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Pig farmers say the idea that not every pork product sold in New Zealand has to be produced to this country’s own welfare standards is unfair.

Almost two thirds of pork consumed in New Zealand comes from countries that fail – and are not required – to meet our animal welfare standards.

Lamb will be served on most Kiwi Christmas dinner tables this year, according to the Great Kiwi Christmas Survey.

A controversial new welfare draft code is triggering vigorous debate between pig farmers and animal welfare advocated as to what the best path forward is.

The country's pork sector has welcomed an extension to consultation on a controversial draft code of welfare for pigs.

NZ's pig farming sector believes if a new draft welfare code for pigs is adopted it could spell the end of the country's pork industry.

More than 3,000 Kiwis have signed a petition calling for imported pork to be required to meet the same animal welfare standards as New Zealand pork.

NZ Pork is hailing the success of a scheme where the Government bought surplus pork and had it delivered to food banks to counter the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

With a lack of overseas workers, New Zealand’s pork sector is calling on the government for urgent action.

Shoppers looking to buy Kiwi pork may be misled if proposed country of origin labelling changes go ahead, claims NZ Pork.