WELLINGTON IN ACTION
SAFE Wellington has had a busy month at various events including the Pet Expo and Evolving Consciousness Fair.
Wellington volunteers managed to get nearly 600 postcards signed at the Pet Expo, held in Upper Hutt during the first weekend of November, which was a great result. "Nearly everyone we spoke to either bought free range eggs, had their own chickens or didn't eat eggs," says Wellington coordinator Rachel Manley.
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23 November 2011
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WORLD HUG A VEGETARIAN DAY
Sporting funky new t-shirts and brand new huggable costumes designed by our friends at Kiwi Costumes, SAFE staff and volunteers, along with our giant chick mascot, gave away free hugs to the public on Auckland's Queen Street to celebrate World Hug a Vegetarian day (30 September). "The event proved very popular and showed that vegetarianism can be lots of fun and even full of surprises! Carnivores were invited to get a taste of vegetarians... or at least a cuddle," says SAFE promotions manager Amanda Sorrenson.
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19 October 2011
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2011 VEGE EXPOS SUCCESSFUL
Two highly successful vegetarian expos held in Christchurch and Wellington to celebrate World Vegetarian Day, demonstrated that the more caring and green lifestyle is proving extremely popular. Christchurch ExpoOrganised by the Christchurch Vegetarian Centre, this year was the biggest yet - a whopping 5,000 people attended! SAFE's education officer Nichola Kriek presented a talk entitled, Talking Animal Rights, which was well attended. One person even decided to go vegan after attending the talk! Nice one!
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19 October 2011
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SAFE AT THE PET EXPO
Hamilton volunteers had a successful visit at the recent Pet Expo to promote SAFE's NoCages campaign.
Organiser Theresa Moore reported that the SAFE team received a fantastic response from the public at the stall.
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10 August 2011
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STRAY CAT STRUT FUNDRAISER
The Stray Cat Strut fundraising fashion show seeks Wellington-based volunteers to help out with a fabulous cruelty-free event set for 3 September. The Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary is organising the Stray Cat Strut to raise funds for a special facility for wild cats. All volunteers will get a free goodie bag of vegan treats, as well as vegan wine, juice and canapes! Volunteers are needed for the following:
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11 July 2011
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SAFE AT THE MARKETS
SAFE's gone market-crazy, with volunteers around the country descending on weekend craft and farmers markets to promote SAFE's NoCages campaign.
Whangarei, Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua and Christchurch market-goers have had the opportunity to learn more about SAFE's hen campaign and sign a postcard to the Prime Minister against battery hen farming.
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09 June 2011
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GREEN LIVING AND ORGANICS SHOW
The inaugural Green Living and Organics show in Auckland's Alexandra Park included a SAFE stall that promoted the benefits of being meat-free.
SAFE volunteers had a great time promoting a meat-free lifestyle. "Vegetarianism and veganism are important lifestyle considerations and they certainly offer the ultimate ‘green' solution to environmental degradation and green house damage," says SAFE GoVeg campaign coordinator, Amanda Sorrenson.
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09 June 2011
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GRAB A BAG AT THE VET
Vet Care Grey Lynn is now offering its customers SAFE's funky reusable shopping bags during their visits. The three designer bag options include Say No to Factory Farming, Let the Chickens Out! and the ever popular LovePigs.
"It seems customers are more than willing to buy a bag to avoid getting yet another plastic one, but mainly they know they are supporting a great cause that helps animals," says SAFE promotions manager Amanda Sorrenson. Nice one, guys.
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12 May 2011
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WELLINGTON STALL
Wellingtonians braved the cold and wet at the annual Aro Valley Fair,raising over $350 in donations for SAFE. Wellington SAFE coordinator Rachel Manley says it was a huge success.
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13 April 2011
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SAFE AT BDO AND LANEWAYS
Music festival-goers at two of Auckland largest international festivals, Laneways and BDO, got to check out the SAFE stands; and in the case of Laneways, feast on vegan food!
Those attending the Big Day Out got the chance to wear a SAFE LoveChicks designer temporary tattoo, while jamming away to a bevy of local and international acts. The SAFE stall was constantly busy with a flurry of activity and lots of volunteer sign ups, donations and sales of campaign tee-shirts.
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06 February 2011
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