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New Zealand’s proposed pig welfare law extends confinement use until 2035 despite public opposition and a short consultation period.
A 14-day public consultation on New Zealand’s proposed pig welfare law changes has drawn criticism from animal welfare groups, who call the timeframe inadequate for such a significant policy shift.
The Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill, now before the Primary Production Select Committee, would extend the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls—confinement systems previously ruled unlawful—until 2035, reversing a prior five-year phase-out deadline.
Despite strong public opposition, with polls showing 73% support for a ban, advocates argue the short consultation period undermines democratic process and due diligence.
The committee is accepting submissions ahead of a deadline on October 23.
La propuesta de ley de bienestar de los cerdos de Nueva Zelanda extiende el uso de confinamiento hasta 2035, a pesar de la oposición pública y un corto período de consulta.