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New Zealand Faces Backlash Over Extended Pig Crate Regulations
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- New Zealand plans to amend Animal Welfare Act, extending farrowing crates for pigs until 2035.
- Associate Minister Andrew Hoggard announced changes, saying they benefit pigs but diverge from prior proposals.
- New Zealand Animal Law Association (NZALA) and SAFE challenged the regulations, prompting a public consultation.
- Experts warn this legislation could damage public trust and the rule of law.
