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MPI s Failure To Prosecute Mass Chicken Deaths Unacceptable

Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 2:09 pm The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has failed in its duty to enforce animal welfare by not prosecuting a farm where a power outage suffocated and killed 180,000 chickens. The incident which occurred in November 2019 has since been described as the biggest agricultural mass death event in Aotearoa s history. SAFE Campaigns Manager Jessica Chambers said that MPI’s decision demonstrates that New Zealand’s animal welfare system is broken. It is clear now more than ever that MPI should be stripped of its animal welfare responsibilities, said Chambers. This investigation should have been a priority for the Ministry. Instead, they

Mass chicken deaths: MPI won t prosecute

Mass chicken deaths: MPI won t prosecute Wed, 28 Jul 2021, 1:03PM The mass death of 180,000 broiler chickens near Helensville was referred to prosecutors, but authorities have said the chicken company could have mounted a defence. (Photo / File) Mass chicken deaths: MPI won t prosecute Wed, 28 Jul 2021, 1:03PM The Ministry for Primary Industries today told the Herald that after taking advice from the Crown Solicitor, it will not pursue prosecution after the broiler farm deaths. An animal law expert said the decision was disappointing, and sent a signal that authorities would capitulate on prosecuting tough cases in the poultry sector. The animals died at D B Chicks near Helensville in late November 2019.

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