An animal welfare group wants more done to stop animals being used for science in New Zealand.

The Ministry for Primary Industries' most recent report shows more than 308,000 animals were used for testing, teaching and research in 2021.

Nearly half were then killed.

Tara Jackson is the Executive Director of the NZ Anti-Vivisection Society and she joined Kate Hawkesby.

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An animal welfare group wants more done to stop animals being used for science in New Zealand.
The Ministry for Primary Industries' most recent report shows more than 308,000 animals were used for testing, teaching and research in 2021.
Nearly half were then killed.
Tara Jackson is the Executive Director of the NZ Anti-Vivisection Society and she joined Kate Hawkesby.
LISTEN ABOVE

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