This June, Coeliac New Zealand is leading Coeliac Awareness Week (15 – 21 June 2026), calling for greater understanding of coeliac disease and earlier recognition, while offering practical support and resources to help Kiwis thrive gluten free. Coeliac disease affects an estimated 100,000 New Zealanders, and can appear at any age, with around 30,000 children […]

A single day living with coeliac disease can look completely normal from the outside, but internally there is a constant layer of planning, caution, and awareness that is always present. The hardest part is that much of it is invisible. People often only see someone “eating gluten free,” but they don’t see the exhaustion and […]

Welcome to the family! First things first, take a deep breath. Receiving a coeliac disease diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but I want to reassure you that you are not alone. Coeliac New Zealand (CNZ) is here to walk alongside you, and you are now part of a supportive community. While transitioning to a strict gluten-free […]