Shopping: A-L

 

Alternative Pharmacy - Whakaranu

*Ollie Pacific Health New Zealand Ltd - provides vegetarian DHA oil and supplements and a wide range of soymilk and tofu making equipment. 0800 655 4369 www.olliepacifichealth.co.nz

 

Animal Rights Merchandise - Taonga whakamana kararehe

*SAFE - T-shirts, badges, stickers, hats, statioery, soaps. All vegan and cruelty free. Level 1, 44 Colerdige Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph: 379 9711, safe@safe.org.nz, www.safe.org.nz (See also their online shop at www.choosecrueltyfree.org.nz)

 

Asian Foods - Kai no Ahia

Kosco - This Asian supermarket chain sells fried tofu and fresh tofu at a very good price. It also stocks Linda MacCartney products (except the Papanui shop) such as pies and sausages.

  • 227 Blenheim Rd Riccarton
  • 92A Riccarton Rd Riccarton 
  • 209A Waimairi Rd Ilam
  • 29 Main North Rd Papanui
  • 201 Marshland Rd Shirley

Q-Mart - Sells a wide range of vegetarian and vegan mock meats such as vegna 'bacon', steak, chicken, fish and burgers. Also sells fried gluten and tofu. Open 9.00am-7.00pm, 7 days, 353 Riccarton Road (Opposite Bush Inn) Upper Riccarton. Ph/fax: 341 6889, email yolander0505@gmail.com 


Moshims Indian Supermarket - Moshims sell a wide variety of lentils, legumes, nuts, Indian spices and foods. Good stuff for vegetarians plus lots of heat and eat pre-cooked vegetarian curries etc. Open 7 days. 180 Durham Street, Christchurch.  Ph: 374 5222 ashok@discountfw.co.nz www.discountfw.co.nz

 

 

S N Market - This corner dairy has a vast array of spices, pickles, oils, peas, beans, nuts and large jars of sundried tomatoes and olives. It sells in bulk which is great value and has some Ayurvedic preparations too. 282 Colombo Street, Sydenham (cnr Milton and Colombo). Ph 332 6898

 

 

Baking

Breadman Organic Bakery - This certified organic 100% vegetarian bakery specialises in European style artisan breads and does not use any eggs, diary, animal products, GE products or artificial preservatives in their products, hence they are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. "We think we probably have one of the widest range of Vegan bread products in NZ!" They pride themselves of careful selection of organic ingredients and use of traditional baking methods, while striving to maintain affordable products. 22 Kingsley Street, Sydenham Mond-Wed 8.00am-4.30pm, Friday 8.00am-2.00pm. Phone orders welcome 365 0990. www.breadman.co.nz

 

  

 

Chocolate - Tiakarete

She Chocolate - based at She Café & Restaurant, Governors Bay - based at veggie-friendly She Café, this small artisan chocolate business offers a range of decadent chocolates suitable for vegans and some are gluten/sugar free. Their vegan ‘Decadent Dates’ have to be eaten to be believed and can also be purchased from Piko. Ph: 329 9222 shechocolate@xtra.co.nz www.shecafe.co.nz

 

 

Desserts - Kaireka

Sweet Indulgence - This bakery has vegetarian quiches, cheescakes made without gelatine, gateaux, mudcakes, pavlovas, birthday cakes. No vegan options. While there is always a range of freshly made cakes for sale in each shop, it is advisable to give 48 hours notice for an order. Gluten-free options are available and these always require 48 hours notice. See the website for more information. 3/303 Colombo Street, Sydenham Ph 337 0063. Shop 3, Ferry Road, Woolston Ph 376 4030 Website: www.freshcakes.co.nz

 

Drinks - Inu

Aroha Drinks - Locally produced sparkling elderflower drinks. 100% free of animal products. The range includes: Elderflower & Rhubarb, Elderflower & Blackcurrant, Elderflower & Feijoa, and Elderflower Original. Delicious! Available from Piko, The Coffee Smith, and other locations. www.arohadrinks.co.nz

 

Golden Fields Ltd - Certified organic agriquality. 100% vegan. Manufacture of coffee substitutes (like dandelion coffee), herbal beverages, chestnut flour importers of stone grain mills, of hand grinders/juicers, of natural oils, varnishes and paints (for the house). Ph: 03 347 9954 Fax: 03 347 9953  sales@goldenfields.co.nz   www.goldenfields.co.nz

 

Ya-Ya House of Excellent Teas -  Online tea shop, based in Christchurch.  Focus is on fair trade, rare teas and unique tea accessories. support@yayateahouse.co.nz www.yayateahouse.co.nz


*Wrights Wines - Wrights Wines have the official Vegetarian Society approved logo. Vegetarian/Vegan winemakers Wrights Wines have a free regular email update as to what is happening at their Gisborne winery. To subscribe contact Geoff at: geoff@wrightswines.co.nz. These wines are available by mail order or in Christchurch at Piko Wholefoods and a few other stores - check the website www.wrightswines.co.nz 

 

CLICK HERE to download a list of vegan beers and a list of vegan wines from The New Zealand Vegan Society.

