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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.

Supporting the vegan and vegetarian community since 2002

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Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi6 days ago
GREEN DRINKS: THE VEGAN MOVEMENT IN ŌTAUTAHI

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.
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi3 weeks ago
Thanks for hosting us Bunnings.

Serving until 4pm at least.
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi3 weeks ago
On now, Boxing Day.

Pop down to Bunnings, Tower Junction for your vegan sausage sizzle at our fundraiser.

Gonna be a busy day.
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi4 weeks ago
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!
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi4 weeks ago
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.
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi
Christchurch Vegan Society - Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi4 weeks ago
Let's go! Here at the Vegan Night Mākete till 8pm. Phillipstown Community Hub

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    Vegan Night Mākete: Every last Saturday of the month

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  • GREEN DRINKS: THE VEGAN MOVEMENT IN ŌTAUTAHI

    GREEN DRINKS: THE VEGAN MOVEMENT IN ŌTAUTAHI

    Ōtautahi is the vegan capital of Aotearoa! From birthing New Zealand’s first vegetarian society in 1899 to being the home of the most active vegan community in Aotearoa today, there are many reasons for Ōtautahi laying claim to being the most vegan-friendly city in the country. Come and hear Yolanda Soryl, president of the Christchurch Vegan Society/ Te Rōpū Whēkana o Ōtautahi talk about the …...»»

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