Petition request
That the House of Representatives require imports of any animal products to be produced to standards that meet or exceed New Zealand’s animal welfare standards.
Petition reason
New Zealand has a reputation for a high level of animal welfare and has legislated several improvements for farmed animals. Examples include bans on sow stalls (2015), mulesing (2019), and battery cages (2023). In my view, allowing imported animal products with lower standards than NZ undermines the spirit and effectiveness of our laws and our commitment to animal welfare, and creates an unfair double standard that privileges overseas producers over domestic farmers.
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| Number of signatures: | 8042 |
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| Date presented: | 06 May 2025 |
| Considered by: | Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade |
| SC Report(s): | 02 Jun 2026 (Final) |
| Presenting member: | Rachel Boyack |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2025 |