NZ Vegetarian Society

Nourish your heart 💚🌱

Delve into the heart of New Zealand's health crisis. Alicia Temple explores the connection between diet, lifestyle and genetics in combating heart disease.

👉 Read article here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/about/news/article/nourish-your-heart

It’s always great to be in the know about which bevvies to bring to your next backyard BBQ or dinner party, and Gibbston Valley Winery has just made it easier with a wide selection of Vegan Certified wines on offer. 🌟

From their Red Shed Pinot Blanc with ‘citrus aromas’, to their GV Collection Pinot Noir boasting flavours of ‘black cherry with notes of cedar and wild herbs’, there’s sure to be something that suits every palate and occasion. 🙌

So head to your local wine seller to check out their extensive range or buy direct at gibbstonvalley.com and grab yourself a bottle for a gift, a gathering, or just a good night in! 🍷

Only a few weeks left to enter the Think Kind student competition for 2024!

Every student who enters will receive a Hell Pizza voucher. 🍕The top ten finalists will receive a prize pack from our awesome sponsors and the overall winner of the competition will receive $1,000 for their school, kindly sponsored by Let's Eat!

👉 Find out more on how to enter here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind

Thank you to all our sponsors: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care, Angel Food, The Baker's Son NZ, OSM, Solomons Gold, GoodnessMe - Feel Good Inside, Clinicians and TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand.

Think Kind • NZ Vegetarian Society The competition is open to all students from year 0 to 13 and it aims to get students thinking about being kind – to animals, our planet, and each other. 

Is it just us? 🫠 Share your moment and you could WIN x2 New World vouchers, each valued at $50 NZD!

To enter:
👉 Share your awkward vegetarian/flexitarian moment with us in the comments.
👉 Make sure you're following Quorn & NZ Vegetarian Society

To double your chances, share this post and tag us in your stories or tag a friend in the comments below.

Entries are open to NZ residents only. The giveaway ends on August 26th at 12pm. Good luck! 🍀

🍯 TranzAlpine Honey Giveaway! 🍯

If you missed out in June, you now have another chance to WIN a Winter Wellness Pack from TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand! The prize includes: 1 x 70g Organic Manuka Honey Lozenges, 1 x 100g Organic Manuka Throat and Chest Syrup and 1 x 30g Organic Propolis Throat Spray.

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Make sure you're following TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand and NZ Vegetarian Society
✅ Tag a friend in the comments below

To double your chances, share this post and tag us in your stories.

Entries open to NZ only. Giveaway ends on 31st July at 12pm. Good luck! 🍀

We're loving this Think Kind student competition entry from a year 9 student at Rosehill College in Auckland! 🌟

You can enter any project such as an essay, a short film, a poster, a scratch coding project, a speech or a dance, a school fundraiser, or a petition, etc., as long as the topic relates to being kind to animals. 🐄🐎🦏🐖🐑🐕🐐🐆🦍🦓🐓🐈🦌

Every student who enters will receive a Hell Pizza voucher. 🍕 The top ten finalists will receive a prize pack and the overall winner of the competition will receive $1,000 towards their school, kindly sponsored by Let's Eat! 🙌

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care, Angel Food, The Baker's Son NZ, OSM, Solomons Gold, GoodnessMe - Feel Good Inside, Clinicians and TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind

WIN 1 of 10 Nutrients for Vegans supplements. NZVS Vegan Certified and formulated specifically for vegans, vegetarians and those eating a mostly plant-based diet. 🌟

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Make sure you're following Clinicians and NZ Vegetarian Society
✅ Tag a friend in the comments below

To double your chances, share this post and tag us in your stories.

Entries open to NZ only. Giveaway ends on 24th July at 12pm. Good luck!

