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Vegan couple's new cafe a fundraiser for animal sanctuary

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Hosting people, the love of animals, and plant-based food.

These are the three key elements behind Sumner’s latest vegan cafe, Bonobo, owned by Christchurch man Deane Simmonds​ and his Dutch partner Annelies Basten​.

The cafe’s name is derived from the eponymous species of ape, which is often referred to as humans’ closest relative.

Opened last week, the cafe is a fundraiser for the couple’s long-term goal of buying land and opening their own animal sanctuary to rescue farm animals.

Click 'Read more' below for the full story.

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