From the regions

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fortunate to hold several member events around the country, prior to the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 announcement that restricted public gatherings. Thanks to the generous donation by Healtheries, members were able to sample their new range of gluten-free cereals and try recipes prepared by our Food Ambassadors Alana Scott and Vanessa Baxter.

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Get-togethers were held around the country so members could share their knowledge and provide support for one another.

With enthusiasm from our Auckland District coordinators Ben Grant and Vincent Colombie a team was forged to run Round the Bays – and looked splendid in their new CNZ t-shirts! With lots of pre-training and support, the team enjoyed the iconic race before joining other members at the AfterGlow party.

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The Auckland Kids Club had a successful AfterGlow party held at the home of Juliane Winter-Noakes where families joined for a casual meet-andgreet in the beautiful sunshine. They enjoyed great products provided by Healtheries, Good Buzz Kombucha and Yoodles plus delicious sausages from GreenPastures Butchers.

DO YOU KNOW someone who isn’t a coeliac but who would be interested in becoming a CNZ Member? You don’t have to be a diagnosed coeliac to join our community, attend events and enjoy member benefits!

SHARING IS CARING

Marina Grantham-Campbell organised a fun filled get together for members living in the Waikato region at the beautiful Profs Café and woodland gardens. The members were delighted to be able to take home plenty of Healtheries cereal packs to give away to friends and family.

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Local members from Christchurch enjoyed a wonderful day out in the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park. Everyone was extremely thankful to take home samples of the Healtheries cereal and Yoodle Noodles. They also sampled the delicious slice recipes made by Pip Mead and member Katie Martin – well-liked by everyone!

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Our new District Coordinator, Lisa Russell was motivated to set up a coeliac Kids Club in Dunedin after she found that her family was the only one at school where (two) children were diagnosed with coeliac disease. Having an informal way for parents to support each other and share ideas is hugely beneficial – and the children also have fun without the need to worry about the food!

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Eleven families attended our recent Wellington Kids Club event and participated in cooking activities making a gluten free muesli slice and a cereal yoghurt parfait. Parents appreciated the opportunity to meet others on a similar journey while the children enjoyed a shared afternoon tea and a play with their new coeliac friends!

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If you are motivated to become a volunteer or set up a CNZ Kids Club in your region, please get in touch with Fred at admin@coeliac.org.nz

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If you have any family or friends who would be interested, we’d love the opportunity to introduce ourselves.