There’s been some exciting changes at the Court Theatre. You can now get vegan cheese on pizza’s served at Base Wood Fire Pizza and soy milk hot chocolates from the Court’s coffee bar (a committee member said it’s one of …
Huge turnout to film screening – a success!
Sunday might have been wet and cold, but it still didn’t deter over 80 people attending our special screening of The Big Fat Lie. Event organiser Lisa Phelan said the room was packed and CVS member, Asher Soryl, did a …
Animal-free milk: The end of dairy farming?
Perfect Day have created animal-free dairy using the same protein (casein and whey) that’s found in cow’s milk – but made without a single cow. Instead, it uses fermentation in microflora to create its product. Read the full story at …
Fundraising raffle – $1500 prizes to win!
Snaffle up tickets for a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes worth over $1500. First prize is 2-nights with breakfast at the wonderful Eco Villa, valued at $560. Each dollar donated goes into the draw to win
Kiwi firm launches meat-free mince
Dunedin firm the Craft Meat Company has developed a 100 per cent plant-based mince made from mushrooms, tomato, almonds, coconut oil and soy protein which will hit supermarkets shelves this week…read more…
The Big Fat Lie film screening
Six professors, nine doctors and various health professionals shed troubling light on the correlation of animal products and the risks of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, and gastrointestinal diseases. The Big Fat Lie confronts the established medical institutions’ sole reliance …
Over 85 stallholders announced!
This year’s Vegan Expo is set to be the largest ever now that is has moved to the cities biggest indoor venue, Horncastle Arena. Organisers say expect to be impressed at the huge variety of stallholders and delicious food …
Big cheezy news from Domino’s pizza!
In celebration of this week’s World Vegetarian Day, Domino’s has announced it has added vegan cheese to its permanent menu throughout the country. “Due to the overwhelming response… we are pleased to announce that this is now a permanent addition …
New V-friendly local café
Christchurch has a new vegan friendly café. Moment café, located on Manchester Street, opened last week and has loads of vegan options including scrambled tofu, Vegan Benedict, Poke bowl and a big breakfast along with juices and smoothies. Looks …