Boyd Swinburn’s leadership in public health nutrition and his expertise in food systems were instrumental in shaping the direction of the Nourishing Hawke’s Bay project. With his extensive work on childhood obesity prevention and global food policy, Boyd continues to contribute to improving health outcomes in New Zealand and internationally through ongoing research and advocacy.
This study explores how the Ka Ora Ka Ako programme supports education, sustainability, and health through the provision of free school lunches in New Zealand. It highlights impacts on food security, curriculum integration, and environmental sustainability.
This research highlights the integration of Mātauranga Māori into the learning environments of five primary schools, emphasising the importance of blending Māori knowledge with Western educational practices.
This study examines the positive effects of free school meals on food security, well-being, and equity, particularly for Māori communities. It highlights financial relief, improved nutrition, and the role of school and whānau engagement in fostering healthier eating habits and reducing food insecurity.
This study explores how traditional Māori knowledge and values around food are integrated into school programmes, focusing on sustainability and cultural connection. It examines how kai initiatives foster environmental awareness, strengthen whānau engagement, and support student well-being.
This research highlights lunch providers’ perspectives on the New Zealand Free and Healthy School Lunch Programme, focusing on nutrition guidelines, supply chain resilience, and student feedback. It examines teacher and principal support to enhance programme effectiveness.
This study examines the role of food environments in shaping students’ dietary choices, focusing on school policies and practices. It highlights the impact of government-funded school lunch programmes and identifies barriers to improving school food environments.
This research analyses the nutrition policies and menus of Early Learning Services, identifying barriers to promoting healthy food and practices.
This paper explores the synergy between Systems Thinking and Indigenous knowledge in addressing public health issues in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
This study focuses on the well-being of children in Hawke’s Bay, highlighting issues like food insecurity, dietary habits, and overall well-being. It provides baseline data to evaluate public health initiatives aimed at improving nutrition and food security.
This study engages Māori and Pasifika communities in co-designing actions to improve children’s nutrition using systems thinking and Indigenous knowledge. It applies system dynamics to address socioeconomic and environmental influences on food choices.
This research uses cognitive mapping and Indigenous knowledge to explore food environments and their influence on children’s health in regional New Zealand. It highlights factors shaping food access and the role of mātauranga Māori in solutions.