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Octopus farming - that's a NO!
Find out why VAWA opposes octopus farming.

VAWA
May 202 min read


Livestock exports | #protecttheban
We've teamed up with other animal welfare advocates and Dr John Hellström to #protecttheban.

VAWA
Apr 2, 20245 min read


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)...

VAWA
Feb 9, 20242 min read


Kiwi and cubs – pat-free, please!
In zoos, captive animals can suffer from poor management and public interactions. VAWA is driving change for these animals.

VAWA
Dec 18, 20232 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,...

VAWA
Sep 4, 20231 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...

VAWA
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Submissions & Advocacy
What is advocacy? At this site, you can see submissions and advocacy work that VAWA has undertaken as we seek to create better lives for...

VAWA
Mar 30, 20234 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.

VAWA
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Animal Welfare System | Review & Renew
The animal welfare system is set up as a “fox in the henhouse” - a reset is needed.

VAWA
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Every cat in a lap.
Visit the National Cat Management Group's page for Cat Guardians Are cat conversations still that controversial and contentious or is it...

VAWA
Aug 4, 20223 min read


Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
The Western Australian government has just closed consultation on proposed Veterinary Practice Regulations. Most New Zealand...

VAWA
Jul 30, 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...

VAWA
Jul 7, 20222 min read


NEWS FLASH! Dental regulation issued!
A new regulation enabling veterinary nurses to undertake some dental procedures has received Royal Assent! This is fabulous news after...

VAWA
Jun 21, 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...

VAWA
Jun 1, 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...

VAWA
May 25, 20221 min read


Introducing Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa
Following the launch of VAWA on 1st February 2022, multiple news agencies reached out to learn about who VAWA is and what we stand for....

VAWA
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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