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. Click here or more information about the SHOP Study.

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.