 

Fair Trade

Trade Aid - A unique NZ not for profit fair trade organisation started in Christchurch. We work as a development agency, importer, distributor & retailer. With income generation disadvantaged producers can make positive changes to their lives and can look forward to brighter futures. We stock a growing range of delicious fair trade and organic food products, all vegetarian, with some vegan options available - from chocolate to poppadoms, coffee to brown rice. Trade Aid also sells competitively priced fair trade and organic products for all your office cafeteria supplies and provides high profit chocolate fundraising for schools, sports groups and more. Ph: 0800 Trade Aid. 11b Bishopdale Court Bishopdale Shopping Centre (Opposite Westpac) Phone: (03)359 4184 Email: christchurch@tradeaid.org.nz Website: www.tradeaid.org.nz  Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 4.30pm, Sunday - Closed


Farmers' Markets

Opawa/St Martins Vegetarian Farmers' Market (Sundays 9am - 12pm all year) 275 Fifield Tce, Beside the Opawaho river, between the Helios Medical Centre and the Rudolf Steiner School. A wide variety of local growers and producers will be selling organic/spray-free produce, freshly baked bread, free-range eggs, honey, delicious ready-to-eat snacks foods, organic fair trade coffee, and much more. urbandiblegardens@gmail.com

Canterbury Farmers' Market (Saturdays 9am - 12pm, Oct-April) The farmers' market is a chance for local growers, farmers and artisan food producers to sell their wares directly to consumers. A wide variety of products are available from pickles and preserves to, flowers, fresh bread and olive oil. Riccarton House & Bush, 16 Kahu Road.  tastecatering@actrix.co.nz   www.canterburyfarmersmarket.co.nz 

Lyttelton Farmers' Market (Saturday 10am - 1pm all year) Producers of quality food and drink selling direct to the public. Stallholders with fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, bread, cheese, plants and Cassels & Sons vegan organic beer, sell at the market every week and there are a range of other regular or occasional stalls. Lyttelton Main School, Oxford Street, Lyttelton Website: www.lyttelton.net.nz/lfm/index.html

 
Greengrocers - Kai no te mara 

Funky Pumpkin - This greengrocers always has very cheap specials which change each week. It stocks a wider array of vegetables that anywhere else in Christchurch (for example 4-5 varieties of pears can be found at any time.) There is also watercress, living herbs, flowers and plants for the garden, Sometimes there are organic vegetables at good prices though the main selection is non-organic. There are many types of fruits and berries, a wide range of nuts (cashews, chestnuts, walnuts, peanuts etc), several types of tofu at good prices, grape varieties, pickles, bagels, biscuits, Couplands bread, jams, oils, coconut cream, tinned tomatoes, chilli beans and large bottles of sweet chilli sauce cheaper than supermarket prices. You can get free range eggs and grind your choice of coffee beans. It’s a great one stop shop for those who prefer not to use supermarkets. www.funkyp.co.nz

  • 292 Colombo St, Sydenham. Ph  337-9595, Fax 337-9597 (Between Brougham & Milton Sts)
  • 100 New Brighton Mall. Ph 3828-799, Fax 3828-798 (Car park on Hawke St opposite Shell garage)

*Stonecircle Farm (Amberley, North Canterbury) Vegans Michele and John grow vegetables according to Bio-gro standards and are in the initial stages of organic certification. Presently supplying the local Amberley farmers’ market with a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables weekly. Michele Cherry and John Grater Ph (03) 314 9144 email nancherry@planet-save.com


*Wyenova Organic Farm Stall - Every Sunday, 9.00am-2.00pm at the Riccarton Race Course Rotary Market. Selling hot organic vegan vegetable soup and wholegrain vegan delights (including wheat and sugar free.) Certified organic nuts and small selection of veges. Bio-gro No 442. Drop by the stall, or call for more information. (Rawlucks are held at Wyneova every month. CLICK HERE to go to the Raw Vegan Group page.) Vanya Maw Ph (03) 349 7269 Riccarton Racecourse, Racecourse Road. Ph 339 0011 Open every Sunday (excluding Easter Sunday, then open Easter Monday), 9am-2pm.

 

Grocers

Gluten Free on Durham, Rangiora - This store stocks the Angel Food range, Cheezly, Orgran and lunch box snacks. Pam is also really good at ordering things for you, if she can find them. 7 Durham Street, Rangiora, Ph: 03 -313 5212

 

*Piko Wholefoods - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Vegetarian co-operative wholefood store. Specialising in organic and gluten- and dairy-free products. CLICK FOR REVIEW Noticeboard for accommodation, events etc. 248 Stanmore Road, Christchurch Ph: (03) 366 8116  Fax: (03) 366 8114 shop@pikowholefoods.co.nz  www.pikowholefoods.co.nz 


*Lyttel Piko, Lyttleton - Monday to Friday 10.00am - 6.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 5.00 pm. Piko's harbourside sister store in Lyttleton. Open 7 days. 12 London Street, Lyttelton. Ph: (03) 3288 544 Fax: (03) 3288 546 lyttelpiko@pikowholefoods.co.nz   www.pikowholefoods.co.nz/lyttel_piko.html