Debra Ashton
Renewed call for argiculture minister to be removed
There is a renewed call for the Minister responsible for animal welfare to be stripped of his portfolio over allegations of an "egregious conflict of interest". Animal rights organisation SAFE… Audio
Activists worried about a return of live cattle shipments
Live animal exports by sea could be restarting soon. The National Party earlier this year promised to lift the ban that came into effect in April after the Labour government banned the lucrative… Audio
NSW police boss calls in defence force to enforce lockdowns
The New South Wales Police Commissioner has called in the Australian Defence Force to help deal with the Covid-19 compliance operation in the state. Sydney authorities are tightening Covid-19… Audio
Animal welfare campaigners welcome livestock shipping ban
The government will ban livestock exports by sea, in a bid to protect the animals and the country's reputation. The industry will have up to two years to stop exports. Last year more than… Audio
SAFE concerned by award winner's historic tweets
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust is investigating historical tweets posted by a recent winner. Trust chair, Natasha Tere, says it has been made aware of the comments from 2020 Share Farmer… Audio
