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An estimated 100,000 kiwis live with coeliac disease and need to live 100% gluten free. If you react to gluten talk to a health professional and get tested for coeliac disease? coeliac.org.nz

Coeliac AWARENESS WEEK JUNE 6-12 2022

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THUMBS UP GF RECOMMENDATIONS!

If you are out and about exploring Aotearoa, you may like to try out the following recommendations for gluten free cafes and restaurants that Max and Andrew visited on their cycle tour (turn the page for their story). Please take the ordinary precautions to check the gluten-free menu choices are right for you!

We were fortunate to support our board member Max Smitheram with the Tour Aotearoa, Cycle for Coeliac challenge to cycle the length of NZ, 3,000km.

The health promotion manager wrote his training programme, and our volunteers (on route) dropped off care packs to support him on his journey.

Villa Nine in Te Aroha has a great range of GF cakes and snacks to dine in or takeaway. They also stock a wide range of organic and GF products, dietary supplements, Malcolm Harker products and lots more.facebook.com/villaninecoffee

Munch Café in Palmerston North is 100% coeliac safe and offers menu options for vegan, keto and dairy free. The global street food menu is sure to surprise and delight the coeliac in your family. facebook.com/munchpalmy

Situated in the wine village of Martinborough, Medici Café offers delicious food using the best seasonal ingredients the Wairarapa has to offer – and will make coeliac safe meal options if you ask the kitchen. Their food style is fresh and honest with a twist of innovation. Locally made ‘The Peoples Coffee’ is pretty good too! facebook.com/cafemedici1 With a vision to see people connect and become better educated through food and nutrition so they can live life to the absolute fullest – you can see why The Kitchen is a popular destination for locals and travellers alike. They also cater for special dietary requirements. ktchn.co.nz

East St Eats takeaway and deli make vegetarian food that’s fresh and hearty – and served with a favourite local GF craft beer or cider. A vibrant and community-oriented space also available for event hire. facebook.com/eaststeats

At the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park, you will find the menu at Hooked on Marahau has heaps of GF choices, including baked goods and they also have a separate fat fryer. hookedonmarahau.com

The Interislander is New Zealand's original Cook Strait ferry, which has been connecting the North and South Island together for nearly 60 years! Along with the breath-taking views, the gluten free food and premium lounges are a welcome respite for all coeliac travellers.

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Please email Fred at: admin@coeliac.org.nz Greymouth's newest gastropub Sevenpenny is located in the town square and serves coeliac safe gluten free meals. With friendly, knowledgeable East St staff and a great Eats atmosphere this was a welcome respite for Max after eating only dehydrated GF food for much of the West Coast. sevenpenny.co.nz A Kiwi tradition Erik’s Fish and

Chips Queenstown sources and provides local NZ ingredients from potatoes grown in Canterbury to fish from Dunedin, delivered daily to their location in Queenstown. They provide gluten free options using a separate deep fryer and an understanding about preventing cross contamination. eriksfishandchips.co.nz

The Grill Restaurant Invercargill was a great place to host a member breakfast with many gluten free options. The staff were attentive and communicated our needs to the chef. facebook.com/thegrilleinvercargill

The Saucy Chef that adjoins the Northern Tavern, Invercargill provides a delicious and comprehensive GF à la carte menu with specialty fish, Hereford beef dishes, and the vegetarian delight. thesaucychef.co.nz

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A special thank you to The Gluten Free Shop who provided coeliac safe care packs filled with nutritious, naturally gluten free whole foods such as dry nuts and fruit from Ceres Organics, as well as some of Max and Andrew’s favourite gluten free products including chocolate from Natural Bennetto and Pure Delish bars and much, much more. glutenfreeshop.co.nz