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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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Category Archives: Disease

Cultivated Meat in New Zealand: What You Need to Know

Cultivated meat is real meat grown in vats in a lab from animal cells, without slaughter. Learn what it means for people and the planet in New Zealand.

Posted byEm StokesJanuary 19, 2026January 20, 2026Posted inBlog, Disease, Food Business, Law, Science, SlaughterLeave a comment on Cultivated Meat in New Zealand: What You Need to Know

Over One Million Voices Call for an End to Factory Farming

Over one million people worldwide have called on the UN to end factory farming and create a fair, sustainable food system for animals, people, and the planet.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025Posted inBlog, Caged hens, Chickens, Disease, Environment, Fishes, ScienceLeave a comment on Over One Million Voices Call for an End to Factory Farming

Campylobacter: A Hidden Health Crisis from the Chicken on Your Plate

Every year, thousands of New Zealanders fall sick with a serious stomach bug called Campylobacter, and many don’t know that the chicken meat industry is the main cause of this infection.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025Posted inBlog, Chickens, Disease, Food Business, SlaughterLeave a comment on Campylobacter: A Hidden Health Crisis from the Chicken on Your Plate

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