We have been alerted to a vegan caravan positioned at the New Brighton Seaside Market in the mall every Saturday between 10am – 2pm. They serve Indian cuisine such as curry and rice, samosas, dosas, pakoras and more. All vegan. …
And the winner is… Turkish Shawarma!
Last week, Pita Pit held an online competition asking customers to choose between two fresh new creations selected as final contenders in its Sous Chef Gourmet Creations competition that would be added to their menu. Kallum’s Pig Lebowsky received 24% …
Animal Rights march announced
On Saturday 25 August, animal lovers, activists, vegans and vegetarians alike will unite in Auckland to march in solidarity for a more compassionate world for animals. The aim is to raise awareness to the brutal mistreatment of millions of animals …
First fundraiser a sellout!
Last Sunday we celebrated our first CVS fundraising event which was a spectacular buffet lunch at the Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Cafe. It was so popular we had to offer two separate lunch sessions and we were thrilled to see …
Will vegan meat revolutionise New Zealand?
A new report, The Impossible Burger Consumer Insights, from the Ministry for Primary Industries office, suggests a strong potential for the New Zealand market to uphaul its conventional animal agriculture farming in favour of healthier and more plant-based exports. …
Running for Charity
Local running enthusiast, Nadia, has decided to celebrate her 3-year milestone of being vegan, by entering a half marathon. She hopes to dispel the misconceptions around fitness and veganism while raising $1500 for SAFE. You can support her by making …
Help spread the V!
With the relaunch of our new name, comes a need for some revision and updates to our current wares, including one of our most well-loved and adored — The Sticker-of-Vegan-Assurance! We are delighted to have so many cafés, restaurants and …
‘What the health’ film showing in Christchurch
In the newly released movie ‘What the health’ Filmmaker Kip Andersen (Cowspiracy) uncovers the secret to preventing and even reversing chronic diseases, and he investigates why the nation’s leading health organizations doesn’t want people to know about it. ‘What the …
Changes to our organisation
As a member of the Christchurch vegan and vegetarian community, there are some important and exciting matters I wish to share with you relating to the recent decision to set up an independent organisation and disband our beloved Christchurch Vegetarian …
Leading cardiologist and nutritional epidemiologist talk
We were delighted to host a talk by Professor Gary Fraser on his work at Loma Linda University in California. Professor Fraser is a cardiologist and nutritional epidemiologist and has directed the Adventist Health Studies at Loma Linda University since …
