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Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

Saving animals from dissections in schools & universities also creates safe, inclusive spaces for students to learn in. It’s a no-brainer!

Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

NZAVS provides funding towards research and teaching that replaces the use of animals with modern, human‑relevant methods.

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation.

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Bright Future Report

Read our Bright Future Report - a glimpse into the ways animal-free methods are outperforming animal models.

Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

Saving animals from dissections in schools & universities also creates safe, inclusive spaces for students to learn in. It’s a no-brainer!

Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

NZAVS provides funding towards research and teaching that replaces the use of animals with modern, human‑relevant methods.

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation.

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Funding for Animal-Free Research

Find out about the many international funding opportunities for animal-free research in NZ.

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Unlikely ‘Bedfellows’ Make History at Parliament Today

Today NZAVS and members of the animal science and research industry have made global history by collaborating together to help create better, long-term health outcomes for people and animals of Aotearoa at a Parliamentary Select Committee hearing.

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Apr 20, 2023

NZ Universities Receive Praise from Thousands of Kiwis

Today NZ Universities across the country have received a 'Thank you card' signed by thousands of New Zealanders, commending these institutes on exercising their power to steer clear of the Forced Swim Test.

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Mar 12, 2023