Strategic Plan 2024-2026
Our Ambition VAWA wants to drive change towards systems, ways of living and engaging with animals that ensure Papatūānuku (Mother Earth)...
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VAWA
Sep 4, 20231 min read
#fixourfoodsystem
The final numbers Why we need a national food strategy In the face of food insecurity, a cost of living crisis, a climate emergency,...
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VAWA
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Thoughts and Opinions
We have opinions! Yip - it's true, we do! Read our opinion pieces, things that we are thinking about and what we are working on. Cyclone...
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VAWA
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Submissions & Advocacy
At this site, you can see submissions and advocacy work that VAWA has undertaken as we seek to create better lives for animals. To...
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VAWA
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Wickedness and connectedness
The wickedness of mud and (no) trees. A discussion on how we got here and why it's hard to change.
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VAWA
Nov 9, 20221 min read
Helping our deer
VAWA submitted an extensive feedback document to NAWAC/MPI on the Code of Welfare | Deer. We note that the Deer Industry New Zealand...
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VAWA
Sep 29, 20221 min read
VAWA Position | Transport
Animals should only be transported when their welfare can be appropriately managed, including for the pre- and post- transportation...
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VAWA
Sep 29, 20222 min read
STOP PRESS | Livestock Exports - GONE!
It has happened! Livestock export is banned! (But under threat in 2024 - see here for more information) This is a significant win for...
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VAWA
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Animal Welfare System | Review & Renew
The animal welfare system is set up as a “fox in the henhouse” - a reset is needed.
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VAWA
Jul 30, 20221 min read
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
The Western Australian government has just closed consultation on proposed Veterinary Practice Regulations. Most New Zealand...
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VAWA
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Foot & Mouth Disease | The Wrap
The Wrap on Foot and Mouth Disease: use NAIT, have good biosecurity; be vigilant!
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VAWA
Jul 15, 20221 min read
Animal Welfare | Policy & Positions
Policy | Animal Welfare Animals are sentient, have intrinsic value, and their welfare matters. In its 2015 amendment, Aoteaora New...
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VAWA
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Better chickens & eggs, everyone!
Australia New Zealand Better Chicken Commitment VAWA is delighted to be a signatory on the Australia New Zealand Better Chicken...
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VAWA
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Educating the educators
VAWA was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at the inaugural Animal Health and Veterinary Nursing Educators' Symposium (July...
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VAWA
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Helping our pigs
VAWA submitted an extensive feedback document to NAWAC/MPI on the Code of Welfare | Pigs We made the following introductory comments:...
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VAWA
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Helping our dairy cows
VAWA submitted an extensive feedback document to NAWAC/MPI on the Code of Welfare | Dairy Cattle. We made the following introductory...
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VAWA
Jun 21, 20221 min read
NZVA | Companion Animal Veterinarians (CAV)
VAWA was contracted to support CAV present evidence to Regulations Review Select Committee in relation to a complaint the NZVA made. This...
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VAWA
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Pigs, crates and conflict
The 2022 Code of Welfare review on the pigs code has caused a ferocious response from parts of the pig farming community, while other...
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VAWA
Jun 1, 20221 min read
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR)
NZTR contracted VAWA to help deliver their annual animal welfare forum in both 2022 and 2023. In 2022, we took the opportunity to talk...
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VAWA
May 25, 20221 min read
Greyhounds exposé 2022
Following enquiry by NewsHub's Michael Morrah in to injuries in dogs be presented for rehoming, VAWA was interview to provide expert...
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