The world is in crisis—war, climate chaos, and systems treating animals and humans AND ENVIRONMENT as expendable. The change we need starts locally, in how we live, protect animals, and care for our shared home.

Vote for the Animal Justice Party – Animals. Environment. People.

Everything is connected. Cruelty to animals and destruction of nature harm us all. Local councils shape how we build, move, and protect life. Animals must be central in those decisions.

Animals need dedicated advocates at the council table — both local and regional. From dog control bylaws to environmental decisions that affect wildlife, it’s super important that someone is there who will stand up for animals and ensure their wellbeing is considered in every policy and plan.

The Animal Justice Party is working to support compassionate individuals who want to create positive change through local government.

Candidates and policies:

– CANDIDATES: Check out who’s running for AJP, and where, here.

– POLICIES:

   Animals:

• No live export from our ports – animals are not commercial cargo
• Mandatory desexing programs with council funding
• Fund animal rescues and sanctuaries – support those who save lives
• Sentience in practice – consider animal issues in council decisions and policies
• Better public transport – inclusive mobility for humans and animals

    Environment & Community:

• Lean city hall, low rates – efficient governance without waste
• Plant based treaty – restore key ecosystems
• Respect Te Tiriti – honor indigenous partnerships and knowledge
• Humane wildlife treatment – science-based wildlife management
• Clean rivers and seas – protect aquatic life and ecosystems
• Rewild – bring nature back to urban & rural areas

We also want to endorse pro-animal candidates, if you know anyone who may be appropriate please email us at [email protected]