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Source: SAFE NZ It has been revealed that in 2020, Auckland Regional Parks sold a small number of cows to live animal exporters, according to a tip off received by animal rights organisation SAFE. Cows raised on well known parks like Ambury Park were exported to China. It’s understood Auckland Regional Parks exported these animals as part of a trial. The Auckland Regional Parks Management Plan is currently being reviewed. SAFE CEO Debra Ashton said the Auckland City Council should reconsider any future exports of live animals. “I imagine Auckland ratepayers would be outraged that...

Auckland Council has not responded to questions from Stuff about the matter, including the details of the trial. Debra Ashton, chief executive of animal rights group SAFE, said Auckland Council should reconsider exporting live animals. “I imagine Auckland ratepayers would be outraged that their regional parks are being used to raise animals for live export,” said Ashton. “Especially given the response to the news that Cornwall Park is sending their cows overseas.” There has been backlash from the public since it emerged cows raised on Auckland’s Cornwall Park were being invol...

Ayrton said Cornwall Park’s cattle was frequently sold to breeders who are looking to improve the quality of their herds, and it had been seen as a way to support sustainable development of a “viable domestic beef industry” in remote regions. But it has since recognised the number of people who were concerned about aspects of the live cattle trade. Nicole Lawton/Stuff A Simmental bull and steers pictured on a foggy morning at Cornwall Park. “In light of those concerns we have decided cows from Cornwall Park will no longer be part of any overseas-based breeding programmes,” Ayrton...

It comes after the move was heavily criticised online.

Animal rights group SAFE said Aucklanders would be shocked to learn the popular park was being used to raise animals that would be involved in the controversial live export trade. The group said the animals would face a "long, rough journey in cramped, disgusting conditions before arriving at a country with high elevations and cold, dry conditions". "This is a far different fate from their upbringings in Cornwall Park." Cornwall Park initially stood by the decision, saying it was proud to participate in the breeding programme and the cows would play a role in helping to raise the standards of...