New Zealand

The New Zealand Vegetarian Society, Inc.
National Office: P O Box 77 034, Auckland 1030, New Zealand,
Tel: 64 9 828 9301

The New Zealand Vegetarian Society, Inc. is a volunteer group that helps individuals attempting to live a vegetarian lifestyle or introduces vegetarian meals into their diet. Over the years, the Society has produced many publications, including "Common Myths about Being a Vegetarian", pamphlets on "Iron and its Sources", information on bringing up vegetarian babies, recipe leaflets, etc. Last year the group sent information packets on vegetarianism to all the secondary schools in New Zealand, and presently it is trying to raise public awareness of its "V" symbol, which companies can use on their products to show that they are suitable for vegetarians and meet certain guidelines.

In April, 2000 when Master Ching Hai gave a lecture at the Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, the Society's pamphlets were displayed at the venue, and some of its delegates attended the lecture. The delegates said that they had enjoyed the meeting very much and thought it was wonderful to see so many people searching for some 'sense' in their lives. They added that it was very encouraging to see people who like to think beyond themselves, and who care about the future of the world and try to give something back to humanity. The delegates also said that it was lovely to see Master Ching Hai after reading the sample booklet about Her life and Her many achievements.