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Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa
Community Health Service
We are a charitable trust providing education/health promotion related services. We do not provide health or emergency services, or hold medications, medical equipment or money onsite. Please contact your GP or care provider for medical support, or in the event of an emergency, contact emergency services.
Today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
Te Temu Matehuka o Aotearoa, Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, emphasises partnership with the community to achieve better health for present and for future generations. We design and run a range of health promotion and health education programmes aimed at diabetes and diabetes complication prevention. We have skills and experience in our team in a wide range of areas including health promotion/public health, community based and other research, programme design and delivery, resource design and production, planning and running community based events and evaluation/reporting.
We are advocates for evidence based change and improvement to prevention, care and treatment, particularly for those most at risk. Please refer to our website for further details. https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/ or follow our social media https://www.facebook.com/DiabetesFoundationAotearoa/
Staff
We have a range of team members delivering services (some train the trainer options) direct to community members, providers, groups, organisations and businesses. See our website https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/our-team/
Skills currently onsite include public health, health promotion, specialist nursing, dietetics, physical activity, diabetes and obesity prevention/management, VLCD, research and recruiting, advocacy, education, youth/adolescent, community engagement, capacity building, resource and programme design.
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Fees and Charges Description
Most of our current services are fully funded and free for delivery across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Where specific new project work, research or resource design is required there may be a cost associated with this. Contact us to ask what we can do either through the website or phone 09 273 96500.
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
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We are not open on public holidays or weekends.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
Services Provided
We work at a community level, particularly through health education, health promotion, advocacy, research and resource development to prevent diabetes and its complications. Check out our website for our services and programmes here https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/our-programmes/ Please contact our team members for more information or to discuss how our prevention activities might be helpful, or should you want support/consultation/advice on community initiatives, particularly in high risk populations.
We work at a community level, particularly through health education, health promotion, advocacy, research and resource development to prevent diabetes and its complications. Check out our website for our services and programmes here https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/our-programmes/ Please contact our team members for more information or to discuss how our prevention activities might be helpful, or should you want support/consultation/advice on community initiatives, particularly in high risk populations.
Service types: Advocacy, Information, education & support, Wellness / healthy lifestyle.
We work at a community level, particularly through health education, health promotion, advocacy, research and resource development to prevent diabetes and its complications. Check out our website for our services and programmes here https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/our-programmes/
Please contact our team members for more information or to discuss how our prevention activities might be helpful, or should you want support/consultation/advice on community initiatives, particularly in high risk populations.
The programmes we design and deliver into the community (including Train the Trainer versions) aim to support wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle for the prevention of diabetes and its complications.
The programmes we design and deliver into the community (including Train the Trainer versions) aim to support wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle for the prevention of diabetes and its complications.
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
- Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
The programmes we design and deliver into the community (including Train the Trainer versions) aim to support wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle for the prevention of diabetes and its complications.
Research suggests that a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce, with less absenteeism and less presenteeism (being at work but not really functioning). This fully funded programme starts with a visit to the workplace to discuss the needs of both the workforce and the management with a view to making the healthy choices the easy choices. Work forms a huge part of most people's lives. This programme provides tools and support to guide your workplace to become a health promoting space. It is funded by Te Whatu Ora and delivered onsite at no cost to workplaces across the whole of Auckland.
Research suggests that a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce, with less absenteeism and less presenteeism (being at work but not really functioning). This fully funded programme starts with a visit to the workplace to discuss the needs of both the workforce and the management with a view to making the healthy choices the easy choices. Work forms a huge part of most people's lives. This programme provides tools and support to guide your workplace to become a health promoting space. It is funded by Te Whatu Ora and delivered onsite at no cost to workplaces across the whole of Auckland.
Service types: Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Healthy eating, Exercise and activity.
Research suggests that a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce, with less absenteeism and less presenteeism (being at work but not really functioning).
This fully funded programme starts with a visit to the workplace to discuss the needs of both the workforce and the management with a view to making the healthy choices the easy choices.
Work forms a huge part of most people's lives. This programme provides tools and support to guide your workplace to become a health promoting space. It is funded by Te Whatu Ora and delivered onsite at no cost to workplaces across the whole of Auckland.
