They reinvest the profits back into their community and their environment. Handcrafted from edible wax, the taper candles are free from any toxic or animal substances (bee's wax and tallow) and incorporate various blends of essential oils.

Tall and elegant they are part candle and part incense. They burn down to the wick without a drip and last for about eight hours.

"In our experience there are really no other candles like these on the market in their purity and design," says SAFE's shop manager Caro Warburton.

Available in spring rose or lavender and superbly priced at just $4 each. To make an order phone 09 379 3747 or email shop@safe.org.nz or call into the SAFE shop.

It's reeeeally white!!
"This is the response of our customers when they walk into the shop and discover our deliciously smooth dairy free white chocolate by Sweet William," says shop manager Caro Warburton.

For years vegans all over New Zealand have dreamt about the Milky-Bar-Kid and the white chocolate we all knew and loved. Well, Sweet William white chocolate is here to save the day with its milk-, cholesterol-, artificial flavour-, colour- and preservative-free new chocolate bars.

"It certainly does not lack in the taste department," says Caro. Tasting remarkably similar to dairy white chocolate your tastebuds will be sure to float away up into the ‘milky way' with every bite a taste of vegan-heaven. But be warned, once you try it you will be hooked at a mere $4.80 for a large block (100g).

To make an order phone 09 379 3747 or email shop@safe.org.nz or call into the SAFE shop.

Orgran Chocolate mousse to big chocolate cookies!
SAFE's Cruelty Free shop is delighted to announce the arrival of new Orgran products. Finally chocolate mousse for all you vegans!

Other new Orgran products include biscotti, chocolate cake mix, custard powder and delicious big chocolate cookies. Of course we still have all the old favourites - falafel mix, vegetarian gravy, No Egg and buckwheat pancake mix. Orgran is a leader in natural and healthy food products so we are really excited to expand this range. Most importantly the products are delicious and do not contain animal ingredients. Come check them out!

Blackspot shoes
What's your idea of the perfect shoe? Earth friendly? Vegetarian? Fair Trade? Great design? Well SAFE has the answer. Blackspot shoes! These shoes are anti-corporate, anti-logo and are taking the world by storm.

Canada-based anti-multinational consumer watchdog group Adbusters has spent years informing the public about unethical production methods associated with large corporations. Adbusters' magazine became so tired of the lack of alternatives available for the ethically minded that they decided to produce their own products. Not only did this enable them to be a part of the solution they promote it also gives people choice, and so, Blackspot shoes were born.

Produced by Vegetarian Shoes and made from organic hemp sourced from a Portuguese union shop, Blackspot shoes feature a hand-painted ‘anti-logo' and a red spot on the front toe designed for "kicking corporate ass". Two styles are available. The V1 sneaker is very similar to the standard black Converse type (now owned by Nike). The V2 Unswoosher boots claim to be the most environmentally friendly shoe in the world and even feature soles made from recycled car tyres. At $130 for the V1 or $155 for the V2 these shoes are not only ethical, but also affordable. To purchase a pair phone 09 379 3747 or email shop@safe.org.nz or call into the SAFE shop.

makeup

SAFE's Cruelty Free shop is pleased to announce that they are now stocking vegan mineral makeup. The range includes foundations, blushers, eye shadows, body shimmers, lipsticks, lip gloss, eyeliner pencils, mascara and synthetic brushes.

"By switching over to Immersion Cosmetics you are not only being kind to animals, but also to yourself and the environment," says shop manager Caro Warburton.

Mineral makeup is free from chemicals and parabens and allows skin to breathe without clogging pores. It works with your skin's natural oils, is water resistant, has a high SPF, and creates a luminous natural look that's long lasting.

"As well as testing on animals many cosmetics companies use animal ingredients such as beeswax, carmine, lanoline and horse hair for applicator brushes. As the exclusive stockist of Immersion Cosmetics in Auckland, shoppers are coming far and wide to sample and purchase our range of healthy, animal-free makeup." Phone Caro at 09 379 3747 or email shop@safe.org.nz to find out how to place an order.

Ssshh...can you keep a secret? SAFE's Cruelty Free Shop now has a new range of fun and funky Secret Society of Vegans men's and women's fabulous apparel.

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VeganStripes "With prices starting from $35 for a t-shirt, hat or apron, these striking imported new designs will not only make great gifts but will be sure to add excitement to your wardrobe! It's a great way to positively promote veganism and their designs quite simply a whole lot of fun to wear," says newly appointed shop manager Caro Warburton.

SAFE is delighted to welcome back Caro to the Auckland team after taking some time off living in Australia.

"Caro has a vibrant and sensational level of energy that she brings to SAFE which is an inspiration to us all. We love having her back as the driving force promoting our cruelty free store in central Auckland," says SAFE director Anthony Terry.

For those in Auckland Caro invites you to call into the SAFE shop located in St Kevins Arcade on K Road or contact her on 09 379 3747 or shop@safe.org.nz for photos, prices and sizes of our full range.

shop view SAFE's Cruelty Free Shop provides cruelty free and vegan items and is the only shop of its kind in New Zealand; a valuable resource for all vegans living in Auckland city. The shop has recently expanded and includes not only a large range of difficult to find vegan foods, books, t-shirts and stationery, but also household and personal care products - even companion animal food!

Open seven days, the shop is run during the week by shop manager Caro Warburton and volunteers during the weekends.For more information or if you are interested in becoming a weekend volunteer, contact Caro at shop@safe.org.nz or phone: (09) 379 3747.

AUCKLAND CRUELTY FREE SHOP

Enquiries relating to merchandise orders and cruelty-free products.

ADDRESS: Shop 11, St Kevin's Arcade, 179 Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS: Shop 11, St Kevin's Arcade, 179 Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand

PHONE: +64 9 379 3747 FAX: +64 9 379 3747 EMAIL: shop@safe.org.nz

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday from 10am until 5.30pm

Saturday between 10am - 3pm

Sunday between 11am - 4pm