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Conference 2022: Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand

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The 2022 Conference planning is underway. Look out for communications in our members newsletter for details

  • Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022
  • Massey University campus, Wellington

    • Muriel bell Lecture

    At each Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society held in New Zealand, a free public lecture, is held in Muriel Bell's name. 2022 Speaker is to be confirmed. Meanwhile you can catch u on the 2021 recording here.

  • Wednesday 8th December 2021, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Online Event - recording now available
  • Free to attend and open to the public.

    Lecture Title: Lick the plate clean: the intersection of food, nutrition, and waste.

    Conference Organising Committee

    • Cath Conlon (Chair), Massey University
    • Prof. Pam von Hurst, Massey University
    • Dr Sally Mackay, University of Auckland
    • Dr Helen Eyles, University of Auckland
    • Dr Chrissie Butts, Plant and Food NZ
    • Dr Shabnam Jalili–Moghaddam, AUT
    • Prof. Rachel Brown, University of Otago
    • Dr. Claire Smith, University of Otago
    • Cherise Pendergrast, NSNZ
    • Luke Stanaway, Nourish App
    • Tina Buch, Heart Foundation
    • Bek Parry, CDHB/NSNZ
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