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.
Our Victories
We have come far and managed to secure important wins for animals over the years. From banning cosmetic testing to rehoming rats.
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.
Statistics
Discover the hard numbers of animal use for science in New Zealand, how many are killed and how those numbers change over time.
Finding Replacements and Alternatives
We collected helpful resources and tips on where to look for animal-free methods and training! Discover databases, newsletters and journals.
Let Us Promote Your Research
Tell us about the animal-free research, testing or teaching projects you are involved in. We would love to showcase positive examples.
An overview of the animals used in Aotearoa New Zealand for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2025; taken from the annual MPI statistics.
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.
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.
