in the media
Parachuting ants! Who would ever have thought there was another thrill-seeking species up for airborne adventures! Then again, maybe these little foot soldiers were tired of walking and just found a clever way down, or maybe the photographer just happened to catch them having some fun! Either way, this is a photograph totally worth seeing.
 
GO GISBORNE, GO! Gisborne volunteers braved the bitter cold and wind recently to hold a SAFE information stall on intensive pig farming.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGIE-PORGIE! SAFE supporter Bunty Condon from Huapai recently threw a 10th birthday party for her favourite pig companion, Georgie-Porgie, which was attended by over 50 pig lovers, musicians, SAFE volunteers and even a celebrant!
OPTIMAL HEALTH TALK Last year one of the most popular public SAFE talks was by Dr Leila Masson, who shed light on the best ways to optimise health in a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. She’s back!
make a wish come true!



A new feature of this bulletin is a SAFE wish for people power, expertise, equipment or funds. This week SAFE seeks a kind donor(s) to contribute, in full or part, $650 to fund 6,500 leaflets on SAFE’s LovePigs campaign to be inserted into November’s issues of Her magazine. This magazine has featured numerous stories in support of SAFE’s campaign to highlight pig cruelty to its readers. Please contact Amanda if you can assist or would like more information. Amanda 09 361 5646 or email.
inspiring animal profiles
HEDGEHOG
Small, spiky and incredibly cute, the hedgehog is found foraging in gardens and loves to reside under hedges, leaves and general overgrowth. What’s up with our little garden friend?
delicious meat-free recipes
SOUP
Quick chilled cucumber
SALAD
Caribbean salad (in a jiffy!)
SALAD
Five minute Ethiopian tomato salad
campaign updates
HAVE A HEART, GIVE A PART!
SAFE’s rickety but reliable van was stolen last month from its HQ, screeching much of our community work to a grinding halt. SAFE has since launched a ’buy a part’ programme where supporters can help ’build’ a swanky new campaign machine.
CATCHA CRAY OFFENDS
SAFE has been alerted to troubling new Catcha Cray machines appearing in Auckland bars and restaurants. The machine treats live crayfish as if they were merely soft toys commonly seen inside arcade grab machines.
FREE JUMBO PROTESTS
SAFE’s ongoing awareness campaign to help Jumbo the elephant saw colourful protests being mounted in New Plymouth and Taumaranui.
 
 
cruelty free giveaways
GIOVANI HAIRCARE
Want soft, smooth and sultry hair? We are giving away a scrumptious Smooth As Silk hair care pack from the glamorous Giovanni range. One lucky winner will receive Deep Moisture shampoo, conditioner and an LA Hold hair spritz. Made with organic ingredients, Giovanni was one of the first hair care ranges to not test on animals and contain no animal derived ingredients. To enter, email us with your name and postal details. ENTER NOW
Congratulations to Kirsty Ley, winner of the Immersion Cosmetics gift pack.
 
 
 
 
fancy new shop arrivals
SPRING CLEANING SPECIALS!
Get your Christmas shopping done early during the SAFE Shop’s Spring Clean Sale! Selected shoes, t-shirts, pet and beauty products are all half-price and available online while stocks last, as we clear our shelves for new merchandise coming next month. Give a gift this year that is kind to your wallet, and the animals!
18 SEPTEMBER 2009 #12
take action!
SEEN A CATCHA CRAY?
Please alert SAFE if you see a Catcha Cray machine installed in your local pub or restaurant.
TEAM PIGGIE!
It’s pink, it’s fluffy... it’s a pig! No wait, it’s a ...
SARA SAYS NO PIG CRUELTY!
Kiwi actor Sara Wiseman is the latest compassionate star to add her support to SAFE’s LovePigs campaign.
DUNEDIN SAFE MEETING
7.30pm on Thursday 24 September. If you’re in Dunedin and interested in getting involved with SAFE, this meeting is for you. Email for details.
wild and watchable!
CREATURE COMFORTS An old animated gem from the clever Aardman team who interview some discontented inmates.
WHAT’S REALLY IN OUR FOOD? Watch the repeat screening of Petra Bagust looking at the egg industry this Saturday at 4pm.
ENERGY GIANT Everyone’s place needs a raw energy giant!
staff picks and gems!
EYES ONLY a mother would lover, but some of you will too!
ATTEND NEW ZEALAND’S biggest vegetarian event ever! The Vegetarian Food And Lifestyle Expo is in Christchurch on 27 September. For vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
PIGLET SQUID ... sooo cute!