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Part of the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of more than 80 organisations, we work to end the abuse of farmed animals by advocating for effective change.

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    • Chicken double-standards at Nando’s and Pita Pit
    • The painful truth behind food deliveries
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    • Key Issues in Chicken Farming
    • About chickens bred for meat
    • How chickens suffer in sheds
    • How chickens suffer at slaughter
    • About the Better Chicken Commitment
    • Chicken meat: What are you really being sold?
    • Science behind the BCC
    • Take our chicken quiz
    • Plant-based chicken alternatives
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    • How do delivery brands stack up on animal welfare?
    • Better Chicken Commitment
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Category Archives: Blog

Why are NZ meal kits lagging so far behind in chicken welfare?

Marley Spoon is one of 42 meal kit companies who are taking animal welfare seriously. NZ meal kits are choosing to continue to profit from cruelty.  

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorJune 13, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Why are NZ meal kits lagging so far behind in chicken welfare?

The life of farmed salmon in New Zealand

Read what life is like on NZ salmon farms, from the perspective of Chinny the Chinook.

Posted byRowan LundMay 30, 2022January 13, 2023Posted inBlog, Fishes, Sentience1 Comment on The life of farmed salmon in New Zealand

Global milestone shows the way forward for companies in Aotearoa.

Two white chickens sitting down on some straw litter. They are facing each other.

546 and counting. Global companies are changing the way they source their chicken meat. It is time for us to catch up.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorMay 24, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, Effective AltruismLeave a comment on Global milestone shows the way forward for companies in Aotearoa.

New plant-based options now in Aotearoa

The Impossible Burger is finally here!

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorMarch 22, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Plant-basedLeave a comment on New plant-based options now in Aotearoa

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 DirectorMarch 8, 2022January 16, 2023Posted inBlog, ChickensLeave a comment on How long do chickens live?

What is Effective Altruism?

Effective Altruism is a cost-effective and measurable way to reduce suffering.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorJanuary 31, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Effective AltruismLeave a comment on What is Effective Altruism?

Farmwatch Investigator Speaks Out

One of the brave volunteer investigators of Farmwatch shares, in a very personal way, just what it was like to gather the footage that was released by Radio New Zealand earlier this week.

Posted byFarmwatch InvestigatorNovember 25, 2021December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, ChickensLeave a comment on Farmwatch Investigator Speaks Out

​Five facts about fish farming

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a fish?

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorOctober 28, 2021December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, FishesLeave a comment on ​Five facts about fish farming

Five surprising facts about chickens

Most of us don’t really know much about chickens, and how wonderful they are. So here are five facts about chickens to help you appreciate them.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorSeptember 24, 2021December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, ChickensLeave a comment on Five surprising facts about chickens

Antibiotics resistance a key piece of the puzzle

Antibiotic resistance is a threat stalking us like a remarkably quiet elephant moving through the room. 

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorAugust 2, 2021December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, ScienceLeave a comment on Antibiotics resistance a key piece of the puzzle

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  • Take Action
  • Chicken double-standards at Nando’s and Pita Pit
  • The painful truth behind food deliveries
  • Join the A-team
  • Hold global companies accountable
  • It is the end of the line for factory farming - sign now
  • News & Updates
  • Learn
  • Key issues in chicken farming
  • About chickens bred for meat
  • How chickens suffer in sheds
  • How chickens suffer at slaughter
  • About the Better Chicken Commitment
  • Chicken meat: What are you really being sold
  • Take our chicken quiz
  • Plant-based chicken alternatives
  • For Businesses
  • How do delivery brands stack up on animal welfare?
  • Better Chicken Commitment
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Science behind the BCC
  • About Us
  • Meet the team
  • Who is Animals Aotearoa
  • Who we work with
  • Impact
  • Contact us
  • Join our mailing list
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