The Shared Path is the second report in the Post Pandemic Futures series, aimed at stimulating new ideas, new policies and new ways of doing things in a post-COVID-19 Aotearoa. Read report ...
Use this interactive cycling network map to help you plan your trip. Find map here ...
By Niki BezzantWhat is an ultra-processed food?The term ‘ultra-processed foods’ (UPFs) describes foods that have been through industrial processing, resulting in energy-dense products which are high in sugar, unhealthy fats and salt. The NOVA food classification system is the first to come up with a formal definition...
By Niki Bezzant What is hemp?Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant. It’s been cultivated for thousands of years for its fibre, edible seeds, edible oil, lubricant, and for use as a fuel.The hemp plant is highly versatile. It’s been used for centuries to...
This study of the nutritional quality of online food delivery in Auckland and Sydney, found that the most popular food outlets on the market-leading online food delivery service are unhealthy and popular menu items are mostly discretionary foods. Read research Listen to panel discussion ...
Sugar-sweetened beverage warning labels were effective in dissuading consumers from choosing them, a systematic review and meta analysis has found. Graphics with health effect labels showed the largest impact. Read Review ...
Mexico has introduced a new food warning label law, which requires black informational octagons to be placed on packaged foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium or calories, In addition, products containing caffeine and sweeteners must bear warning labels indicating that they should not...
By Niki BezzantWhy is alcohol important in nutrition? When we think of foods that influence our health, we might not immediately think of alcohol. However, we should think of alcohol as we think of any other food. This is why it’s included in the Ministry of...
Toi Te Kupu is a Māori-to-English and English-to-Māori dictionary about kai, cooking, our body and our mind. It is the result of the commitment of the Heart Foundation and Māori Health Provider, Toi Tangata, to improve the health of families and whānau in New Zealand. The resource was developed to empower everyone in Aotearoa to have conversations...
Bee City Canada, a non-profit organisation which recognises municipalities and First Nations for their efforts in protecting and maintaining pollinator habitats through community programming. Visit Website ...
