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Life Member of Food Writers New Zealand Award

It was wonderful to hear this week that I have received
this FWNZ Award.

The notification from the FWNZ board reads:

“It is with immense pleasure that the Food Writers NZ Board extend
their heartfelt congratulations to you on being accepted as a Life
Member of Food Writers New Zealand at the November AGM.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to your amazing
contributions as an author and nutritionist in the realm of food
communications.Your long standing support of Food Writers NZ. dedication and expertise have been invaluable in shaping and influencing the way we understand nutrition and food communication.”

Rachel Nui. Administrator. Food Writers NZ
I am honoured to receive this award and in so doing, would love to see more of us ( Dietitians and Reg Nutritionists) in this space, endeavouring to provide timely nutrition education to improve the health and wellbeing of others.

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