A Guide to Vegan

About A Guide to Vegan

A Guide to Vegan is an ever-growing, free online directory that you can use to find out what products, restaurants, and other services are vegan-friendly in Aotearoa, New Zealand. My mission is to make veganism as easy as possible for people living in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Here, you can find out:

Which products at the supermarket are vegan.
What household, beauty & other products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.
Which takeaways, restaurants, cafes & other services around NZ are vegan-friendly.

+ more!

Aotearoa Vegan Magazine

A Guide to Vegan has a regular column for the Aotearoa Vegan magazine! I write about my favourite products and vegan tips. Send me a message if there's something you'd like me to write about next.

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What People Say

"A Guide to Vegan is such an encouraging and inspirational resource that demonstrates what a massive range of everyday vegan products exist in Aotearoa."

Yolanda Soryl/ President of the Christchurch Vegan Society

"A Guide To Vegan is the ultimate go-to bible for those who are navigating their way around this non-vegan world."

Angel Apun/ Founder and Chief Creative of Luntian NZ

Check out some of my popular resources:

Supermarket Items

Places to Eat in NZ

Beauty Products

Blog Posts

May 19

Review: Kāpiti Ice Cream’s New Vegan Range

Kāpiti Ice Cream released four new vegan ice-cream flavours. I've tried them all and ranked them in order of tasting priority!

May 1

A Guide to Vegan Makeup - What I Use!

I've whipped up a quick overview of the vegan and cruelty-free makeup that I use and love!

Newly Added Vegan Products:

Flora Dairy-Free Crème

This is made from fabamilk (water and faba bean protein) and is whippable!

You can use it on vegan scones, cakes and other treats and it can also be used in curries and baking.

Where to buy: So far, this has only been spotted at Reduced to Clear stores - fingers crossed we start seeing it in supermarkets!

Photo credit: Flora.

Last updated September 2022.

Burnt Hill Vodka

This vodka is not only vegan-friendly but it's made right here in Aotearoa, New Zealand!

Where to buy: From select alcohol stores.

Photo credit: Burnt Hill Vodka.

Last updated July 2022

Thomas and Rose Cider

The full range is vegan-friendly including the following flavours:

- Strawberry and lime
- Apple and ginger
- Watermelon and cucumber
- Nashi and passionfruit

Where to buy: From selected alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.

Photo credit: Thomas and Rose Cider.

Last updated July 2022.

New Tasti Fruit Wholefood Balls

The full range is vegan friendly and includes the following flavours:

- Apple
- Orange
- Blackcurrant
- Quinoa + Cacao Raspberry
- Quinoa + Dark Cacao
- Quinoa + Almond Butter

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Tasti.

Last updated July 2022

Before You Speak Coffee

The vegan options are:

- Performance Blends (The OG, Caramel, Cinnamon and Unsweetened)
- Adrenal Decaf blend
- Keto Creamer range (Vanilla, Caramel, and Natural)

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets or directly from Vegan Supply.

Photo credit: Before You Speak.

Last updated July 2022.

Yellow tail Wine

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir

Where to buy: From select alcohol stores and supermarkets in NZ.

Photo credit: Yellow tail.

Last updated May 2022.

Alexandra’s Pudding

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Rice Pudding Sticky Date and Ginger
- Rice Pudding Chocolate and Blueberry
- Rice Pudding Raisin and Toasted Almond

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Alexandra’s.

Last updated July 2022.

Insurgent Foods Slice and Bake Biscuits

Who doesn’t enjoy freshly baked cookies? With the Eat Kind Slice and Bake Range, you have convenience at your fingertips and in your freezer.

All four flavours are vegan including:

- Cinnamon and Pecan
- Poppy Seed and Orange
- Lemon and Cranberry
- Butterscotch and Vanilla

Photo credit: Tio Pablo/Sway.

Last updated July 2022.

Earl's Corn Snacks

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Earl's Corn Puffs Chicken
- Earl's Corn Puffs Original
- Earl's Corn Curls Chicken
- Earl's Corn Curls Tangy Tomato

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Earl's.

Last updated July 2022.

Mother Earth Bars

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Better Bars Raspberry
- Mixed Berry Boost Bar

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Mother Earth.

Last updated June 2022.

F. Whitlock & Sons Sauces

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Killer Sauce for Spag Bol
- Killer Sauce for Beef Bourguignon
- Peanut Satay Chunky Sauce
- Thick Mint Sauce
- Tomato Chutney Thick Sauce

Note: there are products containing animal derived ingredients produced on the same line.

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: F. Whitlock & Sons.

Last updated May 2022.

Artisan Bakehouse Garlic Bread

An unexpected vegan find! It's made with margarine, not butter.

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Artisan Bakehouse.

Last updated June 2022.

Mother Earth Peanut Butter

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Crunchy Peanut Butter
- Chia Peanut Butter
- LSA Peanut Butter
- Sesame Peanut Butter
- Smooth Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Crunchy Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Smooth Peanut Butter

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Mother Earth.

Last updated June 2022.