in the media
NEWSFLASH:JUMBO FREED!Victory! It has taken over three decades of campaigning, determination and wishful thinking, but after 32 years of being cruelly confined inside the back of a truck, Jumbo, the aging female African circus elephant is free.
SAFE APPEAL AND TROUBLE! Every year, SAFE spends weeks preparing for its biggest fundraising event. Every year, the SAFE team plans out every detail to ensure nothing goes wrong. And every year Trouble comes walking through the door!
PALMY TALK with bestselling author Jeffrey Masson. Jeffrey will talk at the Palmerston North City Central Library at 6.30pm this Tuesday. Jeffrey is a longstanding SAFE supporter and animal advocate. All welcome.  
LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION by Otago Daily Times blog writer Anna Chinn. Anna is running a logo design competition to raise awareness of the emergence of cubicle dairy farming (like battery hen farming). Cash prize of $150!


FUNDRAISE FOR PIGS Make it a happy time for pigs this season by getting your office mates to fork out for factory farmed pigs ... not Xmas hams!


A BIG THANKS to everyone who registered early for SAFE’s street appeal. Congratulations to our two early registration winners, Wendy Armstrong and Harriet Kight, who have both won delicious Eat Right Food packs.
inspiring animal profiles
NAKED MOLE RAT
The naked mole rat may appear challenged in the looks department but this highly unusual rodent has many remarkable traits that make up for its squeamish exterior.
delicious meat-free recipes
SALAD
Gingered carrot coleslaw
SAVOURY
Mushroom and olive tarts
DESSERT
Raw fudge
campaign updates
PIG CODE OUT SOON
According to the Minister of Agriculture David Carter, the draft pig code will be released next month for public consultation. SAFE expects the release will coincide with its annual appeal in an attempt to diminish criticism, because the code is likely to anger SAFE and all others demanding a ban on pig crates.
SAFE ON SHOW
It’s not everyday one of the world’s most celebrated film directors flies to New Zealand to support SAFE – but this is exactly what happened for the release of Animals on Show. SAFE education officer Nichola Kriek reports.
CALL FOR APPEAL HELP
Local coordinators in New Plymouth, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Kapiti Coast, Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga, Wellington, Lower Hutt and Dunedin need help to run their local SAFE appeal. If you can volunteer either day (Fri or Sat, 18-19 December) please email Sacha at SAFE.
 
 
cruelty free giveaways
ANIKA MOA CD
In Swings the Tide is the third album from kiwi singer-songwriter Anika Moa. Known for her down-to-earth, cheeky personality this heartfelt album shows another side of Moa that is tender, emotional and bittersweet. We have two limited edition, autographed copies of In Swings the Tide to give away. Email your name and address to enter the draw. ENTER NOW
Congratulations to Kim Obrien who has won a delectable box of Bella Chocolates.  
 
 
 
fancy new shop arrivals
CHRISTMAS GIFT HAMPERS
We have just the right gifts for the animal lovers on your list this Christmas! We have packs for mum full of beautiful cruelty free products, packs for vegans full of dairy free goodies and even a pack for the pooch with luxury accessories. And with all proceeds going to SAFE campaigns, you can be sure that this gift will keep on giving. Every gift hamper comes in a blue gift box tied with a ribbon ready to go under the tree.
23 NOVEMBER 2009 #16
take action!
PUTTING UP POSTERS
Over 500 posters promoting SAFE’s annual appeal have been placed around the country, but we still have 200 awaiting distribution. Can you put up posters in your area? If so, please email chloe@safe.org.nz
SIGNED UP YET?
Nearly 850 supporters have signed up to collect during the appeal but SAFE still needs 500 more volunteers! Can you donate a couple of hours to help animals? Register now.
SAFE DEFENDS PIGS
SAFE volunteers have been raising awareness of the treatment of pigs throughout the country.
 
wild and watchable!
BRITISH ETHOLOGIST Richard Dawkins discusses Charles Darwin and speciesism with Professor Peter Singer.
PIXAR ENTERTAINS with good reasons why rats are our friends!
 
staff picks and gems!
INGHAM’S CHICKEN has been issued with a formal warning from the Commerce Commission over false claims that its poultry products are ‘GE free’.
INDIA HAS announced elephants have no place in zoos and circuses and will move all 140 elephants to sanctuaries.
MARINELAND MANAGER quits over false seal reporting.