NAEAC's role in animal welfare
NAEAC gives the Minister for Primary Industries advice on:
- ethical and animal welfare issues relating to the use of animals in research, testing and teaching
It also:
- provides information and advice to animal ethics committees
- makes recommendations to the Director-General of MPI, concerning the codes of ethical conduct under which animal research is carried out
Section 63 of the Animal Welfare Act lists all of NAEAC's functions.
- Read the Animal Welfare Act on the NZ Legislation website
- Find out about the use of animals in research, testing, and teaching
Annual Reports
NAEAC produces an annual report which covers the work of the committee.
Meetings
NAEAC holds 4 ordinary meetings each year. Summaries from these meetings are published on this website:
Membership
NAEAC is made up of a chairperson and up to 9 other members. Members are chosen for their expertise and need a range of knowledge and experience including:
- veterinary science
- medical science
- biological science
- commercial use of animals
- ethical standards and conduct in respect of animals
- education issues, including the use of animals in schools
- manipulation of animals in research, testing, and teaching
- animal welfare advocacy.
Vacancies
Members can be nominated by a relevant organisation but do not represent the nominating organisation on the committee. Any vacancies on the committee are also advertised on this website and the Government's jobs website.
- Browse MPI's current vacancies and register for email alerts
- Search for governance board vacancies on Jobs.govt.nz
NAEAC members
Members of the committee are:
- Mr Grant H Shackell Dip Ag, Dip Field Technology, MSc – chairperson
Retired scientist - Dr Karen Booth BSc, BVSc, CertVR, MACVSc
Consultant (nominated by Agcarm Inc) - Ms Therese (Terry) M Burrell BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg
Learning Area Leader, Science, Onslow College (nominated by the Ministry of Education) - Ms Leasa C Carlyon JP Dip Bus
Judicial Justice of the Peace - Dr Bronwen Connor BSc, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology, The University of Auckland - Dr Craig Gillies BSc, PhD
Scientific Officer (nominated by the Department of Conservation) - Professor Craig B Johnson BVSc, PhD, Cert VA DVA, DipECVA
Professor of Veterinary Neurophysiology, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University (nominated by the New Zealand Veterinary Association) - Mr Graeme A Nind MNZM, JP
Nominated by the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Dr Malcolm D Tingle BSc (Hons) PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology, The University of Auckland (nominated by the Health Research Council of New Zealand)
Who to contact
If you have questions about the committee, email naeac@mpi.govt.nz .