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Animals are the forgotten equation in the Prime Minister’s Cabinet reshuffle

27 June 2019

In 2017, the Coalition Government created history when it appointed New Zealand’s first minister specifically to look after animal welfare issues. Meka Whaitiri was made Associate Minister of Agriculture with responsibility for animal welfare.

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Animals in farming

Ending the horrendous dog meat trade

25 June 2019

The consumption of dog meat. It’s a practice that’s unthinkable for most people, including the majority of China’s population – the country where it is most widespread.

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Animals in communities

Reactions to the draft Threat Management Plan for Māui and Hector’s

25 June 2019

After months of waiting, the draft Threat Management Plan for Māui and Hector’s dolphins has been released for public comment.

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Animals in the wild

Thai elephant venue reopens without the cruelty

19 June 2019

With help from us and some leading travel companies, ChangChill – formerly Happy Elephant Valley – has become elephant-friendly and stopped visitors directly interacting with its elephants

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Animals in the wild

Life's better with dogs!

17 June 2019

To mark our new campaign launch for “Life's better with dogs,” we're looking back at some highlights that have improved the lives of dogs.

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Animals in communities

Changing minds on factory farming

15 June 2019

Our team was on the streets of Sydney to meet people and help raise awareness around the issue of factory-farmed pig welfare. And there was a lot of consensus of the senses!

Training vets in risk reduction after the Sulawesi tsunami

12 June 2019

In the wake of the devastating Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami, we’ve trained 25 local vets in disaster management and risk reduction.

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Animals in disasters

Canada bans the captivity of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment

11 June 2019

A federal bill to ban the trade, breeding and display of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment will become law.

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Animals in the wild

New award in memory of extraordinary ocean advocate

08 June 2019

This World Oceans Day, we are announcing an award to fund work protecting sea animals, in honour of our former campaigner, Joanna (Jo) Toole, who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash in March

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Animals in the wild

Celebrating World Oceans Day

07 June 2019

Saturday June 8 marks World Oceans Day. It’s a time to celebrate the seven seas and their crucial role in our existence. It’s also a day to reflect on the wildlife that call the oceans home.

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Animals in the wild

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Animals are the forgotten equation in the Prime Minister’s Cabinet reshuffle

Ending the horrendous dog meat trade

Reactions to the draft Threat Management Plan for Māui and Hector’s

Thai elephant venue reopens without the cruelty

Life's better with dogs!

Changing minds on factory farming

Training vets in risk reduction after the Sulawesi tsunami

Canada bans the captivity of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment

New award in memory of extraordinary ocean advocate

Celebrating World Oceans Day

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