Hi, my name is Karina Ledwos and I am excited to join Coeliac New Zealand as Health Promotion Manager. The role aims to assist in raising awareness of coeliac disease in the wider community with the goal of early diagnosis, access to accurate information and support for those with coeliac disease, and their whanau. This […]

Tauranga’s Grace Hospital has become the fourth private hospital in New Zealand to become accredited with the Dining Out Programme. The surgical hospital was awarded its accreditation in April following a patient survey that identified a need for patients with coeliac disease to feel confident when eating gluten-free food provided by the hospital. The Dining […]

Each year we ask our members to share their lived experiences of coeliac disease to raise awareness, promote understanding and foster a supportive community for those affected by the condition. If you would like to share your story please email admin@coeliac.org.nz This is Rebecca Tibbots' journey..."I have suffered from daily abdominal discomfort since childhood. Fruit […]