Cutting down on meat is not only great news for the planet – it could be great news for your wallet, too.

If Kiwis want to fight climate change, the first thing we could do is stop eating so much meat and dairy, an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report recommends.

We're urged to alter our diets from being high in meat and dairy, to being more balanced with plant-based food choices. This would use less land and water, and emit fewer greenhouse gases.

So are you one of the many Kiwis ditching meat in favour of a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle?

If so, we'd love to hear your reasons why.

A move away from meat into a world of vegetables could save you as much as $1000 a year. Is price a factor in your dietary decision?

Or maybe you struggle to reconcile your concerns for animal welfare with your love of a good steak?

Have you cut back on meat due to the state of your health? And do you think the change has made a difference to your life?

Perhaps you simply don't like the taste of meat - so axing it from your meals is a no-brainer.

What are your thoughts on the consumer movement away from slaughtered food to products that mimic the taste, look and feel of meat, but contain no animal products? Would you eat them?

To meat or not to meat? We want to hear all about why.

To get involved, hit the button below. As usual, we prefer submissions of 250 words or more. If you have any pictures or videos to go with your story, we'd be keen to see them. App users email stuffnation@stuff.co.nz