NZ Vegetarian Society Increasing vegetarianism to reduce cruelty to animals, improve human health, protect the environment

Using only the best locally grown vegetables, Wild Nation have combined the best of local kiwi cuisine with innovative global flavours to create these delicious new NZVS Vegan Certified Vege Bites! 😋

👉 Find out more: https://wildnation.co.nz/

Take a stand for transparent food labelling! Amidst the lack of legislation protecting consumers from vague product labelling, it's time to advocate for change. We've launched a petition urging the government to standardise labelling for vegetarian and vegan products in NZ.

👉 Please help by signing and sharing this petition: https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ban-misleading-labelling-for-vegetarian-and-vegan-products

Why is this important? 🤔

With the increase in the use of buzzwords on packaging, it is becoming unclear what is in our food unless you read through the entire list of ingredients. We want clear labelling and a ban on using vague and misleading terms. Consumers need to know what they are buying without reading everything on the packet. This is important not only for vegans and vegetarians but also for those allergic to animal ingredients such as egg and dairy.

We envision a future where consumers can make informed, ethical, and confident choices about the products they purchase. By advocating for clear, standardised, and enforceable labelling regulations, we aim to eliminate ambiguity and ensure transparency in the labelling of vegetarian, and vegan products. 🌱

The Vegan Society of Aotearoa, New Zealand
Ministry for Primary Industries

Ban Misleading Labelling for Vegetarian and Vegan Products Sign the petition calling for factual and clear labelling on consumer products.

Happy Matariki! 🎉 Wishing everyone a vibrant Māori New Year filled with unity and sustainability. ✨

Let's honour this occasion with plant-powered meals that nourish both body and spirit. Here's to a year of growth, compassion, and connection to our environment! 🌱💚

🍕 Did you know? Since 2014, Hell Pizza have certified their vegetarian and vegan pizzas with our Vegetarian Approved and Vegan Certified trademarks! 🌱

Let's take a closer look at what it means when you see the Vegetarian Approved trademark on a Hell Pizza. Here are 5 ways they're saving your veggies from straying morsels of meat:

✅ Changing gloves to make vegetarian pizzas
✅ Keeping ingredients separate from meat
✅ Marking each vegetarian pizza with a 'V'
✅ Slicing with a dedicated pizza blade
✅ Maintaining NZ Vegetarian Society's strict trademark standards

👉 Find out more here: https://hellpizza.nz/wickedpedia/2022/09/30/vegetarian-society-approved-pizza/

Tag your friends who love veggie-friendly pizza! 🍽️💚

Check out this Think Kind competition entry from a year 4 homeschooled student focusing on raising awareness about where eggs come from. This thought-provoking entry won one of our spot prizes! 🌟

We are still giving away spot prizes for early entrants into the competition. Send your entry through for a chance to WIN! You can enter any project such as an essay, a short film, a poster, a scratch coding project, a speech or a dance, a school fundraiser, or a petition, etc., as long as the topic relates to being kind to animals. 🐄🐎🦏🐖🐑🐕🐐🐆🦍🦓🐓🐈🦌

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care, Angel Food, The Baker's Son NZ, OSM, Solomons Gold, GoodnessMe - Feel Good Inside, Clinicians and TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind

Aleph Beauty have added two new tools to their range to bring even more creativity, versatility and sustainability to their raving fans. 🌱😍

The Mixing Palette and Treatment Balm: Your ultimate multi-use essentials. Perfect for crafting endless looks. With these essential tools in your kit, every product reaches Its full potential, empowering you to make the most of your Aleph favourites. 💚

👉 Find out more: https://alephbeauty.com/

🍯 TranzAlpine Honey Giveaway! 🍯

We have partnered up with our friends at TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand and are excited to give you the chance to WIN a Winter Wellness Pack! The prize includes: 1 x 70g Organic Manuka Honey Lozenges, 1 x 100g Organic Manuka Throat and Chest Syrup and 1 x 30g Organic Propolis Throat Spray.

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Make sure you're following TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand and NZ Vegetarian Society
✅ Tag a friend in the comments below

To double your chances, share this post and tag us in your stories.

Entries open to NZ only. Giveaway ends on 27th June at 12pm. Good luck!

