NZALA

The New Zealand Animal Law Association is a coalition of lawyers working to improve the welfare and lives of animals through the legal system.

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Crustaceans are to be protected from being frozen following a complaint from NZALA to the Regulations Review Committee. Read more in our press release below 🦞:

https://t.co/IubKMjz3P6

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

*Rodeo - new legal proceedings begin* 🐎 🐎

NZALA and SAFE challenge the validity of rodeo activities in the High Court. Read the press release below👇🏼
https://t.co/MybATVTzew

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

#liveexportbanned

NZALA congratulates NAWAC and the Minister for his decision to ban live exports, which NZALA submitted in favour of.

The eagerly awaited decision, 2 years in the making, was worth waiting for.

https://t.co/SB7qnRnA63

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Report on farmed animals prepared by Andrew Knight, Marcelo Rodriguez-Ferrere, Kari Schmitdt, Danielle Duffield and funded by the New Zealand Law Foundation

https://t.co/nYkLeqHFbW

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Watch this space! NZALA is conducting research into legal questions in relation to the structure of the Dog Control Act 1996- The report is due in the coming months.
#animallaw #dogcontrol #animalwelfare

https://t.co/xsQi9p4t4a

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Northland farmer Derek Robinson was sentenced earlier today by the District Court in Whangarei for two offences of ill-treating animals at rodeo events. Mr Robinson was found guilty in November last year, following a defended hearing.

https://t.co/JB0thyemrQ
#Animalwelfare

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Following the High Court's decision, Cabinet has amended the farrowing crates and mating stalls regulations and put in place a 5 year phase-out period.

The new Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations (No.2) 2020 come into force today.

https://t.co/xLC29i1tiF

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

The Minister and NAWAC have accepted the High Court's judgment.
NZALA’s President Saar Cohen is calling for changes to NAWAC's processes and the appointment of a Parliamentary Commissioner for Animals.
It is time to take animal welfare seriously. https://t.co/CrpHMkOqSM

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Victory for Animals! The rule of law has @NZALA in partnership with @SAFE announce that the High Court has ruled that the regulations and minimum standards which allow for the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls are unlawful!

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

A celebrated Auckland puppy breeder and her daughter could be jailed for up three years if convicted in a landmark SPCA prosecution #gsd #SPCA #animallaw #nz

https://t.co/o0jZEntEFO

[Animal Justice @AnimalJustice]

The online Canadian Animal Law Conference is just around the corner! 🗓 You won’t want to miss this exciting one-of-a-kind virtual event taking place September 11-13, 2020. Buy your ticket today and claim your spot! 👇 #CALC2020

https://t.co/MFL6LQSf2B

[Animals Australia @AnimalsAus]

BREAKING: a live export ship taking 5,800 pregnant cows and from New Zealand to China has gone missing after a typhoon #BanLiveExport 💔 https://t.co/7ZwwjrDk0D

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

For September, NZALA supporters get free shipping with the code NZALA at checkout. For more info, and to find out all the ways that support us, check out https://t.co/hnXdhkGBLL!

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Thanks to our friends Lisa and @steveglassey who have founded PetSave NZ, a pet superstore which donates 100% of its profits to animal charities. We are delighted to be one of their charity partners.

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Looks like the Police quacked the case!

[CrustaceanCompassion @crab_welfare]

NZ Animal Law Association state welfare standards need updating as evidence shows chilling is ineffective & lobsters remain conscious for LONGER due to freezing before boiling

They recommend electrical stunners
https://t.co/WaUq2zsQFN @DefraGovUK @ALAWAnimalLaw @NZAnimalLaw

[Cat MacLennan @catmaclennannz]

Do any political parties care about animals in 2020 ? Answers here -
@nzavs @NZAnimalLaw @DAA_Aotearoa @gplnz @SAFEnewzealand @domesticanimal
More details on website - https://t.co/K4tydQ0Qkw

[NZALA @NZAnimalLaw]

Home detention for man who plead guilty to a charge of obtaining by deception after labelling caged eggs as free range.
https://t.co/d8JFfqYXQU

[SAFE @SAFEnewzealand]

Join us as we ask key decision makers the tough questions about animals. @DamienOConnorMP @markpattersonmp @GarethMP @DavidBennettMP. SAFE’s Political Panel for Animals 2020 - It's Time is a virtual event not to be missed 👉 https://t.co/Lf46kT1wmz

[Newsroom @NewsroomNZ]

Week in review: Hidden camera footage showing cows being beaten with a steel pipe was deemed unlawful in court partially on the grounds it would encourage undercover filming in the future. https://t.co/UlhpPYd2NL