12pm: FILM – Punk Rock Vegan Movie by Moby (130 mins)

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Punk Rock Vegan Movie Punk Rock Vegan Movie is a feature-length documentary written and directed (and shot and scored) by Moby. It looks at the surprising history of punk rock and animal rights activism, features interviews with dozens of punk rock legends, and also cameos from Bagel the dog, the devil, and a boardroom of demons. It’s the filmmaker and …

12:30pm: TALK – The health benefits of a whole food plant based diet

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Dr Mandy Bergstrom, Evidence Based Eating (NZ) A doctor based in Southland, Mandy is passionate about preventative medicine and addressing the various risk factors that contribute significantly to our leading causes of death and disease. “Diet is the number one risk factor for early deaths worldwide, yet it is often not sufficiently addressed in our hospitals, practices or even medical …

12:30pm: COOKING DEMO – Mocha Cheesecakes

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Krystal Paix, Insurgent Foods Krystal is the founder of Canterbury-based vegan artisan food business Insurgent Foods, an emerging planner, the voice of the Christchurch Vegan Societies fortnightly radio show and podcast A Vegan Lounge, and policy writer for the Animal Justice Party Aotearoa New Zealand.   Krystal will show you how to make individual Mocha Cheesecakes for both the vegan …

1pm: MUSIC – Piyush, (Indian fusion)

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Piyush Misra has been performing at festivals and restaurants for more than 15 years. He brings his own loops in keyboards and sings covers and original songs. When singing covers, he sings in his own special style – Indian fusion.

1:30pm: COOKING DEMO – KFC: Kruelty Free Chick’n

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Emma Kovacs Emma is a mama to a flourishing vegan toddler, two plant-based dogs, partner and cook for an athletic vegan husband, and a newly minted Montessori pre-school teacher. For 12 years, she has adopted a vegan lifestyle and adapted lots of her favourite recipes from childhood.   “While I absolutely advocate for healthful, ethical choices, I’ll admit I’m a …

1:30pm: TALK – Busy vegan on a budget

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Olivia Bell I have enjoyed a plant-based life for over 27 years. During this time, I have lived in 5 different countries (throughout NZ, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Kuwait, and South Korea). I have travelled to 36 countries. As an early childhood teacher, I have taught how to cook healthy, plant-based meals. I am also a frugal, minimalist who spends …

2pm: MUSIC – Soul Star Tribe (belly dance)

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Soul Star Tribe are a group featuring people of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and fitness levels drawn together by their enthusiasm for belly dance.