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Author Archives: Mona Oliver, Campaign Director

The Hidden Truth Behind Nando’s Chicken: A Call for Change

Animals Aotearoa launches Heartless Nando’s campaign to reveal the hidden truth behind Nando’s chicken.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorSeptember 26, 2024October 24, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food BusinessLeave a comment on The Hidden Truth Behind Nando’s Chicken: A Call for Change

Kewpie Mayo Commits to Cage-Free Eggs

In New Zealand and beyond, Kewpie’s products are familiar staples, but their animal welfare policies are now under intense scrutiny.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorAugust 28, 2024October 25, 2024Posted inBlog, Caged hens, Eggs, Food BusinessLeave a comment on Kewpie Mayo Commits to Cage-Free Eggs

Protecting New Zealand’s World-Leading Ban on Live Export: A United Effort

People from all over NZ stood outside Parliament in the rain to send a clear message to the Government. We must protect the ban on live export.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorJuly 4, 2024Posted inBlog, LawLeave a comment on Protecting New Zealand’s World-Leading Ban on Live Export: A United Effort

Where does NZ chicken come from?

There are several common misconceptions about how chickens are raised for meat. Find out where NZ chicken comes from.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorFebruary 28, 2024April 30, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Where does NZ chicken come from?

In the news – Our poll with Horizon Research

We spoke with Newsroom about our poll on chicken meat. Kiwis are being conned!

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorDecember 7, 2023March 20, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-range, Law, MediaLeave a comment on In the news – Our poll with Horizon Research

The three million animals who missed out when live export was banned.

When live export was banned, millions of chickens were forgotten about.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorNovember 23, 2023September 2, 2025Posted inBlog, Chickens, Law1 Comment on The three million animals who missed out when live export was banned.

How long do chickens live?

Chickens are very cute; they like exploring and are naturally curious. Sadly, chickens on factory farms don’t get to live a natural life or a very long one.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorOctober 4, 2023July 17, 2025Posted inBlog, ChickensLeave a comment on How long do chickens live?

Cracking the code on chicken meat: Why woody breast and white striping are a sign of poor farming practices

Posts on Reddit and Facebook are exposing some of the negative sides of the chicken industry.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorAugust 23, 2023August 30, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-range, ScienceLeave a comment on Cracking the code on chicken meat: Why woody breast and white striping are a sign of poor farming practices

Kiwi Café Giant Joins The Movement Towards Higher Welfare for Chickens

The Coffee Club and Bird on a Wire are the latest big brands to sign the Australia-New Zealand Better Chicken Commitment.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorJuly 5, 2023August 15, 2023Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food BusinessLeave a comment on Kiwi Café Giant Joins The Movement Towards Higher Welfare for Chickens

Volunteers protest Nando’s in Auckland, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington and Christchurch.

Pressure increases as volunteers head out to Nando’s stores in Auckland, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington and Christchurch.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food BusinessLeave a comment on Volunteers protest Nando’s in Auckland, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington and Christchurch.

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