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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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Animals Used in NZ for Science in 2024

An overview of the animals used in Aotearoa New Zealand for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2024; taken from the annual MPI statistics.

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Sep 15, 2025

Introducing the W.E. Bradshaw University Innovation Grant

NZAVS is launching our very first innovative grant for animal free research! We want to be the change that we want to see in New Zealand.

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Jul 4, 2025

A Message From Our New Executive Officer

A personal note from Jade Pengelly, our new Executive Officer, to our passionate NZAVS whānau! We are so excited for the work ahead!

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Animals Used in NZ for Science in 2024

Introducing the W.E. Bradshaw University Innovation Grant

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With your help we can end animal experimentation in Aotearoa.