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API’s Submission on New Zealand-India Trade Negotiations: Call to Address More Potential Cruel Imports
Animal Policy International submits four recommendations on New Zealand-India trade negotiations.
Apr 154 min read


NZ-India Trade Talks Risk Increasing Cruel Imports Unless Action Taken
NZ-India trade negotiations raise serious concerns about the potential increase in lower-welfare animal product imports.
Mar 252 min read


Strong Farmer Support for Stopping Cruel Imports at NZ Agriculture EventÂ
Strong support from farmers and rural New Zealanders at the Central Districts Field Days for requiring imports to meet NZ welfare standards.
Mar 222 min read


Work with us: API is hiring a Public Affairs and Communications Manager in New Zealand
Animal Policy International seeks a Public Affairs Manager in New Zealand to support the organisation’s policy and communications work.
Jan 202 min read


Legal Reports: Import Restrictions on Cruel Imports Compatible with WTO Rules
Animal Policy International’s two new reports on the United Kingdom and New Zealand, with independent legal advice, find that import...
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Polling Shows 4 in 5 New Zealanders are Unaware of Cruel Imports
A new poll is highlighting a concerning lack of awareness about animal products imported into New Zealand.
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Stop Cruel Imports Comes to the New Zealand Parliament: Petition Launch Event
On 11 September, MPs, industry and NGO representatives met in the NZ Parliament for the launch of Stop Cruel Imports petition and campaign.
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Investigation of Farms in India Raises Concerns for Potential Cruel Imports to New Zealand
As NZ and India discuss the potential for a bilateral trade agreement, API has released a new investigation into battery cages in India.
Sep 11, 20242 min read


NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement Could Undermine Animal Welfare
NZ's FTA with the EU took effect, impacting animal welfare. Concerns rise over increased pork imports from countries using sow stalls.
Jun 17, 20242 min read


API Event in Parliament Focuses on the Importance of Animal Welfare in Trade
Launch of the report 'Closing the Welfare Gap: Why New Zealand Must Apply Its Animal Protection Standards to Imports' at Parliament
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Report Calls on New Zealand to Close Animal Welfare Standards Gap for Imports
New report from Animal Policy International urges action on imports that undermine Kiwis’ support for higher animal welfare standards A...
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Work with us: API is hiring a Public Affairs Manager
Animal Policy International is looking for a Public Affairs Manager based in New Zealand.
Nov 10, 20232 min read


No More Double Standards: Animal Welfare Standards Must Also Apply to Imports
This opinion piece by Animal Policy International’s Co-Executive Director Rainer Kravets was first published in The Post (Wellington) and...
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Poll: Over 80% of Kiwis say imports should respect NZ animal welfare standards
New poll reveals overwhelming support among New Zealanders for animal welfare standards to be applied to imported products 83% of Kiwis...
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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