Annual Reports

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 Critical...

We're back with another plea for a national food strategy! You may remember that before the 2023 election VAWA partnered with EatNZ and Freedom Farms to ask for a community-led, government-facilitated national food strategy in a campaign called #fixourfoodsystem. We did not get what we wanted so we are back at it again! #nevergiveup This time we're delighted to be part of another powerful collective who believe that no matter who you are or where you're from, everyone in Aotearoa deserves...