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The Nutrition Society of New Zealand is an organisation of qualified, practising health professionals, scientists and educators with a range of backgrounds who are bound by a shared interest in nutrition.

05/08/2026

🤱 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August

This year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," reminds us that breastfeeding is supported by more than individual effort. It thrives when parents and whānau are surrounded by evidence-based care, supportive communities, breastfeeding-friendly workplaces, and policies that help families flourish.

At the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, we recognise that every family's infant feeding journey is unique. While breastfeeding is recommended where possible, every parent and whānau deserves respectful, compassionate, and evidence-based support to make informed feeding decisions that are right for them and their pēpi.

This World Breastfeeding Week, let's continue working together to creating environments where every family feels supported from the very beginning. 💙

World Health Organization (WHO)

04/08/2026

💙 gentle reminder for our community today 💙

Progress isn't always about taking bigger steps. Sometimes it's about taking a moment to pause, breathe, and continue at your own pace.

Every little step forward counts.

30/07/2026

❗Should New Zealand follow the new US Dietary Guidelines?

🔎A recent Public Health Communication Centre (PHCC) Briefing, written by nutrition researchers Associate Professor Kathryn Bradbury (University of Auckland), Associate Professor Victoria Egli (University of Waikato), and Dr Meredith Peddie (University of Otago), explores whether New Zealand should follow the recently revised US Dietary Guidelines.

📌Their conclusion? Not necessarily.

💡The authors note that New Zealand's current dietary guidelines remain broadly aligned with the best available scientific evidence, with an emphasis on vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and mostly whole, minimally processed foods.

☝️However, they highlight a major gap: New Zealand hasn't conducted a national adult nutrition survey since 2008–09 (or a children's survey since 2002). Without up-to-date data, it's difficult to know how closely New Zealanders' diets align with our dietary guidelines or where nutrition policy should focus.

👇What do you think is the biggest barrier to healthy eating in Aotearoa?

24/07/2026

☀️ Vitamin D helps support healthy bones and muscles by helping the body use calcium. In Aotearoa New Zealand, sunlight is the main source, but the amount you need varies depending on the season, where you live, your skin tone, age, and lifestyle.

🌤️ Remember: More sun isn’t always better; safe sun practices still matter. Health guidance recommends balancing time outdoors with sun protection, especially when UV levels are high, to reduce the risk of skin damage and skin cancer.

* Food can also help boost your intake, including oily fish 🐟, eggs 🥚, and vitamin D-fortified foods such as some milks, yoghurts, and plant-based drinks 🥛.

❗💊Some people may be at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency, including older adults, people with naturally very dark skin, those who spend little time outdoors, or people with conditions that affect vitamin D absorption. If this sounds like you, talk to your GP or trusted healthcare professional about personalised advice, including whether supplements may be appropriate.

☀️🍽️How do you support your vitamin D intake: food, sunshine, or both?

14/07/2026

📢 Abstract submissions are now open for the FONS-NSNZ Conference in Fiji! 🌏

We welcome abstracts from all areas of nutrition practice, from researchers, clinicians to policy makers.

Share your work, ideas, and insights with colleagues from across Oceania.

Abstracts are welcome across a range of nutrition-related areas, including:
✨ Reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases through nutrition
✨ Food systems, sustainability and climate resilience
✨ Indigenous knowledge and culturally responsive health approaches
✨ Digital innovation and nutrition data systems
✨ Translating evidence into policy and practice
✨ Nutrition through the life cycle

📅 Submissions close: 14 August 2026 at 8:00 PM (NZ/Fiji time, UTC+12)

Please read the submission instructions carefully and visit the conference website for full details.

13/07/2026

🌏 Join the inaugural FONS Early Career & Student Research Showcase!

The Federation of Oceanic Nutrition Societies (FONS) Early Career Taskforce is excited to invite you to the inaugural Early Career & Student Research Showcase, taking place online on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 3:00 pm NZST/FJT (1:00 pm AEST/PGT).

This exciting showcase will feature seven presentations from students and early career nutritionists and researchers across the FONS network, highlighting emerging nutrition research and providing an opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with colleagues from across Oceania.

Whether you're a student, researcher, clinician, or simply interested in the latest nutrition research, this is a fantastic opportunity to support emerging professionals and discover the innovative work taking place across our region.

We encourage all NSNZ members, students, and early career professionals to join us and support our growing nutrition research community.

09/07/2026

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

This year marks the fifth year of Matariki as a public holiday in Aotearoa New Zealand, a time to pause, reflect, celebrate, and look ahead together.

The 2026 theme, Matariki Herenga Waka (Matariki, the mooring place for all canoes), is inspired by the proverb Tāmaki herenga waka and celebrates inclusion, belonging, and the coming together of people from all backgrounds to share in the spirit of Matariki.

From all of us at the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, we wish you a meaningful Matariki filled with connection, gratitude, and hope for the year ahead. 🌟

Mānawatia a Matariki!

07/07/2026

🌟This Matariki, we celebrate Matariki Herenga Waka – Matariki, the mooring place for all canoes.

The 2026 theme reminds us of the importance of coming together, strengthening our communities, and sharing our diverse cultures and traditions.

At the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, we recognise that kai is more than nourishment; it brings people together, creates connection, and helps build healthy, thriving communities.

However you're celebrating Matariki, we hope you have the opportunity to gather, share kai, and connect with those around you.

🌟Mānawatia a Matariki. 🌟

03/07/2026

Winter brings more coughs and colds, and plenty of products promising to "boost immunity."

❗The evidence tells a different story.

For most healthy people, the best way to support immune health is through healthy habits: eating a varied, balanced diet with plenty of seasonal fruit and vegetables, being physically active, getting enough sleep, practising good hand hygiene, and staying up to date with recommended vaccinations.

💊Supplements can be helpful in some situations, particularly when there is a nutrient deficiency or an increased requirement, but they are not a substitute for healthy eating.

💜This winter, don't let marketing claims make the decision for you,choose evidence over hype.

25/06/2026

❄️Winter can be a great time to revisit the small habits that support our health and wellbeing❄️

Eating a variety of seasonal produce, staying active, prioritising sleep, keeping hydrated, and getting some daylight exposure can all help us feel our best during the colder months.

What is one thing you do to look after yourself in winter? Share below 👇

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Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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http://www.nutritionsociety.ac.nz/

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