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COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
After the public announcement on Monday the 8th of June, from PM Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield, it looks like things are reasonably close to being back to ‘normal’ again. So we’re very happy to announce our DŌVeS monthly potlucks are back up and running!
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
After the public announcement on Monday the 8th of June, from PM Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield, it looks like things are reasonably close to being back to ‘normal’ again. So we’re very happy to announce our DŌVeS monthly potlucks are back up and running!
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Kia Ora! Welcome!
This is the online home of the Dunedin/Ōtepoti Vegan Society (DŌVeS)
DOVeS is here to provide support and fellowship to new and transitioning vegans, as well as those who have been vegan for some time, in Ōtepoti/Dunedin and the surrounding area. We also work to promote veganism in our region by providing information and education. We also collaborate with, support, and assist others with similar aims and objectives, in our city, our region, and around the rest of the country.
Respect for the lives of animals has never been higher. Yet at the same time, public awareness of their suffering continues to grow almost daily as new horrors emerge about the realities of the lives of animals exploited for food, clothing, entertainment, research, and other purposes.
Awareness is also rapidly increasing about the devastating impact of animal agriculture and the fishing industry on the environment, the growing body of evidence that consuming animal products is unnecessary - even detrimental - to our health, and the proven health benefits of a plant-based diet.
With knowledge of all these facts increasing and spreading all the time, since 2016 veganism has been practically exploding in popularity. Veganism has been called the fastest growing social justice movement of our era.
Vegans are rewarded with the empowering knowledge that by making some very simple personal lifestyle choices, they are playing an important part in helping to solve some of the most immense, serious, and urgent crises the world is currently facing.
As well as helping to change the world, vegans also discover and enjoy the personal benefits of this abundant, joyful, and healthy way of eating and living. One thing we hear from vegans all the time... The only regret they ever have, is that they didn't go vegan sooner!
Join DOVeS and Get Involved
We are always keen to add new members to our Organising Team, and/or our Helpers & Supporters team. If you are interested in increasing your commitment to helping animals, people, and the environment, and you'd like to know more, then feel free to get in touch, and we can discuss how you might be able to contribute to the important work we do.
Respect for the lives of animals has never been higher. Yet at the same time, public awareness of their suffering continues to grow almost daily as new horrors emerge about the realities of the lives of animals exploited for food, clothing, entertainment, research, and other purposes.
Awareness is also rapidly increasing about the devastating impact of animal agriculture and the fishing industry on the environment, the growing body of evidence that consuming animal products is unnecessary - even detrimental - to our health, and the proven health benefits of a plant-based diet.
With knowledge of all these facts increasing and spreading all the time, since 2016 veganism has been practically exploding in popularity. Veganism has been called the fastest growing social justice movement of our era.
Vegans are rewarded with the empowering knowledge that by making some very simple personal lifestyle choices, they are playing an important part in helping to solve some of the most immense, serious, and urgent crises the world is currently facing.
As well as helping to change the world, vegans also discover and enjoy the personal benefits of this abundant, joyful, and healthy way of eating and living. One thing we hear from vegans all the time... The only regret they ever have, is that they didn't go vegan sooner!
Join DOVeS and Get Involved
We are always keen to add new members to our Organising Team, and/or our Helpers & Supporters team. If you are interested in increasing your commitment to helping animals, people, and the environment, and you'd like to know more, then feel free to get in touch, and we can discuss how you might be able to contribute to the important work we do.
