Napier live export protesters 'stoked' with ban announcement 13 Apr, 2021 10:30 PM 3 minutes to read Caz Pettersson, who organised most of Napier's protests over live exports, said she was stoked with the Government's decision to ban the practice. Photo / File Caz Pettersson, who organised most of Napier's protests over live exports, said she was stoked with the Government's decision to ban the practice. Photo / File News that live exports will be banned in New Zealand is "bittersweet" for the woman who organised a protest movement against the practice in Napier. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor announced today that the export of livestock by sea would cease following a transition period of up to two years, citing New Zealand's reputation for high standards of animal welfare.