This Te Whatu Ora funded programme works to provide practical guidance, resources, support and training for Auckland Secondary Schools around making positive lifestyle changes to live a more healthy life. Our mahi works in with the curriculum, and is modifiable to fit teacher/facilitator needs. This programme provides onsite group or offsite workshop training to teachers, school nurses, and others needing practical tools to help students make better choices around food and developing a healthy, active lifestyle. Along with the training comes a comprehensive resource kit containing all that is needed to deliver a multi-part programme to Year 9 students. Advice and support is available for making changes to the environment including to the running and stocking a healthy tuckshop, or what is a healthy meal. There can be ongoing visits, telephone support, and participation in health promotion and health education activities where desired. More information here https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/healthy-schools/ or contact our team direct from the website.
This Te Whatu Ora funded programme works to provide practical guidance, resources, support and training for Auckland Secondary Schools around making positive lifestyle changes to live a more healthy life. Our mahi works in with the curriculum, and is modifiable to fit teacher/facilitator needs. This programme provides onsite group or offsite workshop training to teachers, school nurses, and others needing practical tools to help students make better choices around food and developing a healthy, active lifestyle. Along with the training comes a comprehensive resource kit containing all that is needed to deliver a multi-part programme to Year 9 students. Advice and support is available for making changes to the environment including to the running and stocking a healthy tuckshop, or what is a healthy meal. There can be ongoing visits, telephone support, and participation in health promotion and health education activities where desired. More information here https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/healthy-schools/ or contact our team direct from the website.
This Te Whatu Ora funded programme works to provide practical guidance, resources, support and training for Auckland Secondary Schools around making positive lifestyle changes to live a more healthy life. Our mahi works in with the curriculum, and is modifiable to fit teacher/facilitator needs.
This programme provides onsite group or offsite workshop training to teachers, school nurses, and others needing practical tools to help students make better choices around food and developing a healthy, active lifestyle.
Along with the training comes a comprehensive resource kit containing all that is needed to deliver a multi-part programme to Year 9 students. Advice and support is available for making changes to the environment including to the running and stocking a healthy tuckshop, or what is a healthy meal. There can be ongoing visits, telephone support, and participation in health promotion and health education activities where desired. More information here https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/healthy-schools/ or contact our team direct from the website.
"Growing healthy communities" is the aim of this popular programme which provides advice and support to set up new and maintain existing community food gardens and related ventures. Gardens4Health provides free, practical advice and support to community groups, organisations, workplaces and schools for the setting up of new community gardens and ongoing maintenance of existing gardens. The Gardens4Health team is currently involved in over 80 community gardens or initiatives across Auckland and provides access to a wide network of other gardens and useful resources. Gardens4Health support food security and resilience and growing food in a way that is sustainable, and good for the environment and community members. Being part of a community garden isn't just about healthy food, it also provides an opportunity to be a part of the local community, an opportunity for physical activity, save money, promote better mental health and spiritual wellbeing, help improve and protect the environment, and even help out with management of excess water. Community food gardens are increasingly recognised as having a positive part to play in healthy towns and cities, including with unexpected food chain interruptions as well as impacts of climate change and extreme weather patterns. Being a gardening expert is not required, but a group with time, enthusiasm, and commitment are. The experienced Gardens4Health team are there to provide practical advice and support for all seasons of food gardening in Auckland conditions. Go here for more information https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/gardens-4-health/ and check out our Social Media for the latest updates.
"Growing healthy communities" is the aim of this popular programme which provides advice and support to set up new and maintain existing community food gardens and related ventures. Gardens4Health provides free, practical advice and support to community groups, organisations, workplaces and schools for the setting up of new community gardens and ongoing maintenance of existing gardens. The Gardens4Health team is currently involved in over 80 community gardens or initiatives across Auckland and provides access to a wide network of other gardens and useful resources. Gardens4Health support food security and resilience and growing food in a way that is sustainable, and good for the environment and community members. Being part of a community garden isn't just about healthy food, it also provides an opportunity to be a part of the local community, an opportunity for physical activity, save money, promote better mental health and spiritual wellbeing, help improve and protect the environment, and even help out with management of excess water. Community food gardens are increasingly recognised as having a positive part to play in healthy towns and cities, including with unexpected food chain interruptions as well as impacts of climate change and extreme weather patterns. Being a gardening expert is not required, but a group with time, enthusiasm, and commitment are. The experienced Gardens4Health team are there to provide practical advice and support for all seasons of food gardening in Auckland conditions. Go here for more information https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/gardens-4-health/ and check out our Social Media for the latest updates.
