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!

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Review: Green Dinner Table

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Everything Vegan About Cookie Time NZ

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A Guide to Vegan Easter Treats

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Check out what vegan Easter treats are available in NZ!

Newly Added Vegan Products:

Veesey Dips

The entire range of Veesey drops are vegan-friendly including:

- Cheesy & Chives Creamy Dip
- Kiwi Onion Creamy Dip
- Sweet Chilli Creamy Dip

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Veesey.

Last updated November 2023.

Birds Eye Plant Based Greek Lamb Style Strips

This is the newest addition to the Birds Eye Plant Based range and it's delicious!

Added bonus, they're low in saturated fat and are a source of Iron, Vitamin B12 & Zinc.

Rainbow Confectionery Lollies

The only lollies from this range that are labelled as vegan-friendly are the Kiwi Classics Fizzies!

Each bag contains raspberry, orange, lime, and lemon flavoured sweets that create the ultimate fizzy sensation in your mouth!

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets (spotted at Kmart, Countdown, New World and PaknSave stores).

Photo credit: Rainbow Confectionery.

Last updated: August 2023.

Nudairy Vegan Cheese

The following products are vegan:

- Dairy-Free Tasty Cheese
- Dairy-Free Mozzarella
- Dairy-Free Feta
- Dairy-Free Cheddar
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets and specialty stores - check out their stockists via the link below.

Photo credit: Nudairy.

Last updated August 2023

Avalanche Bubble Tea

The following products are vegan-friendly:

- Peach Bubble Tea
- Mango Bubble Tea

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: Avalanche.

Last updated July 2023.

Nestlé Vegan KitKats

KitKat Plant Based is made by combining the KitKat famous crispy wafer with a delicious rice-based milk alternative, to create an indulgent-tasting, vegan-certified chocolate.

Where to buy: From New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores.

Photo credit: Nestlé.

🐰❌Nestlé (the parent company of KitKats) test on animals.

Last updated July 2023.

Goodness Kitchen NZ Choc Bites

Frozen strawberries, cherries and blueberries dipped in smooth dark chocolate!

The full range of Choc Bites is vegan-friendly including:

- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Blueberries

Where to buy: From select New World, Pak'nSave and Farro stores in NZ.

Photo credit: Goodness Kitchen NZ.

Last updated July 2023.

Pierogi Joint Perogi's

The following flavours are vegan-friendly:

- Cheddar Cheese & Dill Pierogi -vegan
- Sweet Apple Pie Pierogi - vegan
- Mushroom & Sauerkraut Pierogi - vegan

Where to buy: From select stores and via their web shop. Find out where they are sold via the link below.

Photo credit: Pierogi Joint.

Last updated July 2023.

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The Richmond Food Co Pastry

The follow product is vegan-friendly:

- Flaky Puff Pastry Vegetarian

The team at the Richmond Food Co told me that it's free from animal products or derivatives of animal products but it isn't vegan certified.

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: The Richmond Food Co.

Harmless Cheese

Made by Berkano, the full range is vegan-friendly including:

- Dairy-Free Mozzarella Shredded
- Dairy-Free Cheddar Shredded

These are 1kg bags of vegan cheese.

Where to buy: Currently only available via the Berkano website - link below.

Hippeas Chickpea Puff Snacks

The full range is vegan-friendly and the following flavours have been spotted in NZ:

- Salt & Vinegar Vibes
- Sweet & Smokin
- Sweet & Smokin
- In Herbs We Trust

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Tip: They are sold in Countdown stores.

Photo credit: Hippeas.

Last updated July 2023.

The Good Cocktail Co Mixer - Strawberry Daiquiri

This is the newest addition to the Good Cocktail Co. range.

Simply add alcohol, shake and strain over ice OR add soda or non-alcoholic bubbles for an alcohol-free mocktail.
🍸Each bottle makes ~10 cocktails
🍸Made in NZ in the Bay of Plenty
🍸All-natural ingredients
🍸No "nasties" or additives
🍸Vegan friendly
🍸Enjoyed with or without alcohol

Wallaby's Cookie Dough Bites

Each bite is dipped in sugar free dark chocolate and has a velvety cold pressed cookie dough centre with a little nut crunch.

Both flavours are vegan-friendly and include:

- Chocolate Macadamia
- Double Chocolate Hazelnut

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Tip: They've been spotted at Countdown stores.

Photo credit: Wallaby's.

Last updated June 2023.

Angel Food Sour Cream

Smooth, creamy and slightly sour, the Angel food sour cream alternative is the perfect dollop on nachos and stuffed potatoes, and the ideal base for delicious dips.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Angel Food recipes using Angel Food dairy-free sour cream via the link below.

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets and specialty stores.

Photo credit: Angel Food.

Last updated June 2023.

RJ's Mixed Fruit Flavored Soft Licorice

This NEW mix of flavours, includes Green Apple, Mango & Strawberry flavoured licorice and it's all vegan-friendly!

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Photo credit: RJ's Confectionery.

Last updated June 2023.

Health Guru Cauliflower Puffs

The full range is vegan-friendly, including:

- Bangkok Sriracha
- Sea Salt
- Vegan Cheddar
- Just BBQ
- Salt & Vinegar with Apple Cider

Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.

Tip: They've been spotted at various Countdown stores.

Photo credit: Health Guru.

Last updated June 2023.

Happy Snack Chickpea Snacks

The following flavours have been spotted in NZ:

- Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry
- Lightly Salted

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Hot tip: Most Countdown stores sell these.

Photo credit: Happy Snacks.

Last updated May 2023.

Terry's Chocolate Orange Bar Plant Based

Made with real orange oil and rice syrup!

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets and specialty stores.

Tip: I've seen this for sale at Ballantynes in Christchurch and at New World Durham Street (Christchurch).

Photo credit: Terry's Chocolate.

Last updated May 2023.

Pot Noodle Noodles

The vegan option from this range is:

- Fushions Noddles Katsu Curry Flavour

This product is clearly labelled as vegan-friendly.

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.

Tip: I've seen this for sale at New World Durham Street (Christchurch).

Photo credit: Pot Noodle.

Last updated May 2022.

WhatIf Foods Noodles

The full range is vegan-friendly! The following products have been spotted in NZ:

- Bamnut Noodles with Sweet Hot Seasoning
- Pumpkin Noodles with Cheeky Curry Seasoning
- Charcoal Noodles with Mushroom Pepper Seasoning

Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets and specialty stores (i.e. Vegan Supply and the Cruelty Free Shop).

Tip: I've seen these for sale at New World Durham Street (Christchurch).

Photo credit: WhatIf Foods.

Last updated May 2022.

Let Them Eat Vegan Meats

Let The Eat Vegan is an awesome vegan deli and cafe in Dunedin.

They make delicious vegan-meats including:

- Not Chook
- Not Bratwurst
- Not Beef
- Not Chorizo
- Not Salami
- Not Bacon

Where to buy: Direct from Let them Eat Vegan (link below) or from The Cruelty Free Shop - both ship nationwide.

Photo credit: The Cruelty Free Shop NZ.

Last updated May 2023.