NZ Vegetarian Society Increasing vegetarianism to reduce cruelty to animals, improve human health, protect the environment

Thank you, Anna, for all the delicious recipes you share with us! The Veggie Tree 😋

The latest issue of Vegetarian Living NZ is available on our website here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/product/vegetarian-living-nz-latest-issue-free-with-nzvs-membership-14

VEGETARIAN LIVING NZ
I was super stoked to see my winter recipe contribution to the Vegetarian Living Magazine picture as the front cover shot, thanks guys! I have been sharing recipes and food photos in every seasonal edition for many years now, my little helping hand to the NZ Vegetarian Society who work hard to spread the plant-based love throughout NZ. The magazine is available from vegetarian.org.nz
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This Mexican Comida shot is from Abundance my latest cookbook. We love Mexican inspired meals and they are great crowd pleasers. The mole is a versatile recipe that can be made with pulled wheat meat, plant-based mince, jackfruit or lentils or a mixture, and is perfect for filling soft tacos. Rice and beans are a perfect protein hit, as the combination makes it a complete protein. Complete proteins are what our bodies need every day to stay healthy. This combination contains all the essential amino acids our body doesn’t make on its own. The cauliflower popcorn is a play on Mexicans love of corn. These little crispy bites are healthy, crunchy on the outside tender on the inside and are a perfect accompaniment to a Mexican meal. My version of guacamole keeps it simple and I love to have my jalapeno fix incorporated into the mix. Toasted pumpkin seeds are not only tasty they add a nice crunch to the meal. They are nutrient rich, high in protein and dietary fiber so scatter them liberally over your meal and enjoy
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Fun fact, the reason I got onto social media so I could share my food photos, I'm constantly taking photos of food and plants, I just love it! Having a platform to share these on really gave me the confidence to nurture this string to my bow and then go on to photograph 3 cookbooks!
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We're looking for a Trademark and Sales Manager based at our National Office in Epsom, Auckland!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to make a real difference in protecting our environment, improving human health and reducing cruelty to animals.

👉 Find out more and apply here:

www.seek.co.nz

🌿❄️ The winter issue of Vegetarian Living NZ is out now! ❄️🌿

Discover the bold embrace of plant-based dining at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland in an exclusive interview with CEO Brian Blake, who shares insights into the motivations driving this initiative. Dive into an article on heart health that looks into New Zealand’s health crisis, revealing the intricate link between diet, lifestyle and genetics in combating heart disease. 💚

Explore the evolving social norms around meat-free dining and get tips on choosing the right plant-based milk for you. Plus, be inspired by Kate Sheppard’s legacy whose vegetarianism transcended her time. Her advocacy for social justice combined with her dietary choices serves as inspiration for contemporary vegetarians and vegans striving to make a difference in the world. 🌏

Get your copy today from our website and enjoy all this and more! Or join as a member and receive the magazine free with NZVS membership.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/join-us

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Vegetarian Living NZ – Latest Issue - FREE with NZVS Membership - NZ Vegetarian Society Vegetarian Living NZ is a quarterly magazine published by NZ Vegetarian Society. It contains informative articles, news, nutritional information, recipes, events and more.

How delicious do these vegan chocolate brownies look?! 😋

👉 Check out the recipe here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/veg-living/recipes/chocolate-brownies

Enjoy the long weekend ahead! 💚

🌿 Attention all businesses with vegetarian or vegan products 🌿

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards, proudly sponsored by the NZ Vegetarian Society! 🌟

This is your chance to showcase your innovative products and gain recognition for your commitment to sustainability and excellence. Submit your entries by 31st May. 🏆

Feel free to share this post and spread the word. Let's celebrate the best in vegetarian and vegan products across New Zealand! 🎉

👉 Learn more here: https://www.foodawards.co.nz/news/2024/entries-now-open-for-the-2024-new-zealand-food-awards

🍔 Burger King Giveaway! 🍔

We have partnered up with our friends at Burger King and are excited to give you the chance to WIN 1 of 10 vouchers to try their brand new Rebel BK Chook burger!

