
COMPLAINT BOARD RULES AGAINST SAFE
A complaint made by Loritz Circus against a SAFE circus leaflet was recently upheld by the Advertising Standards Complaint Board, which resulted in some criticism in the media. Is SAFE concerned?
PEN POWER!
In March, the government was considering resumption of the live sheep export trade. SAFE joined forces with other animal advocacy groups, flooding parliament with letters - over 26,000 of them to the PM or agriculture minister!
 
 
cruelty free giveaways
ECOSTORE GIFT PACK
Want to pamper your skin without the use of harsh chemicals? Ecostore is a longstanding environmentally savvy company that manufactures sustainable household and personal care products right here in Aotearoa. We have one Ecostore gift pack up for grabs, containing a scrumptiously fragrant Orange and Patchouli Body Wash, Coconut and Vanilla Hand Wash and their award winning plant-based Laundry Powder. To enter, email us with your name and postal details. ENTER NOW
Congratulations to Mackenzie Smith, Emma Kovacs, Peter McDermott & Claire Walkinshaw who have all won a copy of The Eastern’s brilliant self titled album.
  
 
fancy new shop arrivals
TRILOGY FOR MEN
Organic, carbon-neutral, cruelty free and New Zealand-made! Trilogy certainly knows how to do things well. And now with their new range for men, they have products specifically designed to cleanse, calm and protect.
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VIGIL FOR PIGS
A weekend-long vigil held recently outside a factory pig farm near Palmerston North successfully maintained a 30-strong crowd of peaceful demonstrators.
AUSSIE SUPERMARKETS CAGE-FREE!
THE days of the caged egg are numbered, with Australia’s largest retailer pushing them off the supermarket shelf in a bid to shed the perception of animal cruelty.
NO CRUEL WOOL - UK
Britain’s leading fashion retailers are threatening to boycott Australian wool after farmers said they would keep mulesing sheep.
wild and watchable!
WATCH AS RESCUED and orphaned orang-utans undertake an arduous adventure to freedom.
ACTOR HEATH LEDGER agreed to be the director of a music video against whaling before his death. It has been completed in his memory.
staff picks and gems!
THE COVE
It is best described as a wildlife documentary come ’Bourne Identity’ type action-packed motion picture. Back by popular demand, it screens in cinemas nationwide from 27 August.
GIVE IT UP!
Donate NZ provides the ultimate portal for individuals, organisations and companies to donate goods, time and discounts to not-for-profit organisations. SAFE is now a member.
CUPCAKE BATTLES!
When it comes to scrumptious vegan cupcakes available in Auckland, competition is becoming intense and heating up more every day.