Animal Welfare Policy
A liveable earth for all its inhabitants — protecting animals, birds, endangered species, marine life, pets and the natural environment.
Support This PolicyLiveable Earth for All
Stronger protection, better enforcement, education, and compassion for animals and nature.
Animal Welfare Commissioner
Appoint an animal welfare commissioner and review the Animal Welfare Act 1999.
Animal Court System
Set up an animal court legal system to improve justice and enforcement for animal welfare matters.
Protect Animals & Wildlife
Increase funding to protect animals, birds, endangered species and marine life.
Education in Schools
Introduce animal welfare education in every school and expand community education programmes.
Responsible Pet Ownership
Support and expand responsible dog and cat ownership courses across New Zealand.
Protect Trees & Habitat
Protect plantations for birds and review legislation so councils protect significant fauna and trees.
Animal Protection Priorities
Stronger Penalties
Double financial and other penalties for individuals and corporates who commit offences under the Animal Welfare Act.
Close Legal Loopholes
Create stronger enforcement and close loopholes in the Animal Welfare Act 1999.
Greyhound Racing and Rodeo Review
Put greyhound racing and rodeo on hold until the Animal Welfare Act is properly reviewed.
Animal Welfare Research
Fund animal welfare programmes and research to improve protection and policy outcomes.
Stop Cruelty
Cruelty-Free Products
Support cruelty-free cosmetics and stop animal testing.
No Animal Entertainment Exploitation
End the use of animals in the entertainment industry.
Ban Live Livestock Export
Ban the export of live livestock and promote better animal protection standards.
Humane Pest Control
Use more humane methods to protect native species and ban 1080 poison.
Marine Life & Farmers
PPNZ believes marine life such as fish, whales, dolphins and marine animals can feel pain, joy and suffering. Stronger monitoring of commercial fishing and stronger protection for whales and dolphins is required.
Compassion. Protection. Responsibility.
PPNZ supports practical, enforceable and compassionate animal welfare laws to protect animals, communities, farmers, wildlife and future generations.
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