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Make sure you're following Burger King NZ and NZ Vegetarian Society
✅ Tag a friend in the comments below

To double your chances, share this post and tag us in your stories.

Entries open to NZ only. Giveaway ends on 29th May at 12pm. Good luck! 😋

*The Rebel BK Chook is cooked in a non-meat fryer and contains plant-based ingredients according to the manufacturer’s statement, but is not a vegan-certified nor vegetarian-approved product and hasn’t been checked nor approved by the NZVS.

NZ Vegetarian Society Increasing vegetarianism to reduce cruelty to animals, improve human health, protect the environment

The 2024 Think Kind student competition is in full swing, and we're already blown away by the incredible entries coming in! 🎉

We're giving away spot prizes for early entrants to the competition. 🏆✨ Enter any project that focuses on being kind to animals, whether it's an essay, a short film, a poster, a scratch coding project, a speech, a dance, a school fundraiser, or even a petition! 🌱💡✍️

Hurry, get your entries in early for a chance to WIN a spot prize! 🚀 📚🎥

Find out more about the competition here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind

🙌 Thank you to all our awesome sponsors: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care, Angel Food, The Baker's Son NZ, OSM, Solomons Gold, GoodnessMe - Feel Good Inside, Clinicians and TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand

Think Kind • NZ Vegetarian Society The competition is open to all students from year 0 to 13 and it aims to get students thinking about being kind – to animals, our planet, and each other. 

Spoil mum this Mother’s Day with these vegan pancakes that don’t compromise on taste! Dairy-free and delicious, with a simple step-by-step recipe. 😋

👉 View recipe here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/veg-living/recipes/pancakes

Pancakes • NZ Vegetarian Society Easy to make vegan pancakes that don’t compromise on taste! Dairy-free and delicious, with a simple step-by-step recipe.

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱 We're thrilled to announce that the NZ Vegetarian Society is proudly sponsoring the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards! 🎉 As advocates for sustainability and plant-based living, we're teaming up with this prestigious event to celebrate excellence in vegetarian and vegan products. 🏆✨

Last year, the awards received over 400 entries from 124 companies nationwide, showcasing the incredible innovation happening across New Zealand's food industry. 🌟

At the NZ Vegetarian Society, we're passionate about promoting sustainability and celebrating vegetarian and vegan options. 🌿 That's why we're dedicated to raising awareness about our Vegan Certified and Vegetarian Approved product certification, empowering consumers to make informed choices that align with their values. 🌍

Join us in celebrating the best in vegetarian and vegan excellence across the wider food industry! 🎊 Entries for the 2024 New Zealand Food Awards are open until May 31, 2024. If you have a business with vegetarian or vegan products, this is your time to shine! 🌱✨

👉 Find out more here: https://www.foodawards.co.nz/news/2024/entries-now-open-for-the-2024-new-zealand-food-awards

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the annual Think Kind student competition for 2024. This competition, now in its sixth year, aims to cultivate a culture of empathy and environmental awareness among students across New Zealand, spanning from years 0 to 13. 💚

This year, the People’s Choice Award is generously sponsored by Let's Eat, who will donate a grand prize of $1,000 to the winning student's school. Additionally, every entrant will receive a certificate of participation and a Hell Pizza voucher as tokens of appreciation for their efforts in promoting kindness and sustainability. 🌱

👉 Find out more here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind

🙌 A big THANK YOU to all our generous sponsors without whom the competition would not be possible: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care, Angel Food, The Baker's Son NZ, OSM, Solomons Gold, GoodnessMe - Feel Good Inside, Clinicians and TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand

Think Kind • NZ Vegetarian Society The competition is open to all students from year 0 to 13 and it aims to get students thinking about being kind – to animals, our planet, and each other. 

