ANA Events

Past ANA Events

Food photography with Harriet Harcourt

17 May 2021

17 May 2021 Anatomy of a food photograph Using practical examples of everyday food, Harriet will take you through her process of styling and shooting a food photograph. She will…

13 May 2021

13 May 2021 Ka Ora, Ka Ako/healthy school lunches, was a programme introduced in 2019. This aims to reduce food insecurity by providing access to a nutritious lunch in school…

29 April 2021

Healthy Families Hutt Valley is led by Hutt City Council and is one of ten Healthy Families NZ communities across Aotearoa. In this webinar, Healthy Families Hutt Valley Manager Hayley…

22 April 2021

Brent Ireland from Collab Digital will share best practice video techniques that engage your target audience. By the end of the webinar, you will be inspired to create a…

13 April 2021

Many countries including New Zealand are witnessing a marked increase in longevity and with this the desire for healthy ageing. Nutrition is a modifiable lifestyle factor which can improve health…

8 April 2021

In this fast-paced webinar, Brent Ireland from Collab Digital will share best practice social media posting techniques for 2021 that reach your target audience. By the end of the webinar,…

30 March 2021

Linkages between alcohol and nutrition occur at every level of the sociological model – from the individual to the inextricable ties between the global alcohol and food industries. These links…

16 March 2021

Modern food systems are a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, and malnutrition. This webinar will briefly define pressing issues, feature the latest evidence and frameworks, and introduce…

9 March 2021

Celebrity chef Nadia Lim shares her secrets about living off the land. A year ago, she and her family moved to a property near Arrowtown in Central Otago. Now they…

2 March 2021

Presenters: Dr Sarah Gerritsen and Professor Clare Wall Growing Up in New Zealand is a cohort study following more than 6,000 children born in the Auckland, Counties Manukau, and Waikato…

18 February 2021

The NZ food systems need major transformations to deliver on human health, ecological health, social equity, and economic prosperity. What needs to happen to proactively re-orient existing systems to cope…

12 February 2021

In this webinar, Niki Bezzant will share her top tips for taking great photos with your phone that will help you create super-engaging social media posts and web content. You’ll…

4 February 2021

The New Zealand school curriculum states; ‘it is expected that all children will have had the opportunity to learn practical cooking skills by the end of Year 8’. Research conducted by…

26 January 2021

The Heart Foundation has delivered the Tohu Manawa Ora (Healthy Heart Award) in early learning services since 2002. It is an established, innovative and credible programme that helps early learning…

15 December 2020

Tuesday, 15 December, 12 – 12.45pm. ONLINE My Heart Check tool is the first publicly available heart health risk calculator that is tailored to the New Zealand population, including specific…

8 December 2020

Tuesday 8 December Nikki Chilcott from the Stroke Foundation will share recent research (by NIHI) which highlights the high salt content of commonly eaten processed food, such as sausages. Learn…

4 December 2020

Friday, 4 December Presenter: Aly McNicoll For many public health professionals, what was an already challenging role has become a lot harder this year. ANA has organised this practical workshop for…

1 December 2020

Tuesday 1 December Play is one of the four ways Sport NZ supports New Zealander’s getting active, alongside physical education, active recreation and sport. Scott Mackenzie of Sport NZ says,…

24 November 2020

Dr Geoff Kira (Massey University) provides an overview of food security in Aotearoa. This is a fundamental issue in the first paper and underpins Kawe ake te wero. Geoff will…

19 November 2020

Join the authors of the issues papers: Dr Sally Mackay, (Registered Nutritionist) and Dr Leanne Young, (NZ Registered Dietitian) as they discuss their key insights. They will address five of…

12 November 2020

What is the nutritional status of people living in New Zealand? ANA has launched a set of three issues papers: Kawea ake te wero, Enabling everyone in New Zealand to…

3 November 2020

Great Social Media: How to use social media smartly. With nutrition and science communicator Niki Bezzant. Click Read More to view the webinar and see the slides.

27 October 2020

Great Media: How to use the media to tell your story. Speaker: Niki Bezzant Click Read More to view the webinar and see the slides.

20 October 2020

How to grab an audience from the first moment. Speaker: Niki Bezzant Click Read More to view the webinar or download the slides.

15 October 2020

How to get complicated messages across in simple ways. Presenter: Niki Bezzant Click Read More to view the webinar or download the slides.

21 May 2019

Collaboration: Everyone’s Business Using networks to enhance skills

23 May 2018 – Barge Show Grounds

This one-day professional development and networking event was held for people whose work relates to public health nutrition and physical activity. Whangarei ANA Regional Forum Programme Final Download flyer Download Presentations Budget 2018…

12 April 2018 – Novotel New Plymouth

ANA hosted the New Plymouth Forum on the 12th of April 2018. This event was designed to support those working to promote public health nutrition and physical activity with new…

23 March 2018 – The Atrium in the Park

ANA hosted the Christchurch Forum on the 23rd of March 2018. This event was designed to support those working to promote public health nutrition and physical activity with new research,…

7 March 2018 – Wairoa Community Centre

ANA hosted the Wairoa Forum on the 7th March 2018. This event is designed to support those working to promote public health nutrition and physical activity with new research,…

1 November 2017 – Sorrento in the Park

ANA holds a one-day Asian nutrition and physical activity forum biennially. This event is designed to support those working to promote public health nutrition and physical activity in Asian communities…

2 October 2017

ANA holds a series of one day forums in various regions throughout New Zealand biannually. These events are networking and professional development opportunities for people working in public health nutrition…

30 May 2017 – Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

ANA’s 7th Activity and Nutrition Aotearoa Conference was held on 30-31 May 2017 at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. When we WORK TOGETHER we have the power to INSPIRE…

17 June 2016 – Barge Showgrounds Events Centre

ANA’s Whangarei regional forum was held on 17 June 2016 and was attended by a range of public health professionals who work with communities and families to promote healthy eating…

26 May 2016 – Sport and Rugby Institute

ANA’s Palmerston North regional forum was held on 26 May 2016 and was attended by a range of public health professionals who work with communities and families to promote healthy…

17 May 2016 – Hamilton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre

ANA’s Hamilton regional forum was held on Tuesday 17 May 2016 and was attended by a range of public health professionals who work with communities and families to promote healthy…

14 April 2016 – Ohope International Golf Club

ANA’s Whakatane regional forum was held on Thursday 14 April 2016 and was attended by a range of public health professionals who work with communities and families to promote healthy eating and physical…

10 March 2016 – Edgar Centre

ANA’s regional forum for Dunedin was held on Thursday 10 March 2015 and was attended by a range of public health professionals who work with communities and families to promote healthy eating and…

24 November 2015 – Sorrento in the Park

The 2015 Asian Forum was held on Tuesday 24th November at the Sorrento in the Park in Auckland. The following are a selection of downloadable presentations from the day.

14 August 2015 – Sorrento in the Park

Tino Lelei 2015 “Back to Basics” was held on August 14th at Sorrento in the Park, in Auckland. A selection of presentations from the day are available here:

6 May 2015 – Rendezvous Grand Hotel

The theme of our 2015 National Conference was Connect, Grow, Thrive: E Hono, E Tipu, E Rea. The handbook, progamme and a selection of presentations from the 2015 National Conference…

5 December 2013 – Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre

The 2013 Asian Forum was held on Thursday 5th December at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in Auckland. The focus was on Healthy Beginnings: improving nutrition for Asian mothers…