The Animal Justice Party (AJP) envisions a New Zealand where compassion, sustainability and ethical practices guide our treatment of animals. While we ultimately seek a complete transition away from animal agriculture towards plant-based and cellular systems, we recognise the urgent need to reduce the suffering of animals who are currently trapped in this system. One of the most severe and widespread breaches of the five freedoms1 occurs during transport, particularly when animals are moved between farms, saleyards and slaughterhouses.
AJP calls for a complete overhaul of animal transport regulations to recognise the specific needs of each species, regardless of their intended use. While animal farming continues, we demand far stricter controls on journey times, space allowances, rest periods and handling practices, as well as the retention and strengthening of the live export ban. Our long-term vision remains the complete replacement of animal farming with ethical, sustainable alternatives, but until that is achieved, animals must be afforded the highest possible level of protection.
