Welcome
Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to the website of the Christchurch Vegetarian Centre. The Centre is run by the New Zealand Vegetarian Society to provide information, activities and community for vegetarians and vegans living in or visiting Christchurch.
The city of Christchurch is a must for vegetarians and vegans. There is more happening for vegetarians and vegans in Christchurch than anywhere else in New Zealand. We offer events such as the Vegetarian Expo, Vegetarian Triathlon, and regular pot lucks, talks, film nights, information stalls, and youth, student, gay and lesbian, and family activities. events page
The Christchurch vegetarian and vegan community is rapidly expanding. Check out our notices to look for a flat, a job or find out about this week’s events, volunteer requests, special offers and other vege happenings of interest to Christchurch vegetarians and vegans. notices page
Christchurch boasts the highest number of vegetarian restaurants per capita in New Zealand. restaurants page . Check out our shopping guide to find out where to get your tofu, soya milk and vegan chocolate, etc. shopping page
Find out about the range of businesses run by vegetarians and vegans in Christchurch. Support these businesses or add your business to our list if you are vegetarian and/or operate on vegetarian principles. vege business page
Health professionals who have been recommended as vegetarian friendly by members are listed here. These include GPs, midwives, naturopaths and more. vege-friendly health professionals page
Vegetarian families organise regular events for children and offer a range of downloadable information leaflets on issues ranging from pregnancy to teens. family groups page
The Christchurch Vegetarian Youth Group meets regularly to support young teens choosing to go vegetarian. Check out our page to see what we’ve been cooking or talking about recently. youth group page
If you want to know why a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle is better for you, animals, the planet and the world’s hungry, click on the quit meat link. You’ll see why a vegetarian/vegan diet is the only choice for a sustainable and compassionate world.
And for your interest and information, check out our page of favourite recipes submitted by Christchurch vegetarians and vegans or visit the contact page for links to find out more about vegetarianism/veganism in New Zealand and internationally.
Drop by to our office in Christchurch Communities House, 141 Hereford St to pick up leaflets or find out what is happening. We are open Monday - Friday 9-2pm with a 5pm late closing on Wednesday and a 3pm closing on Thursday. Call the office on 940 9483.
Finally, we are indebted to the support of our donors without which we could not operate effectively.
We hope you find our website useful. Please contact us with feedback or if you have any suggestions or notices to share.
Naku noa,
Yolanda Soryl
Co-ordinator
Christchurch Vegetarian Centre
