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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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On today at the Phillipstown Community Hub!
Come down to the Vegan Night Mākete from 3:30 to 7pm for delicious food, great company, and a mix of well-loved and new stalls.
It’s going to be a perfect autumn Ōtautahi day for it!
Come down to the Vegan Night Mākete from 3:30 to 7pm for delicious food, great company, and a mix of well-loved and new stalls.
It’s going to be a perfect autumn Ōtautahi day for it!
Vegan Hangout – Sunday Evening at Bikanervala Christchurch
Looking for a chill way to wrap up the weekend? Come along to our next Vegan Hangout for a relaxed Sunday evening meal, a few drinks, or just some good conversation.
Where: Bikanervala, 458 Colombo St
When: Sunday evening – arrive when you can
Menu: Evening menu in the comments below.
(Note: vegan options aren’t marked, so we’ll need to ask a few questions to navigate the menu.)
These monthly catch-ups are a great chance to meet new people, share stories, and connect with others on the same journey – whether you’re fully plant-based or just exploring the idea. The conversations are casual, and aside from a couple of light ice-breaker questions, the chat tends to flow wherever it wants to.
All welcome
You don’t need to be a long-time vegan to join in – anyone reducing meat, dairy, or eggs is warmly welcomed. The goal is to build a space where no one feels like "the only vegan in the village"!
How it works
We usually have between 6 and 12 people, and folks often trickle in after work – so don’t stress if you’re running a bit late. It’s helpful if you can keep your RSVP updated, but there’s no pressure to be exactly on time.
Just look around or ask staff if it’s not clear where the group is sitting. And if you’ve got any questions beforehand, feel free to email [email protected].
Come say hi!
Looking for a chill way to wrap up the weekend? Come along to our next Vegan Hangout for a relaxed Sunday evening meal, a few drinks, or just some good conversation.
Where: Bikanervala, 458 Colombo St
When: Sunday evening – arrive when you can
Menu: Evening menu in the comments below.
(Note: vegan options aren’t marked, so we’ll need to ask a few questions to navigate the menu.)
These monthly catch-ups are a great chance to meet new people, share stories, and connect with others on the same journey – whether you’re fully plant-based or just exploring the idea. The conversations are casual, and aside from a couple of light ice-breaker questions, the chat tends to flow wherever it wants to.
All welcome
You don’t need to be a long-time vegan to join in – anyone reducing meat, dairy, or eggs is warmly welcomed. The goal is to build a space where no one feels like "the only vegan in the village"!
How it works
We usually have between 6 and 12 people, and folks often trickle in after work – so don’t stress if you’re running a bit late. It’s helpful if you can keep your RSVP updated, but there’s no pressure to be exactly on time.
Just look around or ask staff if it’s not clear where the group is sitting. And if you’ve got any questions beforehand, feel free to email [email protected].
Come say hi!
It’s a Vegan Night Mākete weekend!
We’re shifting into our winter hours – running 3:30 to 7pm – to make the most of the autumn daylight.
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend in Ōtautahi, so let’s soak it up together with good food, good company, and all your favourite stalls (plus a few new ones!).
What a time!
Saturday 27 April
Phillipstown Community Hub
3:30–7pm
Seaside Chai Indo Tempeh House The Saucey Kiwis - TSK Conscious Eatery Aureate Cakery and Unbakery Wildwood Pizza Phillipstown Community Hub Os's Kitchen OAR - Otautahi Animal Refuge and Education Trust @followers
We’re shifting into our winter hours – running 3:30 to 7pm – to make the most of the autumn daylight.
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend in Ōtautahi, so let’s soak it up together with good food, good company, and all your favourite stalls (plus a few new ones!).
What a time!
Saturday 27 April
Phillipstown Community Hub
3:30–7pm
Seaside Chai Indo Tempeh House The Saucey Kiwis - TSK Conscious Eatery Aureate Cakery and Unbakery Wildwood Pizza Phillipstown Community Hub Os's Kitchen OAR - Otautahi Animal Refuge and Education Trust @followers
🌙 Vegan Night Mākete – This Saturday! 🌙
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM (our first winter-hours market!)
@Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Rd
Get cosy with us this Saturday! We're kicking off winter hours with your favourite vegan eats, a stacked stallholder lineup, live music, and a welcoming indoor space to relax.
Grab a plate, find a seat, and enjoy the vibes—there’ll be a talk indoors too!
Follow the Facebook event/ad for stall updates and more info.
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM (our first winter-hours market!)
@Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Rd
Get cosy with us this Saturday! We're kicking off winter hours with your favourite vegan eats, a stacked stallholder lineup, live music, and a welcoming indoor space to relax.
Grab a plate, find a seat, and enjoy the vibes—there’ll be a talk indoors too!
Follow the Facebook event/ad for stall updates and more info.
Call for Help – Test & Tag Needed for Vegan Night Mākete! ⚡
We’re reaching out to our community for a little help! For the Vegan Night Mākete, we have some extension leads, our EFTPOS machine, and possibly a few other electrical items that still need to be tested and tagged.
If you’re an electrician (or know someone who is) and could lend a hand, we’d be incredibly grateful! Let’s see if we can find someone in our amazing community who can help us get this sorted.
If you can assist, please contact us at [email protected]—every bit of support makes a huge difference!
We’re reaching out to our community for a little help! For the Vegan Night Mākete, we have some extension leads, our EFTPOS machine, and possibly a few other electrical items that still need to be tested and tagged.
If you’re an electrician (or know someone who is) and could lend a hand, we’d be incredibly grateful! Let’s see if we can find someone in our amazing community who can help us get this sorted.
If you can assist, please contact us at [email protected]—every bit of support makes a huge difference!
Happy customers at our vegan sausage sizzle, Bunnings, Tower Junction.
Here until 4pm today (Sunday), so come say hello, and grab a delicious Frys' Braai Sausage.
Here until 4pm today (Sunday), so come say hello, and grab a delicious Frys' Braai Sausage.
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Order your VEG1 multivitamins
The vitamin supplement created for vegans, by vegans! VEG 1 is the nutritional vitamin and mineral supplement developed by The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom. VEG 1 provides a reliable source of vitamins B12, B2, B6, folic acid, vitamin D3, iodine and selenium. The Christchurch Vegan Society has teamed …»»
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Vegan Night Mākete: Every last Saturday of the month
The monthly Vegan Night Mākete returns at the Phillipstown Community Hub (39 Nursery Rd) every last Saturday of the month from 3.30pm to 7pm. Come on down to indulge in a delicious variety of plant-based dishes and loads of other items to choose from. »»
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Veggie Rainbow Group meet up for Pride Week
An opportunity to share kai with others in the rainbow community who are interested in vegan/vegetarian/animal rights. Join the Veggie Rainbow Community for dinner to celebrate Pride week at The Welcome Café on Tuesday March 11th from 6-8pm. Plenty of free on street parking. You must RSVP Ro by email [email protected] or text 021 0225 3650. To check out the cafe go to: www.welcomecafe.co.nz (2 Wharenui …...»»
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