National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee reviews and reports
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) carries out animal welfare reviews and compiles advice. Read reports from past reviews.
NAWAC annual reports
NAWAC produces an annual report which covers all of its operations for the year, including work on codes of welfare and regulations, and updates on research.
NAWAC submission on greyhound racing
NAWAC submission on greyhound racing – June 2021NAWAC report on the use of snares
NAWAC proposal to regulate the sale and use of snares – May 2020NAWAC submission on review of livestock exports
NAWAC submission on livestock exports – January 2020NAWAC reports on greyhound racing
NAWAC greyhounds update - July 2023 NAWAC greyhounds update - June 2022 NAWAC greyhounds update – June 2019 NAWAC greyhounds update – April 2019 NAWAC greyhounds update – December 2017 NAWAC report on New Zealand Greyhound Racing Association Incorporated's implementation of greyhound welfare reforms to date – 30 August 2016NAWAC report on rodeos
Advice letter to Government from NAWAC about rodeo animal welfare Rodeo events – How do they impact the sentient animal? – ReportNAWAC review on pig crates
NAWAC review on pig cratesNAWAC opinion papers
NAWAC opinion on animal welfare issues associated with selective breedingAll animal welfare codes
Find out about codes of welfare for animals, their relationship to the Animal Welfare Act 1999, and how they help improve animal management and care.
Who to contact
If you have any questions about NAWAC, email nawac@mpi.govt.nz
Last reviewed: 24 Nov 2021