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New Zealand permanently bans sea exports of live animals due to public opposition and welfare concerns after a deadly 2020 disaster.
New Zealand has permanently scrapped plans to reinstate live animal exports by sea, citing overwhelming public opposition and severe animal welfare concerns.
The decision, confirmed by Minister Andrew Hoggard, follows stalled Cabinet efforts and a 2020 maritime disaster that killed nearly 6,000 animals and 41 crew members.
Despite industry lobbying and a planned $1 million campaign, the government abandoned the proposal, with surveys showing most New Zealanders and farmers oppose the practice.
The ban, now expected to remain in place, reflects national values on animal welfare and protects hundreds of thousands of animals, while supporting New Zealand’s global reputation.
Nueva Zelanda prohíbe de forma permanente las exportaciones marítimas de animales vivos debido a la oposición pública y las preocupaciones de bienestar después de un desastre mortal en 2020.