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Virtual fencing technology on bull beef On 2nd June 2026, VAWA released a world-first Code of Ethical Conduct for Virtual Fencing Technology. The Code is a comprehensive framework addressing a significant animal welfare regulatory gap in jurisdictions using virtual fencing technology (VFT) commercially. As global adoption of virtual fencing technology rapidly expands, VAWA would like the industry to gather and collectively and transparently self-regulate, initially via agreed

Find out why VAWA opposes octopus farming.

Pain is ‘ …a clinically important condition that adversely affects an animal's quality of life.’ [1] 'Given animals are sentient, and...

VAWA submitted an extensive feedback document to NAWAC/MPI on the Code of Welfare | Deer. We note that the Deer Industry New Zealand...

The animal welfare system is set up as a “fox in the henhouse” - a reset is needed.

Visit the National Cat Management Group's page for Cat Guardians Information & Education With the support of our fabulous VAWA members, public facing education dossiers have been created. Have a read at the links below, or visit the National Cat Management Group's website for more. Keeping cats safe and happy at home Know your responsibilities Being a good neighbour Trapping cats A national cat group - how did it start? Gareth Morgan is often, justly, noted as being an

Policy | Animal Welfare Animals are sentient, have intrinsic value, and their welfare matters. In its 2015 amendment, Aoteaora New Zealand's Animal Welfare Act 1999 acknowledged the sentience of animals: Contemporary animal welfare thinking means enabling our animals to have positive animal welfare outcomes, rather than just minimising their suffering. Positive welfare can be experienced by an animal when it has opportunities to engage in activities it finds rewarding. These