Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa

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.

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Latest News

On our blog you will find the latest news at Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa - new programmes, new research projects and more.

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Healthy 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 more

Update 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 more

Gardens4Health 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 more

Congratulations 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 more

NZSSD 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 more

Do 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 more

Tips 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 more

Te 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 more

Tips for Healthy Eating for Rangatahi, Young people - NZNF 2022

Teens and Rangatahi or young people, form another group where there are particular requirements to grow well and perform at the level needed in our challenging world. Below is an excellent summaRead more

Poster - NZSSD - Gardens4Health 15 years on

Gardens4Health started thanks to the Counties Manukau DHB back in 2009. Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa (then Diabetes Projects Trust) took the project, with just two gardens back then, on andRead more

Some tips about eating well for Healthy Ageing - NZNF 2022

Older adults are more likely to develop lifestyle conditions as they age, and have particular nutrition requirements over and above normal healthy eating recommendations to prevent health challengesRead more

Report on Gardens4Health Tāmaki Makaurau Harvest Festival 2025

A fantastic day had by all! Gardens4Health leader Ali has put together this excellent summary report describing the amazing efforts by all The Gardens4Health Tāmaki Makaurau Harvest Festival wasRead more

Who 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.

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What we do

Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa serves the following needs:

Develops and delivers health promotion programs
Research and evaluation services
Resource design
Advocacy
Capacity building and community development

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Our programmes

Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa offers a range of programmes and activities across Auckland which aim to prevent diabetes and its complications.

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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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