The Vegan Society of Aotearoa, New Zealand

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DARCY PEACOCK

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THE BIG BOOK OF VEGAN PRODUCTS >>

PHOTOS / HIGH PROFILE VEGANS >>

WELCOMEREASONSGOALSTOOLKITYOUR AREAEVENTSGROUPSVEGAN ME!SHOPCONTACTWELCOMEA vegan is a person who knowingly chooses not to consume, use or wear any products produced from animals or containing animal by-products, and avoids products tested on animals.Vegans do not eat meat (fish, livestock or poultry) eggs, dairy products, honey, gelatine or use leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics or soaps derived from animal products.WHAT IS A VEGAN?

Wikipedia definition >>

Pronunciation >>

Everything else!

The plant world offers everything we could possibly want or need nutritionally. There is a huge abundance of food out there for us to enjoy and synthetic or plant based fibres for everything else.

We have painstakingly studied labels across New Zealand to compile The Big Book of Vegan Products Available Across Aotearoa

WHICH IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR FREE DOWNLOAD >>

SO WHAT DO VEGANS EAT AND USE?

Click here to view the Vegan Food Pyramid >>

REASONS

People who have chosen to become vegan do so for many reasons. Usually for all or a combination of the following:

Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions but agree that animals should be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community, not property, and that they should not be exploited for food, clothing, research or entertainment.

Vegans are aware of humanity's absolute dependence on animals and that billions of animals suffer so greatly each year to provide things we do not need in order to live full, happy and healthy lives.

There is enormous cruelty involved in large-scale commercial production of meat, leather, eggs, fur, dairy and other animal-based products. An animal is more than just an object. Read more >>

WHY VEGAN?

PETA's reasons >>

Watch Earthlings movie now >>>

Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix.

Be advised, strong content.

Animal Rights on Wikipedia >>

Donald Watson >>

Invented the word "vegan"

Many of us are are aware of the environmental benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Read more >>

Gary L. Francione >>

American Legal Scolar

Many of us are aware of the positive health benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Read more >>

For some it is a result of spiritual or religious beliefs. Read more >>

GOALSTo promote veganism as an environmentally friendly, healthy and compassionate way of lifeTo make veganism mainstream To build our collective strength, allowing us to successfully petition and influence organisations to the advantage of vegansTo provide regional social support and resources to new and existing vegans across New ZealandTo develop and maintain positive relationships with organisations sharing similar aims and operate as a hub for such groupsTo motivate and inspire actionTo assist vegans in making healthy lifestyle choicesTo initiate a vegan society approval system, whereby businesses may apply to use our logo which verifies their product is free from animal productsTo connect New Zealand vegans with international vegan societies and groupsOUR GOALS

COMING SOON!

A vegan video tour of typical New Zealand

supermarket.

Email us with your

suggestions for the society >>

TOOLKITONLINE TOOLKIT P1There is a huge body of information readily available online. Here are some of our favourite sites & tools. Click below to visit >>ONLINE TOOLKIT

FAT FREE VEGAN

www.fatfreevegan.com

VEGAN STARTER KIT

Nutrition for all life stages including pregnancy & childhood.Click here to download an excellent vegan starter kit from the Physicians Committee

for Responsible Medicine >>

VEGAN FAMILIES

www.vegfamily.com

VEGAN ALCOHOL

Coming Soon

VEGAN PODCASTS

Coexisting with non

human animals

VEGANZCHAT

Click here to subscribe to New Zealand's daily vegan chat group!

Busy and active the emails are available

as a daily digest or individual emails. Veganzchat offers a brilliant opportunity to connect with like-minded souls!

NZ Vegan Podcast

VEGANISM PERSPECTIVES

& ESSAYS

Compassionate Cooks

BUY A VEGAN PASSPORT FOR

ONLY $7US

For travellers, veganism explained in multiple languages. Click for more information >>

The Moral Status of Animals - Stanford

FAMOUS VEGANS

Wikipedia >>

VEGANISM & PREGNANCY

Click here for more information

on vegan pregnancies from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine >>

VEGAN CENSUS

Help us find out more about vegans >>

SUPREME MASTER TV

www.suprememastertv.com

Want to be included here? Email us now! >>

MOREONLINE TOOLKIT P2ONLINE TOOLKIT

SAFE's CRUELTY-FREE STORE

For food, clothing, cosmetics & shoes delivered by courier to all NZ locations >>

PREVIOUSYOUR AREA

Want to become a regional contact?

