Useful websites

The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust is an education portal offering a wide variety of information and curriculum-aligned resources around the importance of fruit and vegetables.

Vegetables.co.nz is a not-for-profit organisation offering resources that help to support the promotion of vegetables.

The Ministry of Education provides advice, resources and support for curriculum teaching.

This site provides nutrition guidelines, publications and educational resources around food, nutrition and physical activity.

PENZ is a professional not-for-profit organisation and incorporated society for people interested in promoting physical activity.

HETTANZ is the professional body for Home Economics and Technology teachers in Aotearoa. They offer many benefits, including professional learning opportunities, curriculum and assessment updates, online forums and networking events.

Toi Tangata is a Māori agency that develops, delivers and champions kaupapa Māori-based approaches to health, movement and nutrition.

The Fonterra Milk for Schools programme is available for all primary schools (Years 1-6) in Aoteroa.

KidfsCan is a charity that helps New Zealand primary and intermediate schools to aid children with food insecurity.

Life Education Trust is a charity that provides fun and interactive workshops to primary and intermediate children to help them make informed choices about their health.

Food for Thought is a free nutrition education programme for Year 5-6 students.

Kids can Cook has developed specific programmes for New Zealand kids focusing on easy-to-make, nutritious foods that feed the body and mind. 

This site provides a wide range of resources for Year 1-9 teachers to create lesson plans.

Garden to Table is a charitable trust that supports primary and intermediate schools to teach tamariki about growing and preparing food.