Are you passionate about healthy, sustainable living? Do you believe in making ethical choices that benefit both yourself and the planet? 🌏

If so, we invite you to become a member of the NZ Vegetarian Society and unlock a world of exclusive benefits – starting with our Membership Programme discount booklet featuring discounts on Vegetarian Approved and Vegan Certified products! 🌱

Enjoy special discounts and promotions from participating brands, available exclusively to NZVS members. Save money while supporting businesses that share your commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. ✅

👉 Find out more here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/join-us

Join us • NZ Vegetarian Society Being a member of the NZ Vegetarian Society means you gain information, support and a vegetarian community around you. But it also means you’re a part of the solution.

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2024! 🌱 Let's celebrate our beautiful planet and commit to making a positive impact every day.

As advocates for compassionate and sustainable choices, we recognize the impact of vegetarianism and veganism in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving our natural resources. 💚

Let's unite in our commitment to Earth-friendly practices, together, we can make a difference. 🌿

📍 SAI Eatery, Napier

We spent Easter weekend in Napier and had substantial culinary success! One of the most beautiful places we dined at was Sai Eatery. Sai is a modern Thai cuisine restaurant that uses high-quality ingredients, lovely tableware (they also have a pottery shop) and superb service. 💚

We started with Sai’s Caramelised Tofu - crispy silken tofu with five-spice soy caramelised sauce. This is a small dish to crave! It has the perfect balance between soft and crispy and the sauce that is poured when they serve the dish. Our next dish was not on the regular menu - Tapioca Pearl Balls filled with sh*take mushrooms, red onion, peanuts, sweet turnip, pepper, and soy sauce. What a delicate and elegant dish! So many flavours came together with each bite. 😋

We had two additional dishes at Sai: Hed Tod, a combination of crispy fresh organic Lion's Mane, Sh*take, and Black Fungus mushrooms with sesame seeds and sweet chilli sauce, and wok-fried vegetables that were simple, light, and well done. We complemented dinner with a refreshing, dry, and crisp local NZVS Vegan Certified Paynter's Cider, making it perfect for this lovely vegan meal. ✅

We will definitely come back to Sai the next time we are in Hawke’s Bay! It was a fulfilling dining experience with great vibes! 🌟

Review by Sharon Almog, NZVS Trademark Manager

👉 Find out more here: https://saieatery.com/

Help Orba Shoes launch the new black Orba Ghosts by making a pledge below! This is an awesome New Zealand company which focuses on sustainability by eliminating waste in the shoe industry. 👏🙌

🖤 Introducing the all-new Orba Black Ghost sneakers. 🖤

Our range of shoes is named "Ghost", because when they reach their end of life they will eventually vanish, leaving no trace. 🌱

We started with our first shoe, the off-white Orba Ghost. This has been in the New Zealand market and delivered internationally for over two years, attracting attention from customers all over the world. 🌏

The Ghosts have at long last had a makeover, now we just need you to help us launch them. 🎉🎉🎉

🌟🌟 Visit our PledgeMe campaign to see the rewards, listed below, reserve your shoes and view special launch pricing! 🌟🌟

🖤 1 x pair Black x Black Ghost
🖤 1 x pair Black x Off-White Ghost
🤍 1 x pair Off-White Ghost
🖤 Black Ghost Combo (2 x pairs)
🖤 Black Ghost Triple Dip (3 x pairs)
🖤 Personalised Orbas!

Tag your friends to help us launch the new addition to the Orba family! 🌱

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7714-help-orba-shoes-launch-the-new-black-orba-ghosts

School holidays are upon us and if you have a child in year 0 to 13, this is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on their project for the 2024 Think Kind student competition!

The competition opens on 1st May and is a fun way for students to gain skills in research, media, and leadership plus win great prizes for themselves and their school along the way. 💚

👉 Find out more here: https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind

🙌 A big THANK YOU to all our amazing sponsors: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye - New Zealand Outdoor Skin Care, Angel Food, The Baker's Son NZ, OSM, Solomons Gold, GoodnessMe - Feel Good Inside, Clinicians and TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand

Think Kind • NZ Vegetarian Society The competition is open to all students from year 0 to 13 and it aims to get students thinking about being kind – to animals, our planet, and each other.