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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: Plant-based

Why Nando’s is walking away from the Better Chicken Commitment

The Sustainable Chicken Forum pits sustainability against animal welfare. But a chicken industry built on Frankenchicken suffering was never sustainable to begin with.

Posted byMolly Tamulevich, Corporate Outreach SpecialistApril 7, 2026April 13, 2026Posted inBlog, Chickens, Environment, Food Business, Plant-based, ScienceLeave a comment on Why Nando’s is walking away from the Better Chicken Commitment

Looking ahead to 2026: A message to our community about animal welfare

Animal welfare priorities in New Zealand are changing. Learn what’s shaping 2026 and why it matters for animals, people, and the future.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026Posted inBlog, Caged hens, Chickens, Eggs, Fishes, Free-range, Octopuses, Plant-basedLeave a comment on Looking ahead to 2026: A message to our community about animal welfare

Creating Real Change for Animals: Why We Need to Think Bigger

This article explores how and why it is worth focusing more on the institutional approach to our advocacy—a strategy that can create large-scale, lasting change for animals.

Posted byEm StokesMarch 1, 2025March 1, 2025Posted inBlog, Chickens, Eggs, Food Business, Plant-basedLeave a comment on Creating Real Change for Animals: Why We Need to Think Bigger

Meat-Free Monday: How to Swap Chicken Meat for a Tasty Plant-Based Alternative

Have all your questions about chickenless chick’n answered here.

Posted byJennifer DuttonAugust 1, 2023October 18, 2023Posted inPlant-based, Blog, Chickens, ScienceLeave a comment on Meat-Free Monday: How to Swap Chicken Meat for a Tasty Plant-Based Alternative

Are we eating ourselves to extinction?

More Money, More Meat – How we are eating our way to the extinction of humanity.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023Posted inBlog, Plant-based, ScienceLeave a comment on Are we eating ourselves to extinction?

Are plant-based diets becoming less popular? Here’s what you need to know…

What does the research say about plant-based diets in New Zealand?

Posted byRowan LundJuly 15, 2022September 1, 2023Posted inBlog, Effective Altruism, Plant-based, ScienceLeave a comment on Are plant-based diets becoming less popular? Here’s what you need to know…

New plant-based options now in Aotearoa

The Impossible Burger is finally here!

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorMarch 22, 2022April 5, 2023Posted inBlog, Plant-basedLeave a comment on New plant-based options now in Aotearoa

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