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About Tika Ethics
Tika Ethics is an independent animal ethics committee, wholly owned by EpiVets Ltd but operating separately to ensure impartiality, transparency, and the highest standards of animal welfare. We specialise in research involving livestock and production animals, helping organisations navigate the ethics approval process with clarity, compassion, and expert support.
Whether you’re conducting research with cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, pigs, or horses, Tika Ethics provides a straightforward and supportive approval process that meets New Zealand’s Animal Welfare Act 1999 requirements.
What Tika Ethics Offer
- Independent Ethics Review – Operating separately from EpiVets to ensure impartiality
- Livestock & Production Animal Expertise – Specialised knowledge in agricultural research
- Streamlined Process – Simple, supportive approval workflows
- Real People Support – Direct communication with our friendly secretary, Nicola
- Compliance Assurance – Full adherence to New Zealand’s Animal Welfare Act 1999
- Confidentiality – Strict data protection and NDAs available
Why Partner With Tika Ethics?
Tika Ethics was created to simplify and support the ethics approval process without compromising ethical standards. Our approach combines:
- Integrity – Operating under robust ethical principles
- Simplicity – Intuitive Word-based forms and clear processes
- Support – Personal assistance throughout your ethics journey
Contact Information
Website: www.tikaethics.co.nz (Coming soon)
Email: info@tikaethics.co.nz
Tika Ethics – Supporting ethical animal research with integrity, simplicity and support.