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A Historic Victory For Greyhounds In New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 4:43 pm | Animal Justice Party
"This is a huge win for greyhounds across New Zealand and sets a powerful precedent on the global stage," says Danette Wereta, spokesperson for the Animal Justice Party. "There are so many amazing ways to have fun that don’t harm animals or put them ... More >>
360,000 Chickens Confined: Animal Justice Party Exposes Farm's Inhumane 'Solution'
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 10:23 am | Animal Justice Party
While biosecurity is undoubtedly important, this farm misses the mark by portraying intensive confinement as the answer. This portrayal is both misleading and harmful. More >>
Beyond 'Depopulation': The Brutal Truth Of New Zealand's Bird Flu Outbreak
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 4:27 pm | Animal Justice Party
Bird Flu Bombshell: 80,000+ Chickens Set to Die – When Will We Wake Up? More >>
The Tragedy Of Rambo Highlights The Need For Humane And Effective Cat Management Policies
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 4:13 pm | Animal Justice Party
New Zealand’s reliance on kill traps and subjective assessments is both inhumane and scientifically flawed. Cats—whether pets or feral—often display similar distress behaviors when trapped, making accurate identification nearly impossible. More >>
AJP Demands Stronger Laws To Protect Animals Like Rocky
Monday, 2 December 2024, 2:27 pm | Animal Justice Party
“This failure highlights the urgent need for stronger laws and enforcement,” said Danette Wereta, AJP spokesperson. “Dogs like Rocky deserve better. Life-chaining and neglect are preventable - weak laws let this cruelty continue.” More >>
New Zealand Ports Urged To End Live Animal Exports As Maritime Union Takes Stand
Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:45 am | Animal Justice Party
AJP Welcomes Maritime Union's Historic Stand Against Live Exports. More >>
Animal Justice Party Calls For Urgent Action On Kākā Welfare Concerns
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2:14 pm | Animal Justice Party
There appears to be a clear conflict between Charlie Girl's individual welfare and DOC's breeding program objectives. The Animal Welfare Act prioritises the wellbeing of individual animals, which should take precedence over general conservation goals. More >>
Urgent Action Needed: Shocking Animal Welfare Failures In Southland Exposed
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:07 am | Animal Justice Party
Disturbing footage from Southland reveals severe animal welfare failures, prompting the Animal Justice Party to demand urgent government action and an investigation into the incident. More >>
Aotearoa's Moral Crossroads - The True Cost Of Live Animal Exports
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:47 am | Animal Justice Party
Defending Aotearoa's Moral Victory - The Fight to Preserve Our Live Export Ban More >>
Animal Justice Party Condemns Cat Cruelty Incident in Christchurch, Calls for Action
Friday, 2 August 2024, 8:29 pm | Animal Justice Party
The Animal Justice Party calls for stronger measures to protect animals and urges the public to report any instances of animal cruelty to the appropriate authorities. More >>
Heartbreak For Callaway
Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 1:54 pm | Animal Justice Party
The AJP Pawsitive Change Campaign is dedicated to improving outcomes for impounded dogs by advocating for improvements to the Dog Control Act 1996. More >>
AJP Calls For Independent Animal Commissioner To Confront Widespread Welfare Failures
Sunday, 28 July 2024, 7:51 pm | Animal Justice Party
Appointing a Commissioner for Animals would help to address any real or perceived conflict of interest on the part of MPI and NAWAC. More >>
AJP Advocates For Pound Transparency: Pawsitive Change Campaign Honours Benny
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:14 am | Animal Justice Party
Heartbreaking Story Sparks the Pawsitive Campaign: A Call for Urgent Reform in Dog Welfare More >>
Live Exports: A Global Animal Welfare Crisis
Monday, 1 July 2024, 10:16 am | Animal Justice Party
AJP Condemns Proposed Revival of Live Exports: 'A Step Backwards for Animal Welfare Globally' More >>
What Is The Government Waiting For? AJP Calls (Again) For Total Ban On Greyhound Racing In Aotearoa New Zealand
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 1:32 pm | Animal Justice Party
Their policy aims to end the exploitation and suffering of greyhounds immediately, ensuring a more humane and compassionate future for these animals. More >>
An Urgent Call For Compassion In Dog Pound Policies
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 7:17 pm | Animal Justice Party
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) views the urgent appeal to save a dog in Pen 46 at the Christchurch City Council (CCC) pound as a critical example of the need for reform in how animals are assessed and treated in pounds. A local resident's plea to adopt ... More >>
Another Greyhound Death Highlights Urgency For Immediate Racing Ban
Sunday, 26 May 2024, 1:33 pm | Animal Justice Party
To our knowledge at least six dogs have lost their lives in this ruthless Industry since the beginning of the year, including two in a single race at Christchurch’s Addington Raceway on 16 May 2024. More >>
Maintaining the Ban on Live Animal Exports: Essential for New Zealand’s Reputation and Welfare Standards
Saturday, 25 May 2024, 4:51 pm | Animal Justice Party
In response to the recent statement by Federated Farmers advocating for the reversal of the live export ban, Animal Justice Party (AJP) asserts that we must address the critical issues that such a reversal would pose to NZ's international reputation, ... More >>
AJP Condemns Canterbury Feral Cat Hunting Competition
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 11:47 am | Animal Justice Party
AJP stands in opposition to the announcement of the North Canterbury Hunting Competition, including the controversial inclusion of a feral cat hunting category. This decision flies in the face of compassion, ethical treatment of animals, and sustainable environmental ... More >>
Animal Justice Party Calls For An End To Duck Shooting In Aotearoa
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 11:26 am | Animal Justice Party
The normalisation of violence against animals, particularly through activities like duck shooting, is shamefully far too commonplace in our society. Our Kiwi culture should not be about killing for fun. More >>
