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World Vegetarian Month 2023
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 10:14 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
“ Vegetarian food leaves a deep impression on our nature. If the whole world adopts vegetarianism, it can change the destiny of humankind.” Albert Einstein. With World Vegetarian Day coming up on 1st October, kicking off World Vegetarian Month , this ... More >>
Make The Better Choice With Vegetarian Approved And Vegan Certified Trademarks. It’s That Easy!
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 12:18 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society
Vegetarianism and veganism are constantly on the rise. Demand for meat and dairy alternatives is increasing. Significant research and development are occurring globally in the alternative protein and dairy-free areas. Sales of vegetarian and vegan products ... More >>
World Vegetarian Month 2022
Friday, 30 September 2022, 2:02 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society
October is World Vegetarian Month, starting with World Vegetarian Day on 1st October, encompassing World Animal Day on October 4th and ending with World Vegan Day on 1st November. “ This month is a good opportunity to promote healthy living, sustainability ... More >>
Think Kind Student Competition 2022 – Open For Entries
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 5:24 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society (NZVS) annual Think Kind Student Competition has officially launched 1 May. The competition encourages students from years 0 to 13 to submit any type of project about being kind to animals and the planet. The winner of the ... More >>
Think Kind Student Competition 2022 – Open For Entries
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 5:24 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society (NZVS) annual Think Kind Student Competition has officially launched 1 May. The competition encourages students from years 0 to 13 to submit any type of project about being kind to animals and the planet. The winner of the ... More >>
World Ocean Day: Stop Eating Meat To Protect The ‘Lungs Of Our Planet’
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 11:40 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
Celebrated on 8th June 2021, World Oceans Day is an important reminder to everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. Often referred to as the ‘lungs of our planet,’ oceans are a critical part of the biosphere. World Ocean Day is ... More >>
The Top 8 Veg Foods For A High-Protein Diet
Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 12:35 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society
As plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular, the NZ Vegetarian Society wants to make sure that vegetarians and vegans are confident that they are consuming a protein-rich diet. NZ Vegetarian Society spokesperson, Charlotte Besant, says that ... More >>
NZ Vegetarian Society Back Seaspiracy’s Claim To Reduce Fish Consumption
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 10:46 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The latest eye-opening documentary, Seaspiracy, has attracted global media attention, delving into the global seafood industry’s environmental impacts. Debuting on Netflix last week, the controversial film, from the producers of Cowspiracy, highlights multiple ... More >>
NZ Vegetarian Society Launch 2021 Think Kind Student Competition
Thursday, 25 March 2021, 9:16 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The annual Think Kind Student Competition has been officially launched, encouraging Kiwi kids to get creative to promote kindness to animals. The competition, which is run by the NZ Vegetarian Society, promotes animal compassion. It helps young people ... More >>
5 Reasons To Go Veg In 2021
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 7:39 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society has offered 5 reasons why Kiwis should ‘go veg’ in 2021. NZ Vegetarian Society spokesperson Philip McKibbin says plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular, and there are many reasons why Kiwis are making the ... More >>
NZ Vegetarian Society Announces Winner Of Think Kind Student Competition
Monday, 2 November 2020, 9:05 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society has announced the winner of its annual Think Kind Student Competition. The winner is Year 8 student, Gurvir Badwal from Randwick Park School school in Manurewa, Auckland. Gurvir wrote a poem about animal rights. The poem, ... More >>
Voting Closes Soon For Think Kind Student Competition
Thursday, 29 October 2020, 8:39 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
Voting for the 2020 Think Kind Student Competition closes on Saturday, and Kiwis are being encouraged to show support for their favourite entry while they still can. The competition, which is run by the NZ Vegetarian Society, promotes kindness to ... More >>
NZ Vegetarian Society Welcomes Duncan Garner’s Promise To Go Vegan
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 8:27 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society has welcomed Duncan Garner's promise to go vegan. Garner made the pledge in July this year when he said he was so confident that Labour wouldn't poll high enough to govern alone that if it did, "I promise to become a vegan ... More >>
Finalists Announced For World Vegetarian Day
Wednesday, 30 September 2020, 12:57 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society
October is World Vegetarian Month! Starting with World Vegetarian Day on October 1st, the month aims to promote vegetarianism and spread awareness about vegetarian lifestyles. Everyone is encouraged to give vegetarianism a go! To celebrate the NZ ... More >>
You can get enough iron from a plant-based diet
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 9:06 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society is reminding New Zealanders that they can get enough iron from vegetarian and vegan diets. It is Iron Awareness Week, and Kiwis are being encouraged to learn more about iron deficiency. More >>
NZ Vegetarian Society Encourages Kids To Be Kind To Animals
Monday, 27 July 2020, 8:38 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
Students have two weeks to enter the 2020 Think Kind Student Competition. The annual competition, which is run by the NZ Vegetarian Society, aims to inspire kindness to animals. It is open to all primary, intermediate, and secondary-aged students. ... More >>
Stop Eating Fish For Plastic-Free July - NZ Vegetarian Society
Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 2:17 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society is urging Kiwis to stop eating fish for Plastic-Free July. Discarded fishing gear accounts for a very high percentage of the ocean’s plastic pollution. Fishing is also responsible for the death of wildlife and destruction ... More >>
Walking Can Be Worse For The Climate Than Driving
Monday, 29 June 2020, 8:42 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society is urging Kiwis to re-think how they calculate their environmental impact after new research revealed that walking can be worse for the climate than driving. The research suggests that those who fuel their walk with meat, rather than ... More >>
Supermarket food boxes must be healthy - Vegetarian Society
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 8:52 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society has commended New World for its initiative in trialling an ‘essential food box’, but it says the contents of the boxes need to be much healthier. The boxes come in different sizes, and aim to provide enough food for ... More >>
NZ Vegetarian Society offers activities for kids in lockdown
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 8:59 am | NZ Vegetarian Society
The NZ Vegetarian Society has produced a range of activities that Kiwi kids can do while they are in lockdown, including a competition where students can win great prizes! More >>