Click here to email us >>

CONTACT VEGANS IN YOUR REGIONWHANGAREICathy DuffieldPhone 094320714Mobile 0276304628

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Vegetarian Centre

Phone (03) 940 9483

Email info_vegetarianchristchurch.org.nz

www.vegetarianchristchurch.org.nz

AUCKLAND

Sara

09 379 3747

Email shop_safe.org.nz

DUNEDIN

Dun_veganz_yahoo.co.nz

GISBORNE

Helen Sapunova

Mobile 021 0244 9344

Phone 06 863 2414

INVERCARGILL

Shar

planetdc_orcon.net.nz

PALMERSTON NORTH

Kali

freethebeagles_gmail.com

TAURANGA

Erin Cave

Mobile 027 3330427

Phone 07 576 6303.

erincave_gmail.com

KAPITI

Amanda Reid

027 664 1433

WELLINGTON

Hanna Lessells

wellingtonvegans_yahoo.co.nz

EVENTSSEPTEMBER 09

Add your national and regional events to this website & our

monthly mailing list. Click here to email us now! >>

EVENTSCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MARCH 2010 EVENTSWE HAVE EVENTS IN ALL MAJOR AREAS THIS MONTH!OCTOBER 09NOVEMBER 09GROUPSGROUPS P1These social vegan and animal activism groups operate in New Zealand. GROUPS

SAVE THE BEAGLES

Valley Animal Research Centre (VARC) in the Hawkes Bay and Manawatu breed and tests on hundreds of Beagles every year and Save the Beagles are campaigning hard to stop them.

For more information or to get involved contact freethebeagles_gmail.com or visit www.varc.org.nz

TEAM VEGAN

www.teamvegan.net.nz

VEGAN TRIATHALON

www.vegantriathlon.org.nz

PORPHYRY'S PEOPLE

www.vegan.org.nz

ANIMAL LIBERATION AOTEAROA

www.animalliberationaotearoa.co.nz

OPEN RESCUE

www.openrescue.org.nz

SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation)

SAFE is a animal advocacy organisation that has consistently been outspoken in defence of animals in New Zealand since 1932. SAFE undertakes high-profile, professional campaigns utilising its expertise, resources, members, volunteers and the media, in an effort to prevent animal abuse and improve the way society treats animals. SAFE promotes respect and compassion to all animals.

www.safe.org.nz

MEAT FREE MEDIA

www.meatfreemedia.com

VEGETARIAN SOCIETY

www.vegetarian.org.nz

GROUPS P2GROUPS

ACTIVE 4 ANIMALS (KIDS GROUP)

Active 4 Animals is an Auckland based Youth Group

for 10-16 year old veggies, vegans and wannabes. Members meet monthly for support, friendship, cooking, movies + information. Members learn more ways to help animals and volunteer for animal rights groups

www.active4animals.org.nz

ARLAN (Animal Rights Legal Advocacy Network)

ARLAN is New Zealands premier animal law organisation. Made up of more than 100 legal professionals from around the country, ARLAN works to promote and protect the interests of those who cannot speak for themselves.

http://www.arlan.org.nz/

MOREVEGAN ME!BECOMING VEGANWant to become vegan? Let us help you!

WHAT WE CAN DO:

• Put you in contact with local vegans & arrange a vegan buddy

• Help arrange a supermarket tour

• Advise you on clothing, shoes & products

• Offer general support and information, such as recipe suggestions & advice

• Recommend a vegan coach

PETA'S VEGAN STARTER KIT

Click here to download a brilliant vegan starter kit from PETA >>

PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE VEGAN STARTER KIT

Click here to download an alternative vegan starter kit from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine >>

ASK US A QUESTION

Click here to ask us a question related to veganism! >>

SHOPComing soon! Soon you will be able to support veganism in New Zealand by buying from our online store.STORE

In the meantime visit SAFE's online store and get vegan specialty foods and clothing items couriered out to you.

They stock incredible vegan cheese slices, whipped cream, parmesan, cheezly, marshmellows, vegan jellies, chocolates and more.

They courier to any location, across

New Zealand

Visit www.choosecrueltyfree.org.nz >>

CONTACTWe're always keen for volunteers so if you've got energy to burn drop us a line today!CONTACT US

JESSIE HUME

Co-ordinator / Web Designer

I've been vegan for four years now and live in Auckland with my partner & 3 rescued fur kids. In my spare time I read philosophy, watch movies and listen to music.

Click here to visit my website >>

AMANDA REID

Financial Controller

Click here to visit my

website >>

Click here to email me >>

ALICE LEONARD

Co-ordinator / Media

I was inspired to become vegan when I met my husband Billy in 2005. I'm a former freelance writer, and now I run a vegan business, Angel Food importing and exporting vegan foods I also teach cooking classes. I'm the proud mum of Nico (22) and Mack (13). Click here to visit www.angelfood.co.nz >>

AMANDA SORRENSON

Marketing

Ive been happily vegan

for 7 years now. My partner and I and have been raising our 3 year

old as vegan also.

I work for SAFE as Promotions Manager

and live in Auckland.

Click here email me >>

Click here to email me >>

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Spicy Sprout Salad

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