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Are you getting enough iron? We sure are!

Monday, 26 August 2019, 8:15 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

The NZ Vegetarian Society challenges vegetarians to show Beef & Lamb NZ that they don’t need meat to be healthy More >>

Think Kind Student Competition Closes in Two Weeks

Friday, 26 July 2019, 8:56 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

Students have two weeks left to enter the 2019 Think Kind Competition ! The annual competition is run by the NZ Vegetarian Society , and it is open to all currently-enrolled primary, intermediate, and secondary-aged students. Students can use their unique ... More >>

Why should you go vegetarian this Plastic Free July?

Friday, 12 July 2019, 8:28 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

The Plastic Free July challenge is becoming very popular worldwide. It aims to raise awareness of the amount of single-use plastic in our lives, and it challenges people to do something about it. Numerous ideas are offered on where to start – from refusing ... More >>

Think Kind Competition 2019

Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 9:52 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

Entries are now open for the 2019 Think Kind Competition ! The annual competition is run by the NZ Vegetarian Society , and it is open to all currently-enrolled primary, intermediate, and secondary-aged students. Students can use their unique talents ... More >>

New Zealand Vegan Certification launched today

Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:30 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

In a New Zealand first, a Vegan Certification scheme launches today, fittingly on World Vegan Day. More >>

“Extreme Cult Diet” to Scientifically Proven

Monday, 8 October 2018, 1:06 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

“Extreme Cult Diet” to Scientifically Proven - a look at vegetarianism from 1943 to now October is World Vegetarian Month, and this year the NZ Vegetarian Society celebrates 75 years. It is a good time to reflect on the societal change towards ... More >>

World Vegetarian Day – 1st October

Friday, 28 September 2018, 3:47 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

World Vegetarian Day on 1st October is the day to celebrate all things vegetarian, and there’s never been a better time to celebrate. Vegetarianism, and in particular veganism, is growing at an unprecedented rate, both in New Zealand and globally. More >>

THINK KIND Student Competition encourages sustainability

Friday, 6 July 2018, 7:11 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

Anything goes – as long as it involves kindness to animals and/or the environment through lifestyle and dietary choices. More >>

NZ Vegetarian Society Short Film Competition Vote Open Now

Thursday, 1 September 2016, 4:10 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

NZ Vegetarian Society Short Film Competition – People’s Choice Vote Open Now for $1000 cash for one school! More >>

Student film competition encourages sustainability

Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 3:18 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

School years are a time when young people are defining their beliefs and values, and learning life skills for their futures. During the teen years, young people begin questioning their lifestyle choices, which often includes their diet. For the third ... More >>

Dairy-Free Living – It’s Healthy And It’s Easy

Monday, 30 November 2015, 11:48 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

The footage of New Zealand’s dairy industry on Sunday, TV One, showed newborn calves mistreated and suffering all the way from the farm to slaughter at the tender age of 4-7 days old. More >>

Red and Processed Meat causing Cancer – WHO

Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 5:19 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

It’s been known for many years that there is a link between red meat and processed meat consumption and certain cancers. It is reassuring that the World Health Organisation has evaluated the numerous studies around this subject and is confident enough now ... More >>

Vegetarian Society School Short Film Comp People's Choice

Friday, 16 October 2015, 3:18 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, encouraging a way of living that reduces animal suffering, improves people’s health and protects the environment. More >>

Competition encourages sustainability and healthy choices

Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 1:44 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

School years are a time when young people are defining their beliefs, morals and values. It’s a common time for students to begin questioning their lifestyle choices, which can often mean their diet also. For the second year, in time for World Vegetarian ... More >>

World Vegetarian Day - vote for your favourite video!

Thursday, 2 October 2014, 2:44 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

October is world Vegetarian Awareness Month, encouraging a new way of living that encompasses the spirit of “promoting the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism”. More >>

Factory farm footage prompts call for Animals Commissioner

Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 2:11 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

Video footage of pig farms released on Sunday’ s June 29th programme has prompted the NZ Vegetarian Society to call for the appointment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. More >>

Secondary Schools Vegetarian Films Competition

Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 3:28 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

Secondary school pupils will have the opportunity to explore vegetarian and vegan themes in a new school video competition planned for 2014, and have the chance to win over five thousand dollars’ worth of prizes. More >>

Wellington Vegfest

Monday, 28 January 2013, 9:46 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

Wellington’s waterfront is the place to be on Sunday March 10, as Veg Fest kicks off a free community festival at Frank Kitts Park from 11 am - 5 pm. An exciting joint venture by the Wellington branches of the Vegetarian and Vegan Societies, the ... More >>

Biggest Vegetarian Community event in New Zealand

Thursday, 16 September 2010, 10:54 am | NZ Vegetarian Society

Brought to you by the most active Veggie and Vegan Community in Christchurch this weekend Sunday the 26th September! More >>

World Vegetarian Day

Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 2:05 pm | NZ Vegetarian Society

New Zealand vegetarians are celebrating the 32nd anniversary of World Vegetarian Day (October 1st) this year with events planned nationwide. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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