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Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

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

Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

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

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation. Several countries fund these efforts.

Bright Future Report

Read our Bright Future Report - a glimpse into how animal-free methods are outperforming animal models. Discover organ-chips, organoids, and computer models.

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Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

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

Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

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

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation. Several countries fund these efforts.

Bright Future Report

Read our Bright Future Report - a glimpse into how animal-free methods are outperforming animal models. Discover organ-chips, organoids, and computer models.

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Statistics

Discover the hard numbers of animal use for science in New Zealand, how many are killed and how those numbers change over time.

Case Studies

Find real-life examples of how the different species are being used in New Zealand. We summarised animal experimentation studies and ethics approvals for you.

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We collected helpful resources and tips on where to look for animal-free methods and training! Discover databases, newsletters and journals.

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Animals Used in NZ for Science in 2025

An overview of the animals used in Aotearoa New Zealand for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2025; taken from the annual MPI statistics.

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Jul 1, 2026

NZAVS July Newsletter 2026

Welcome to our NZAVS July Newsletter 2026. Find a copy below and sign up to our mailing list to keep up to date with new emails.

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Jun 19, 2026

We couldn't fund just one... announcing the runner-up

NZAVS Executive Director, Jade Pengelly, shares exciting news; Pathfinder has provided generous sponsorship to support our runner-up start their animal-free research, with an exceptional $10,000 of funding.

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