Community events

The added bonus of attending live is a Q&A with our Accredited Practising Dietitian, who features in our Make the Switch course. Ask your nutrition questions and gain expert advice on supporting others to embrace a healthier, more plant-forward lifestyle. The cooking demo will be informal, and we encourage you to ask questions throughout. Register now and get ready to transform your relationship with food forever! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N89iUmieSWiX0BI5QGMOBg#/registration

New Zealand’s largest sustainable lifestyle show! Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Bringing together the best NZ eco-friendly brands, discover all you need to know to create a lifestyle that benefits you! 5th & 6th April, Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore. Get tickets here: https://www.gogreenexpo.co.nz/auckland-tickets/

Our petition calling for clear and enforceable vegan and vegetarian food labelling will be formally handed over to Steve Abel, Green List MP, on Wednesday, 26th March, at midday. The petition will subsequently be presented to Parliament. Event Details – Date: Wednesday, 26th March, Time: 12:00 PM (midday), Location: Parliament Grounds, Wellington (Seddon Statue area and front lawn behind the barriers). Come and show your support! The petition will be handed over by Claire Insley (Vegan Society of Aotearoa) and Ina Babic (New Zealand Vegetarian Society). Your presence matters – join us in advocating for transparent labelling, consumer protection, and ethical food choices across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Join us at the Go Green Expo in Auckland! Come visit our stall at the Go Green Expo in Auckland on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November. Plus, make sure you join our cooking demo on Saturday at 11:30 AM, where we'll show you how to make nutritious and delicious plant-based food! Get your FREE tickets here: https://www.gogreenexpo.co.nz/tickets/

New Zealand’s largest sustainable lifestyle show! Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Bringing together the best NZ eco-friendly brands, discover all you need to know to create a lifestyle that benefits you! 16th & 17th November, Eventfinda Stadium. Get tickets here: https://www.gogreenexpo.co.nz/location/auckland-november-edition/

New Zealand’s largest sustainable lifestyle show! Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Bringing together the best NZ eco-friendly brands, discover all you need to know to create a lifestyle that benefits you! 2nd & 3rd November, TSB Arena. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/wellington-go-green-expo-2024-tickets-753055468177

You're invited to come and celebrate with the producers who are shaping and defining New Zealand's food and beverage landscape. Led by superstar sisters, previous MasterChef NZ Winners and food critic judges, Kārena and Kasey Bird, the event promises a night full of entertainment, fine dining and great company! You can purchase tickets for the gala dinner here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/new-zealand-food-awards-gala-dinner-2024-tickets-956535321897

All NZVS members are invited to our Annual General Meeting! Come and find out what the NZ Vegetarian Society has been doing over the last 12 months, and our exciting plans for the future. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact info@vegetarian.org.nz for booking details.

New Zealand’s largest sustainable lifestyle show! Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Bringing together the best NZ eco-friendly brands, discover all you need to know to create a lifestyle that benefits you! 24th & 25th August, Wolfbrook Arena. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/christchurch-go-green-expo-2024-tickets-693800454837

New Zealand’s largest sustainable lifestyle show! Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Bringing together the best NZ eco-friendly brands, discover all you need to know to create a lifestyle that benefits you! 10th & 11th August, Pettigrew Green Arena. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/hawkes-bay-go-green-expo-2024-tickets-739680834287

New Zealand’s largest sustainable lifestyle show! Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Bringing together the best NZ eco-friendly brands, discover all you need to know to create a lifestyle that benefits you! 6th & 7th April, Eventfinda Stadium. Get tickets here: https://www.gogreenexpo.co.nz/auckland-tickets/

Join us for a FREE workshop where you will learn how to prepare tasty plant-based food! This cooking demonstration will show you interesting ways to include fresh healthy vegetarian options in your diet. These are better for the environment than meat, the production of which is a major contributor to the world’s greenhouse gases. This is something YOU CAN DO to help reverse climate change now. Address: 47 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura, Auckland. Places are limited. Email us at info@vegetarian.org.nz to secure your place.

As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations during World Vegetarian Month, NZVS staff will be running the Auckland Marathon on 29th October. Support us by fundraising or making a donation! Fundraise or donate here: https://aucklandmarathon2023.grassrootz.com/nz-vegetarian-society

Join us in celebrating World Vegetarian Day with a high tea!  This year, NZVS celebrates its 80th anniversary and we are kicking off World Vegetarian Month on 1st October with a high tea event.  Places are limited, book through our website. Email us at info@vegetarian.org.nz if you have any questions.

Come and enjoy a cooking demonstration and delicious lunch with Anna Valentine! Anna Valentine is a chef, recipe creator, cookbook author, food photographer, forager, plant medicine maker, mother and passionate plant-based foodie! She is a master at creating delicious plant-based recipes suited for any dietary requirements. Contact info@vegetarian.org.nz for more information.

All NZVS members are invited to our Annual General Meeting! Come and find out what the NZ Vegetarian Society has been doing over the last 12 months, and our exciting plans for the future as we celebrate our 80th anniversary. Enjoy a cooking demonstration by chef Anna Valentine and a delicious lunch afterwards. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact info@vegetarian.org.nz for booking details.

Join us for a quiz afternoon from 2.30pm to 5pm on Saturday 24th June. All are welcome and afternoon tea is provided plus there's lots of prizes to be won!  $5 per ticket. Please RSVP by 19th June to info@vegetarian.org.nz