Food Security Seminar 2006

On Friday 22 September, ANA and the Clinical Trials Research Unit of the University of Auckland held a half day seminar about Food Security. The purpose was to raise awareness about food security in New Zealand and to discuss a range of interventions in different settings. The presentations were as follows:

• Christina McKerchar, ANA – Food Security in New Zealand: A Brief Overview
• Assoc Prof John Coveney, Flinders University, Adelaide – Community Food Security Issues in Australia
• Jill Nicholls, Community Dietitian, Public Health, Taranaki DHB – Taking the Steps to Healthy Eating (Taranaki)
• Ron Becroft, President United Fresh NZ Inc – Fresh Produce Realities, Understanding the Value
• Dr Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Auckland – The Price of Healthy Food: SHOP Study
  Unfortunately we are unable to provide a copy of this presentation. For more information about the SHOP Study see www.ctru.auckland.ac.nz/content/view/60/78/.

ANA would like to thank the Ministry of Health and the University of Auckland for supporting this seminar.

As a result of the seminar, we plan to produce a booklet about food security in New Zealand, highlighting the issue and the work being carried out in this area.