National Would only Support 'Gold Standard' Live Animal Exports, Todd McClay Says

Government backtracks on live animal export plans

Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard could not get Cabinet agreement on overturning the ban, which formed part of coalition agreements with both ACT and NZ First.

Cancellation Of Live Exports A Win For Animals

“New Zealanders don’t want to see animals suffering. The plans to reinstate this cruel trade cut against the grain of our values as a nation,” says Steve Abel, Green Party spokesperson for Animal Welfare.

'Will be disappointment': Live export ban won't be overturned this term

The Government had promised to overturn a ban on the controversial live cattle export trade this term but now says the legislation is not progressing.

NZ Government Drops Plans to Revive Live Export Trade

The New Zealand government will not move forward with plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, ensuring the ban on the trade remains in place at least for this parliamentary term.Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard confirmed…