A focus on prevention
Diabetes has a huge impact on the individual and those around them.
Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa (previously Diabetes Projects Trust) has been delivering services focused on preventing diabetes and its complications for nearly 30 years. The Foundation emphasises partnership with the community to achieve better health for present and for future generations.

Latest News
On our blog you will find the latest news at Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa - new programmes, new research projects and more.
Global Partnership Summit 2025
Diana along with other representatives from Aotearoa attended the Global Patient Partnership Summit: Patient Powered Progress in Action in June in Kuala Lumpur. She joined fifty individualsRead moreDo you want to support our efforts to prevent diabetes and its complications?
Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa has been working in the community for over 30 years to reduce the incidence of diabetes, and diabetes complications, especially for those most at risk. We run a rangeRead moreHealthy eating from a young age...more collaboration needed
Thanks to Matt Robinson of EATucation for an excellent planning session today in Otara. Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa has worked for more than 20 years in schools across Tamaki Makaurau, mostly atRead moreDifferent Dinners Activators project
Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa is delighted to be working with the excellent people at Auckland Council offering training and support for a network of volunteer 'Different Dinners activators'. Read moreUpdate on status of NZNF Just Cook programmes
Well it's been a busy time since we had the news back in early May that we were taking on the NZ Nutrition Foundation programmes, the very well received Just Cook Tika Tunu and Just Cook HealthyRead moreGardens4Health Facilitator Tania is heading off to new challenges
For those who haven't heard yet, we reluctantly farewelled Tania who has been the Gardens4Health facilitator in West and North Auckland since 2022. We've gotten used to seeing Tania's smiling face tuRead moreCongratulations Dr Brandon Orr-Walker on your Bob Smith lecture
The Bob Smith lecture is a coveted slot in the NZSSD timetable, and it was great to see it awarded to Dr Brandon Orr-Walker at the 2025 meeting in Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Our mahi with Dr Orr-WalkerRead moreNZSSD Conference 2025 - Kirikiriroa Hamilton
We had an excellent conference trip to Kirikiriroa Hamilton, thanks to the Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa Board of Trustees for supporting the trip away and to NZSSD for help with travel costs. Read moreTips for Healthy Eating for Adults - NZNF 2025
Each generation has different needs in terms of living a 'healthy life'. Below is an excellent summary put together by the expert team at the NZ Nutrition Foundation and updated as at FebruaryRead moreTe Pou Whirinaki o Mate Huka
It was fantastic catching up with Rebekah Crosswell who has been working on her PhD and was at the 2025 NZSSD conference presenting on her latest mahi. Have a look at the practical results from hRead moreWho we are
Our team serves the community and works inside the community to help prevent diabetes through our many programmes, funded by the Ministry of Health.
What we do
- Develops and delivers health promotion programs
- Research and evaluation services
- Resource design
- Advocacy
- Capacity building and community development
Our programmes
Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa offers a range of programmes and activities across Auckland which aim to prevent diabetes and its complications.
Resources
We have a range of resources on our site for individuals with diabetes, families of individuals with diabetes, health professionals and for whoever else may want access to them. They are free and downloadable for you.
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