Thank you to Coeliac NZ member, and volunteer in Whakatane Fiona Hennessey for sharing her lived experience with coeliac disease. "Being diagnosed late in life as a coeliac is challenging enough, without it being in the middle of pandemic food shortages; then try going to work events! I have had some great experiences where the […]

Understanding the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) is an ‘auto-immune’ condition.  The body attacks the insulin making cells and the result is that the body produces no (or very little) insulin.  This form of diabetes is managed through insulin injections (healthy eating and activity are also important). This […]

The acronym ANZAC was first coined at the time of the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.  It represents the joined brotherhood of Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.  Anzac Day was inaugurated a year later in 1916 to commemorate this first anniversary of the landing. 1 Today, we hold this day high on […]