About us

Information about our activist contributors

Sandra Kyle

Website Owner

Sandra is a retired Polytechnic lecturer, and a part-time piano and keyboard teacher. She is a dedicated vegan/animal activist who has carried out slaughterhouse vigils for the last seven years, much of that time standing in front of slaughterhouses by herself. She has been called ‘The Singing Vegan’ as she often sings to the animals waiting in the pens.  Sandra does her vigils as part of the worldwide Save Movement, (Whanganui Animal Save). 

Sandra produced and presented the animal rights radio and podcast ‘Safe and Sound’, and was a finalist in the New Zealand Radio Awards in 2018. She has written many opinion editorials on Animal Rights, and has been interviewed by mainstream media. She was a contributor to ‘Vegan Voices, Essays by Inspiring Changemakers’ (Dr Joanne Kong, ed.) She has a non profit for Indian street animals, and in 2025 she published a book entitled ‘Pawprints On My Heart, A New Zealand Woman’s Journey To Help Street Animals in India.’  

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Danette Wereta

Contributor

Hi, I’m Danette, and I currently have the honour of serving as Co-Leader, along with Rob McNeil, of the Animal Justice Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. In my spare time, I rescue and care for wildlife, which is one of the most rewarding parts of my life. I recently co-founded a charity with two incredible legends in the animal world who continue to inspire and teach me every day. I’m also studying animal law papers, deepening my understanding of how to create real change for animals. With experience as a senior leader, I feel privileged to combine my professional background with my lifelong passion for animals and advocacy.

RainbowClaire Insley

Contributor

Hi, I’m RainbowClaire.  I’m an independent vegan writer and journalist based on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.  I write essays from the heart about our relationship with our planet, and all its inhabitants.  

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Christine Rose

Contributor

Christine Rose is a former Councillor for the Rodney District Council and the Auckland Regional Council, and was lead climate and agriculture campaigner for Greenpeace.  A long time campaigner for the oceans, forests, and creatures of our planet, 25 years ago she founded, and has since run, the Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders organization.  Christine is a potter and painter, and says ‘I use art and politics to shape a better world.’