"Growing healthy communities" is the aim of this popular programme which provides advice and support to set up new and maintain existing community food gardens and related ventures.
Gardens4Health provides free, practical advice and support to community groups, organisations, workplaces and schools for the setting up of new community gardens and ongoing maintenance of existing gardens.
The Gardens4Health team is currently involved in over 80 community gardens or initiatives across Auckland and provides access to a wide network of other gardens and useful resources.
Gardens4Health support food security and resilience and growing food in a way that is sustainable, and good for the environment and community members. Being part of a community garden isn't just about healthy food, it also provides an opportunity to be a part of the local community, an opportunity for physical activity, save money, promote better mental health and spiritual wellbeing, help improve and protect the environment, and even help out with management of excess water. Community food gardens are increasingly recognised as having a positive part to play in healthy towns and cities, including with unexpected food chain interruptions as well as impacts of climate change and extreme weather patterns.
Being a gardening expert is not required, but a group with time, enthusiasm, and commitment are. The experienced Gardens4Health team are there to provide practical advice and support for all seasons of food gardening in Auckland conditions. Go here for more information https://www.diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz/gardens-4-health/ and check out our Social Media for the latest updates.
The Te Whatu Ora funded Cook'n Kiwi programme is here to provide training, support and advice to groups in the community about how to eat more healthily on a budget. This flexible programme helps those who are at risk of lifestyle related health problems. There are lots of useful tips on healthy food preparation choices and how to cut costs in the most surprising ways, along with lots of useful resources. We work with a wide range of groups, with particular focus on children, families and those in the community who might need more support. The Cook'n Kiwi programme is run as a one day session or can be split over several days for your organisation or group. Resources are provided, along with all supplies for an interactive cooking demonstration. A Train the Trainer version is also available for those who would like to facilitate their groups learning themselves, and comes with a complete resource kit including fat and sugar display and follow up support so you can deliver the session yourself. The service is offered across Auckland, and is delivered in your own venue (needs to be a reasonable space for the number of people involved, somewhere to safely set up our electric frying pans, washing facilities and clean surfaces to prepare the food are required), and is at no cost to your organisation.
The Te Whatu Ora funded Cook'n Kiwi programme is here to provide training, support and advice to groups in the community about how to eat more healthily on a budget. This flexible programme helps those who are at risk of lifestyle related health problems. There are lots of useful tips on healthy food preparation choices and how to cut costs in the most surprising ways, along with lots of useful resources. We work with a wide range of groups, with particular focus on children, families and those in the community who might need more support. The Cook'n Kiwi programme is run as a one day session or can be split over several days for your organisation or group. Resources are provided, along with all supplies for an interactive cooking demonstration. A Train the Trainer version is also available for those who would like to facilitate their groups learning themselves, and comes with a complete resource kit including fat and sugar display and follow up support so you can deliver the session yourself. The service is offered across Auckland, and is delivered in your own venue (needs to be a reasonable space for the number of people involved, somewhere to safely set up our electric frying pans, washing facilities and clean surfaces to prepare the food are required), and is at no cost to your organisation.
The Te Whatu Ora funded Cook'n Kiwi programme is here to provide training, support and advice to groups in the community about how to eat more healthily on a budget. This flexible programme helps those who are at risk of lifestyle related health problems. There are lots of useful tips on healthy food preparation choices and how to cut costs in the most surprising ways, along with lots of useful resources. We work with a wide range of groups, with particular focus on children, families and those in the community who might need more support.
The Cook'n Kiwi programme is run as a one day session or can be split over several days for your organisation or group. Resources are provided, along with all supplies for an interactive cooking demonstration.
A Train the Trainer version is also available for those who would like to facilitate their groups learning themselves, and comes with a complete resource kit including fat and sugar display and follow up support so you can deliver the session yourself.
