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Different Dinners

Do you like the idea of eating more plant-based meals but don't know where to start? 

Join us as we explore the joy of a balanced diet with simple and affordable plant-based alternatives. Good for our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our planet!

Your invitation to make a difference

It’s easy, and all in the comfort of your home!  Try something different, even if just for one day a week.

  • Swap one or more weekly meat-based meals with plant-based dinners for a month.
  • We’ll provide you with recipes to try out, tips, tricks and all the support you need!
What's in it for you?
  • Every time we run the challenge, we offer different treats. In October challenge we have massively discounted organic food boxes by Bliss Box bursting with fresh produce + free delivery to your door (T&C's below).
  • A recipe booklet filled with mouthwatering plant-based creations.
  • Handy magnetic meal and shopping planners to make your life easier.
  • Take up the challenge and go in the draw to win bestselling Cookbooks, Plant-Based by Alexander Gershberg and Forage by Liz Knight, plus more epic prizes.
  • A fun Cook & Connect in-person event to share kai and practice what you've learnt.
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How to get involved
  1. Join our newsletter to find out about our next intake!
  2. We will send you an invitation to participate (which includes a short survey).
  3. For a month, you will receive a weekly email with new recipes, tips and more.
  4. Enjoy your meals and share any of your recipes or dinner creations with your Different Dinner community.
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About the Different Dinners Challenge

In collaboration with Auckland Council, we've been running this annual programme since 2024 with more and more participants each year.

A quick programme overview

Swap one or more weekly meat-based meals with plant-based dinners for a month.

We’ll provide you with recipes to try out, tips, tricks and all the support you need!

Special deal:  The first 100 people to register receive 25% off and free shipping on Bliss Produce Boxes — saving up to $50!

Cook & Connect event: Saturday 8, November, 10am–12pm at the EcoHub.

Prizes: Spot prizes, such as Forage by Liz Knight and Plant-Based by Alexander Gershberg.

Different Dinners is your chance to try something new, save money and make a real impact on the climate, one plate at a time.

As this programme continues to grow, we are excited to partner with Bliss to help you purchase organic local ingredients at a reduced rate. 

 

We look forward to your involvement in this journey towards a healthier, more sustainable future.

Thank you for your time and commitment to making a difference!

Did you know
Produce boxes delivered to your doorstep!

You spoke, we listened.

Thanks to the feedback from past participants, we’re shaking things up!

We’ve teamed up with Bliss Box — your local organic produce supplier — to make healthy eating easier than ever.

Be among the first 100 to register and enjoy 25% off + free shipping on Fruit & Veg boxes, delivered fresh to your door!

*Offer available for the first 100 registrations. Delivery is included within Auckland, with a small extra charge for further afield. One Bliss Box per week, per registered household. Offer ends four weeks after launch (Sunday, 9 November 2025). 

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About Our Partner: Bliss Box

We're proud to partner with Bliss Box, a family business connecting Aucklanders with ultra-fresh, organic produce and artisan goods from local growers since 2010.

With deep roots in permaculture and off-grid living, Bliss Box makes it easier for families to live their values. Every box is a vote for a spray-free and plastic-free planet, minimising food miles, putting money directly into the hands of local organic growers and artisans, and supporting food charities.

Thanks to discount codes provided by Bliss Box, seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are even more affordable to Different Dinners participants this month!

*T&C's: Valid only for NEW Bliss Box (formerly Ooooby) customers/households. Valid only during 4 week Different Dinners programme. Coupon only valid for one use. Order must contain a Bliss Box. (Bliss Box may charge the full amount if above terms not adhered to).

Ngā mihi nui to our incredible funders and partners

Thank you Auckland Council's Live Lightly and to our new partner Bliss Box for joining the Different Dinners journey with us. Your support makes everything we do possible!