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The Christchurch Vegan Society/Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi is a registered charity that exists to support everyone within the Ōtautahi/Christchurch and wider community following, or interested in, a vegan lifestyle.
Running since 2002, our current activities include a monthly vegan night market, social events, advocacy, groups, talks, resources such as free nutrition leaflets, recipes, online store and liaison with businesses to promote veganism. Whether vegan or non-vegan, everyone is welcome to come along to our events and/or join us and be part of our vibrant friendly vegan community.
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Join Yolanda Soryl, President of the Christchurch Vegan Society/Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi, as she explores why Ōtautahi (Christchurch) is the vegan capital of Aotearoa!
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rambler, 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City
From being home to New Zealand's first vegetarian society in 1899 to hosting the country’s most active vegan community today, discover how our city became a hub for plant-based living.
With Christchurch Envirohub
Join Yolanda Soryl, President of the Christchurch Vegan Society/Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi, as she explores why Ōtautahi (Christchurch) is the vegan capital of Aotearoa!
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rambler, 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City
From being home to New Zealand's first vegetarian society in 1899 to hosting the country’s most active vegan community today, discover how our city became a hub for plant-based living.
Thanks for hosting us Bunnings.
Serving until 4pm at least.
Serving until 4pm at least.
On now, Boxing Day.
Pop down to Bunnings, Tower Junction for your vegan sausage sizzle at our fundraiser.
Gonna be a busy day.
Pop down to Bunnings, Tower Junction for your vegan sausage sizzle at our fundraiser.
Gonna be a busy day.
On tonight. Click through to the event listing for more details.
Join us for a fully-vegan evening buffet; Their typical buffet is as follows, and is great value at $25 per person.
Menu
Starters:
•Chole Bhature – Soft bhature paired with tangy chole.
•Amritsari Kulcha – Flaky and stuffed, fresh from the tandoor.
•Aloo Tikki Chaat – Crispy, spiced potato patties with chutney and vegan yugurt.
•Spring Rolls – Golden-crisp and packed with flavor.
•Dahi Bhalla Chaat – Soft lentil dumplings topped with creamy vegan yogurt.
Mains:
•Tofu Do Pyaza – Flavorful tofu sautéed with onions, perfect with naan!
Breads:
•Butter Naan – Fluffy, soft, and brushed with vegan butter.
•Bhature & Amritsari Kulcha –
Drinks:
•All Berries Smoothie – A refreshing blend of berries for a sweet sip!
Dessert:
•Crispy Jalebi – End your meal on a golden, sugary high!
Join us for a fully-vegan evening buffet; Their typical buffet is as follows, and is great value at $25 per person.
Menu
Starters:
•Chole Bhature – Soft bhature paired with tangy chole.
•Amritsari Kulcha – Flaky and stuffed, fresh from the tandoor.
•Aloo Tikki Chaat – Crispy, spiced potato patties with chutney and vegan yugurt.
•Spring Rolls – Golden-crisp and packed with flavor.
•Dahi Bhalla Chaat – Soft lentil dumplings topped with creamy vegan yogurt.
Mains:
•Tofu Do Pyaza – Flavorful tofu sautéed with onions, perfect with naan!
Breads:
•Butter Naan – Fluffy, soft, and brushed with vegan butter.
•Bhature & Amritsari Kulcha –
Drinks:
•All Berries Smoothie – A refreshing blend of berries for a sweet sip!
Dessert:
•Crispy Jalebi – End your meal on a golden, sugary high!
Are you free on Boxing Day?
Bunnings sausage sizzle - Thursday 26 December (Boxing Day)
We will be running a (vegan) sausage sizzle at Bunnings, Tower Junction, Riccarton, between 9am and 4pm.
We'd be grateful for volunteers, ideally around the peak times of 11am to 2:30pm, but open to all offers.
The duties basically include chopping onions, cooking sausages, taking orders of white / brown bred, onion / no onions, directing customers to the ketchup and mustard, handling cash and the payment app.
Please get in touch soon if you think you're able to help.
Bunnings sausage sizzle - Thursday 26 December (Boxing Day)
We will be running a (vegan) sausage sizzle at Bunnings, Tower Junction, Riccarton, between 9am and 4pm.
We'd be grateful for volunteers, ideally around the peak times of 11am to 2:30pm, but open to all offers.
The duties basically include chopping onions, cooking sausages, taking orders of white / brown bred, onion / no onions, directing customers to the ketchup and mustard, handling cash and the payment app.
Please get in touch soon if you think you're able to help.
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Vegan Night Mākete: Every last Saturday of the month
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