The Cancer Society Auckland Northland hosted a one-day symposium - Stop Cancer Before it Starts: Saving lives with effective tobacco, alcohol & obesity policies. This was the keynote event of Cancer Research Week 2018 and focused on three preventable risk factors for cancer: tobacco, alcohol and...
“Invest in people and in culture. That way you can have an organisation that can adapt and change for the future” Chris Buxton, Stats NZ Over the course of 2018, I had an opportunity to do some research into the impact of Emerging and Disruptive Technology and...
Our environment has affected us in many ways in terms of kai. Our interdependent ecosystem is continually challenged by human intervention. We are now far removed from the tools our ancestors left behind in order for us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Future of Foods...
Ko Motutere tōku maunga Ko Te Punga Punga tōku awa Ko Whangapoua tōku turangawaewae Ko Ngāti Huarere ki Whangapoua tōku iwi Ko Mangakahia whanau ingoa Ko Hamiora Mangakahia rāua ko Meri Te Tai Mangakahia tōku mātua tipuna Ko Nehe Rapata Wahawaha nō Ngāti Porou ki Harataunga rāua ko Winifred Mangakahia tōku...
Kai Māori, Kai Ora is the overarching kai and nutrition strategy under which all our kai projects, resources, and communications fall under. We weave key Kai Māori, Kai Ora messages, resources and principles through all of our mahi to ensure high quality, consistent kaupapa Māori...
Erina Korohina, Toi Tangata kaiarahi/nutritionist, along with Growing the Puna intern Hannah Rapata recently attended and presented at the Native American Nutrition conference held in Minnesota, America. The conference brought together tribal officials, researchers, practitioners, and others to discuss the current state of indigenous and academic...
Chickpea, Orange and Broccoli Salad This involves the same ingredients as above plus we add a can of chickpeas and our #winningdressing. 1 orange, peeled and diced 1 carrot 1 cucumber I head of broccoli 1 spring onion 1 can of drained chickpeas #WinningDressing ...
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, known scientifically as Brassica oleracea. It is related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables are known for their beneficial health effects and are sometimes referred to as ‘super veggies.’ Your parents, nannies and koro knew what was...
The Food Regulation Standing Committee recently invited submissions from stakeholders on the labelling of sugars on packaged foods and drinks. View Submission Here...
Te Puni Kōkiri has launched the first Māori language Kī-o-Rahi app, Puni Reo Kī-o-Rahi. “This innovative tool is designed to bring a traditional Māori game that has been handed down over the centuries into our digital lives, making using te reo Māori on the sports...