A petition urging the Government to keep the ban on live animal exports in place is gaining traction.

Despite the Government promising to repeal the ban during the election, over 13,000 people have signed.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says this is a polarising topic that's divided New Zealand's farming community.

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A petition urging the Government to keep the ban on live animal exports in place is gaining traction.
Despite the Government promising to repeal the ban during the election, over 13,000 people have signed.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says this is a polarising topic that's divided New Zealand's farming community.
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