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COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
The DŌVeS team would like to send all of our members, followers, and supporters, a message of love and support during the extraordinary event, which is most surely unprecedented in our lifetimes: the global Covid-19 pandemic.
We appreciate that this is a very uncertain and confusing time, and many of us are feeling concerned. But we can, and we will get through this. Kiwis everywhere are famous for rallying together in times of adversity, and we are already seeing this happening around the country, including Dunedin.
We know that sometimes vegans can feel socially isolated, at even the best of times. One of the key reasons we’ve always run our monthly potlucks, is to provide companionship and the support of fellow vegans, for those who wanted and enjoyed that.
The current situation might be even more challenging than usual for some of us, and some of us might be looking for support and connection more than ever. However, in keeping with current government directives, as well as general public feeling, we’ve decided to cancel our DŌVeS monthly potlucks until further notice. We will let you all know when we are ready to resume them again. We're sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this might cause.
If you are in need of support in the meantime, (if it has anything to do with veganism or being vegan), please feel free to message us via the Contact page on this website, or via our Facebook page. If we can help, we will.
The Dunedin Vegans & Vegetarians Facebook group is also a really good place to connect with other local vegans, whether you are needing support yourself, willing to provide it to others, or even if you just want to ‘hang out and chat’ (so to speak).
Another more generic Facebook support page for Dunedin people has been set up. It’s called Helping Each Other Through COVID-19 Dunedin Region. If you need support you can ask. And if you are able to help others, you can find people who need assistance.
Please take care of yourselves and of each other. Try and stay positive, and try to make the most of any down time you have. There are going to be challenges, but by sticking together and looking after each other, we’ll get through them. We’ll see you all again, once the storm has passed.
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
The DŌVeS team would like to send all of our members, followers, and supporters, a message of love and support during the extraordinary event, which is most surely unprecedented in our lifetimes: the global Covid-19 pandemic.
We appreciate that this is a very uncertain and confusing time, and many of us are feeling concerned. But we can, and we will get through this. Kiwis everywhere are famous for rallying together in times of adversity, and we are already seeing this happening around the country, including Dunedin.
We know that sometimes vegans can feel socially isolated, at even the best of times. One of the key reasons we’ve always run our monthly potlucks, is to provide companionship and the support of fellow vegans, for those who wanted and enjoyed that.
The current situation might be even more challenging than usual for some of us, and some of us might be looking for support and connection more than ever. However, in keeping with current government directives, as well as general public feeling, we’ve decided to cancel our DŌVeS monthly potlucks until further notice. We will let you all know when we are ready to resume them again. We're sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this might cause.
If you are in need of support in the meantime, (if it has anything to do with veganism or being vegan), please feel free to message us via the Contact page on this website, or via our Facebook page. If we can help, we will.
The Dunedin Vegans & Vegetarians Facebook group is also a really good place to connect with other local vegans, whether you are needing support yourself, willing to provide it to others, or even if you just want to ‘hang out and chat’ (so to speak).
Another more generic Facebook support page for Dunedin people has been set up. It’s called Helping Each Other Through COVID-19 Dunedin Region. If you need support you can ask. And if you are able to help others, you can find people who need assistance.
Please take care of yourselves and of each other. Try and stay positive, and try to make the most of any down time you have. There are going to be challenges, but by sticking together and looking after each other, we’ll get through them. We’ll see you all again, once the storm has passed.
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An online guide to vegan-friendly cafes, restaurants, and takeaways in Dunedin
Find out about DŌVeS' Monthly Vegan Potluck Meals
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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.
