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Animal Justice Party Joins SPCA In Calling For Urgent Reform Of New Zealand's 30-Year-Old Dog Control Act
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10:03 am | Animal Justice Party
Party Co-leader Rob McNeil, speaking at the Finance and Expenditure Committee during hearings on the 2026 Budget, called for dedicated government funding to support community desexing programmes as well as shelters and rescues on the front line. More >>
Animal Justice Party Challenges Parliament: "Steal Our Stuff" And Fund Animal Welfare
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 11:45 am | Animal Justice Party
Animals don't care which party funds their vet bill or saves them from cruel treatment – they care that someone acts, said Party Co-Leader Rob McNeil. More >>
AJP Calls For Mandatory Cameras and AI Monitoring In Shearing Sheds, Says Welfare Training Is Insufficient
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 10:34 am | Animal Justice Party
The call follows a major investigation by PETA Asia-Pacific, which AJP supported, documenting alleged abuse across many shearing sheds including ZQ-certified wool facilities. More >>
Skinned Alive. Farm Cruelty Exposes Fatal Flaws In New Zealand’s Animal Welfare Laws
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 12:48 pm | Animal Justice Party
The farmers involved have pleaded guilty under the Animal Welfare Act and were fined just NZD $2,000 each. More >>
Auckland Council Dog Control Proposals Criticised By Animal Justice Party
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 4:24 pm | Animal Justice Party
The AJP is calling for comprehensive reforms including extended holding periods to increase rehoming opportunities, accessible multi-solution desexing programmes that remove barriers, specialised care and support for dogs with complex needs. More >>
Slaughterhouse Horror: Bobby Calves Found Bleeding Out On Cold Concrete Floor
Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:51 pm | Animal Justice Party
In the video five baby calves can be seen writhing, lashing, and gasping in large pools of their own blood, sprawled across a cold concrete floor. As their legs kick desperately, the suffering is unmistakable. More >>
ECan Backtracks On Te Waihora Leadership, Fish & Game Doubles Down On Harm
Friday, 13 June 2025, 4:40 pm | Animal Justice Party
At a public forum presentation to ECan on 26 March 2025, AJP raised urgent questions about both environmental and animal welfare impacts of duck shooting. More >>
The North Canterbury Hunting Competition Is No Conservation Effort — It's Cruelty Disguised
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 7:54 pm | Animal Justice Party
If we were truly serious about protecting Aotearoa’s natural world, we would be confronting industrial farming, land degradation, climate pollution — not scapegoating vulnerable animals because it's easier. More >>
Duck Shooting Is Not Tradition – It’s Time Aotearoa Faced The Truth
Monday, 28 April 2025, 5:41 pm | Animal Justice Party
AJP Calls for Immediate Ban on Duck Shooting as New Season Opens in Aotearoa. More >>
Major Brands Linked To Alleged Widespread Animal Cruelty In New Zealand Wool Industry
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 11:28 am | Animal Justice Party
The video footage revealed workers laughing as sheep bled from wounds, performing surgical procedures without pain relief, and subjecting animals to severe overcrowding, resulting in deaths by suffocation. More >>
Animal Justice Party Condemns Planned Mass Euthanasia Of 1,000 Canada Geese In Christchurch
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 5:55 pm | Animal Justice Party
"This mass slaughter is an ineffective, inhumane, and costly waste of ratepayers' money," says Danette Wereta, General Secretary of the AJP. "It’s a short-term fix that fails to address the root causes of the issue and risks exacerbating the problem ... More >>
NZ Rodeos Face Fresh Scrutiny After Footage Shows Animal Suffering At Multiple Events
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 5:43 pm | Animal Justice Party
“These aren’t isolated incidents—they’re the brutal reality of rodeos,” Wereta continued “Animals are subjected to fear, pain, and death for the sake of entertainment.” More >>
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 >>
