"All of the evidence suggests that we can’t keep these animals safe, and their welfare is very seriously compromised" - Dr Helen Beattie Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa explains why New Zealand should never return to live animal exports. #BanLiveExports bestinzealand.co.nz/the-case-for-a…

Today, Dr. John Hellström’s petition to #protecttheban on live exports by sea was presented to the Petitions Select Committee & read in the House. Animals Aotearoa End Live Export NZ 🐮🚢🚫 HUHANZ SPCA New Zealand SAFE World Animal Protection ANZ Damien O'Connor Rachel Boyack MP Steve Abel

There seems to be a lot of confusion about who has done what... Who is to be trusted - those making money from the trade, or the Ministry supporting them...? 🤔

Very pleased to see strong calls regarding #TradePolicy ! Trade policy should be coherent with our sustainability standards, and yes, that means the EC, where WTO compatible, should adopt more import requirements - notably on #AnimalWelfare💪

I am pleased to see a consensus on the foundational importance of #animalwelfare. These recommendations must now be translated into actions with concrete timelines. This is also a democratic duty to the millions of citizens calling for better standards: bit.ly/3ZigeJY

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