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Animal welfare in rodeo practices report released
Monday, 15 October 2018, 3:39 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC), the independent committee that advises the Minister responsible for Animal Welfare, has today released a report on animal welfare in rodeos, together with advice to the Minister making recommendations ... More >>
Have your say on new animal welfare proposals
Friday, 15 April 2016, 3:05 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is encouraging people to have their say about new proposed animal welfare regulations, which went out for consultation yesterday. More >>
Welfare of horses and donkeys the focus of a new code
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 11:00 am | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
New minimum standards and best practice guidelines for the management of domestic horses and donkeys have been developed in a new code of welfare. More >>
New code of welfare for rodeos released
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 3:25 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
New standards to strengthen the animal welfare requirements for rodeos have been issued today by the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy. More >>
Code of welfare for temporary housing of companion animals
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 1:59 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
New Zealanders are being invited to have their say on the newly drafted animal welfare standards for the temporary housing of companion animals. The proposed Code of Welfare: Temporary Housing of Companion Animals describes the minimum standards and best practice ... More >>
Changes to Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare Proposed
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:43 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Animal Welfare (Dairy Cattle) Code of Welfare 2010. More >>
Changes to Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare Proposed
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:26 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Animal Welfare (Dairy Cattle) Code of Welfare 2010. More >>
Changes to Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare Proposed
Friday, 18 October 2013, 10:36 am | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Animal Welfare (Dairy Cattle) Code of Welfare 2010. More >>
NAWAC 2012 Annual Report
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 12:41 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
NAWAC provided independent advice on a number of high profile codes in 2012, with the Minister for Primary Industries approving three; the revised meat chickens code, the new code of welfare for goats and the revised layer hens code. More >>
Changes to Layer Hens Code of Welfare Proposed
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 12:10 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Layer Hens Code of Welfare 2012. More >>
NAWAC to Seek Further Advice On Battery Cage Transition
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 12:27 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
NAWAC to Seek Further Advice On The Feasibility Of The Intermediate Transition Steps For The Removal Of Battery Cages More >>
Layer hen cages to be phased out
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 2:23 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The most commonly used cages for housing layer hens will be phased out by 2022 under a new code of welfare issued by the Minister for Primary Industries David Carter today. More >>
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Annual Report
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 12:44 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The development and review of codes of welfare was the main focus of NAWAC’s work in 2011. The Transport within New Zealand Code was issued during the year and the Committee finished deliberations on a review of the Meat Chickens Code and a new ... More >>
National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee: Annual Report
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 11:13 am | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) issued its 2011 Annual Report today. The development and review of codes of welfare was the main focus of NAWAC’s work in 2011. More >>
National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee: Annual Report
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 11:12 am | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) issued its 2011 Annual Report today. The development and review of codes of welfare was the main focus of NAWAC’s work in 2011. More >>
Feedback sought on draft code for broiler chickens
Monday, 27 September 2010, 4:05 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has completed a review of the 2003 code of welfare for broiler (meat) chickens and a draft code has been released today for public consultation. More >>
Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for pigs
Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 2:16 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has completed a review of the Animal Welfare (Pigs) Code of Welfare 2005 and a draft code has been released today for public consultation. More >>
Welfare For Dogs Draft Code Released For Comment
Monday, 17 September 2007, 2:31 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
Proposed minimum standards and recommendations for best practice relate to all aspects of dog ownership and care, including water, food and body condition, containment and shelter, sanitation, breeding and inherited disorders, health, behaviour, training, ... More >>
Pig Code To Be Rolled Out Next Year
Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 2:11 pm | National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
Professor David Mellor, Chairman of the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) said this allows those who have already made written submissions on the code to comment further on the outlined draft. Submissions must be made by 22 January. More >>
