Changing to a vegetarian or vegan diet is a great way to improve the health of the planet and yourself and the people you care about. If you want to do even more get active!

Learn more about the issues and spread the message to others. Even better, get together with other compassionate people - there are numerous animal rights groups working to reduce the suffering of animals worldwide. Most welcome volunteers or members.

Joining in with activities is a great way to meet like-minded people and to do even more to help the earth, animals and other people.

These websites will tell you more...

SAFE
New Zealand's second largest animal welfare organisation, SAFE has been a voice for all animals for over 70 years. The organisation runs public awareness campaigns and undertakes political lobbying to advocate for animals in New Zealand. Staffed offices in Christchurch and Auckland support a network of volunteers throughout New Zealand.

Auckland Animal Action (AAA)
A grassroots activist group that promotes direct action against all forms of animal abuse. AAA was the first New Zealand animal liberation group to use civil disobedience. The group is democratically run with shared decision making and all group participants are volunteers. Members can contribute in a number of ways from demonstrations, stalls to letter writing.

Campaign Against Factory Farming
A New Zealand site that aims to inform people of the cruelty involved in animal farming, especially factory farming of pigs and poultry. Includes a list of simple ways you can help factory-farmed animals.

Meat Free Media
New Zealand-based non-profit organisation that aims to promote animal rights through the use of creative and informative media. Their website includes online access to a variety of animal rights-related media items including videos, photo galleries, news, articles and reviews.