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02 Jul Britain’s sugar tax on soft drinks takes effect

Posted at 14:59h in News by admin-toitangata

Britain’s sugar tax on soft drinks came into effect on 6 April 2018, a move that hopes to reduce sugar intake, whilst funding sports programs and nutritious breakfast clubs for children. The tax, announced in March 2016, has already cut sugar content in drinks by 45...

14 Jun The Ol@ Or@ Journey: Navigating Digital Health and Wellbeing Platforms and Mātauranga Māori

Posted at 14:38h in News by admin-toitangata

The Ol@-Or@ research project, initially called the Welltext project, aims to create an intervention tool to reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes in Māori and Pacific Islanders. Funded by the Healthier Lives He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge, the study works in partnership...

05 Jun IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion

Posted at 09:44h in News by admin-toitangata

The Global Scientific Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 23rd IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion held in Rotorua, New Zealand from 7th to 11th April 2019. All abstract submitters, including individual contributors, are encouraged to interact and collaborate with other...

04 Jun Pipiri ki a Papatūānuku

Posted at 14:26h in News, Wai Māori Ngai Māori by admin-toitangata

One month dedicated to giving back to Papatūānuku – Mother Earth. Pipiri Ki A Papatūānuku aims to raise awareness around the impacts our everyday decisions have on Papatūānuku – Mother Earth. However small, or however big a change, together we can make a difference! Pipiri Ki A Papatūānuku aims...

10 May Weighing in on weightism: Does a weight focused approach align with the Māori view of health?

Posted at 14:43h in News by admin-toitangata

Because of the association between body weight and many chronic and metabolic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, weight and other weight or body fat-related measurements such as BMI (body mass index) or waist circumference are commonly used to screen and assess health risks. Weight...

29 Mar Toi Ako Digital Literacy Webinar with Layla Lyndon-Tonga

Posted at 14:48h in News by admin-toitangata

This webinar is an opportunity to learn, workshop, and apply effective forms of communication with guest presenter Layla Lyndon-Tonga. Layla will cover Mail Chimp and how it can be used to connect and communicate with stakeholders. The design features of Mail Chimp that enhance the...

15 Mar Māori Heart Health: Iwi heart health, a persistent and undulating challenge for all

Posted at 14:58h in News by admin-toitangata

Hearts matter. With their faithful, steady beat our hearts pump blood that carries vital materials to help our bodies function, while simultaneously removing the waste products we don’t need. If our hearts stop, so do we. Yes, hearts matter a lot. Because much of the burden...

15 Jan 4 C’s Salad

Posted at 11:38h in Recipes by admin-toitangata

Easy to remember, easy to prepare. Easily a summer tropical treasure for all whānau who love fresh, quick and easy salads to accompany glorious summer barbeques. As the title suggests, the ingredients are 4 C’s: carrot, coconut, cashew and coriander salad. Ingredients 3 carrots, grated 1...

15 Jan Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted at 11:15h in Recipes by admin-toitangata

Knowing how to make a basic vinaigrette for salads is one of the best skills a home cook can have. Happily, this is as easy as combining olive oil and vinegar in a jar, adding some salt and fresh-cracked black pepper, and then giving that...

10 Jan Peanut Heaven Salad Dressing

Posted at 11:17h in News, Recipes by admin-toitangata

This salad dressing is so easy to make. Throw everything into one dessert bowl for mixing. You can make ahead and store in the fridge for up to three days. Ingredients 2 heaped tablespoons of crunchy peanut butter 2 heaped tablespoons of mayonnaise 1 teaspoons of...

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