National Animal Welfare Ethics Committee membership
Find out about membership in the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) and current members.
NAEAC members have a wide range of experience
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
- environmental and conservation management
- 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
- environmental and conservation management
- animal welfare advocacy.
NAEAC chairperson
Professor Natalie K Waran
Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Humanities and Health Science, Eastern Institute of Technology
NAEAC members
Professor Laura Bennet
Professor of Physiology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland
Dr Angenita B Harding
Veterinarian
Dr Janine A Duckworth
Scientist, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd
Dr Joanne L Holter
Veterinarian
Dr Jacquie L Harper
Chief Scientist, Overseer Ltd
Ms Rachel A Heeney
Head of Biology, Epsom Girls Grammar School (nominated by the Ministry of Education)
Dr Michael R King
Senior Lecturer, Bioethics Centre, University of Otago (nominated by the Health Research Council of New Zealand)
Dr Dianne Wepa
Senior Lecturer, Adjunct, Auckland University of Technology
Dr Jessica K Walker
National Science Manager at SPCA New Zealand
Who to contact
If you have any questions about NAEAC, email naeac@mpi.govt.nz