NZ Pork's petition to address 'inequalities' facing local pork farmers fails

NZ Pork's petition to address 'inequalities' facing local pork farmers fails
NZ Pork's petition was signed by 3,500 people. (Image: Depositphotos)
Riley Kennedy
A petition urging the government to address “inequalities” facing local pork producers has failed after parliament’s primary production select committee said it would be contrary to New Zealand’s international obligations.NZ Pork, whose petition signed by 3,500 people was considered by the committee, said it's “disappointing”.In May last year, the petition, started by NZ Pork policy advisor Frances Clement, was presented in parliament. It urged the government to apply the same animal welfare standards to...

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