The service is offered across Auckland, and is delivered in your own venue (needs to be a reasonable space for the number of people involved, somewhere to safely set up our electric frying pans, washing facilities and clean surfaces to prepare the food are required), and is at no cost to your organisation.
Just Cook Tika Tunu and Just Cook Healthy Aging have been redeveloped and are being trialled and evaluated as part of the Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa suite of health education/health promotion diabetes prevention programmes. Originally designed and delivered by NZ Nutrition Foundation, these programmes are now being run in community groups alongside Cook'n Kiwi to better meet the needs of a wider range of participants. For more information contact us on 09 273 9650.
Just Cook Tika Tunu and Just Cook Healthy Aging have been redeveloped and are being trialled and evaluated as part of the Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa suite of health education/health promotion diabetes prevention programmes. Originally designed and delivered by NZ Nutrition Foundation, these programmes are now being run in community groups alongside Cook'n Kiwi to better meet the needs of a wider range of participants. For more information contact us on 09 273 9650.
Service types: Information, education & support, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Healthy eating, Exercise and activity.
Just Cook Tika Tunu and Just Cook Healthy Aging have been redeveloped and are being trialled and evaluated as part of the Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa suite of health education/health promotion diabetes prevention programmes. Originally designed and delivered by NZ Nutrition Foundation, these programmes are now being run in community groups alongside Cook'n Kiwi to better meet the needs of a wider range of participants. For more information contact us on 09 273 9650.
CURRENT ACTIVITY DCSS Audit Data Analysis - two decades of data collection from Primary Care in Auckland, particularly South Auckland is currently being analysed. There is regular publication of findings in clinical journals and presentation at national and international conferences. Please see new publications from this on the blog section of our website, otherwise please contact our team for further information. Adolescent Weight Loss Study Analysis - youth with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes provided with support for weight loss to improve outcomes/potentially put diabetes into remission. This programme finished service delivery in 2025 and evaluation is underway. COMPLETED WORTH Study - community arm for recruitment and management of local participants - completed 2020
CURRENT ACTIVITY DCSS Audit Data Analysis - two decades of data collection from Primary Care in Auckland, particularly South Auckland is currently being analysed. There is regular publication of findings in clinical journals and presentation at national and international conferences. Please see new publications from this on the blog section of our website, otherwise please contact our team for further information. Adolescent Weight Loss Study Analysis - youth with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes provided with support for weight loss to improve outcomes/potentially put diabetes into remission. This programme finished service delivery in 2025 and evaluation is underway. COMPLETED WORTH Study - community arm for recruitment and management of local participants - completed 2020
CURRENT ACTIVITY
DCSS Audit Data Analysis - two decades of data collection from Primary Care in Auckland, particularly South Auckland is currently being analysed. There is regular publication of findings in clinical journals and presentation at national and international conferences. Please see new publications from this on the blog section of our website, otherwise please contact our team for further information.
Adolescent Weight Loss Study Analysis - youth with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes provided with support for weight loss to improve outcomes/potentially put diabetes into remission. This programme finished service delivery in 2025 and evaluation is underway.
COMPLETED
WORTH Study - community arm for recruitment and management of local participants - completed 2020
We have a range of resources designed for our community, many with translation into a variety of languages. Please see our website for printable versions. If you have need of particular hard copy resources, we may have limited quantities of some items in stock so contact the office. We are currently working on new resources to meet identified needs.
We have a range of resources designed for our community, many with translation into a variety of languages. Please see our website for printable versions. If you have need of particular hard copy resources, we may have limited quantities of some items in stock so contact the office. We are currently working on new resources to meet identified needs.
We have a range of resources designed for our community, many with translation into a variety of languages. Please see our website for printable versions. If you have need of particular hard copy resources, we may have limited quantities of some items in stock so contact the office.
We are currently working on new resources to meet identified needs.
Diabetes Foundation advocate for improved prevention, treatment and support for people at risk of or with diabetes. Please see our Facebook Page for specific advocacy activities, or the Blog section on our website.
Diabetes Foundation advocate for improved prevention, treatment and support for people at risk of or with diabetes. Please see our Facebook Page for specific advocacy activities, or the Blog section on our website.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Document Downloads
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General Information Leaflet
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General information on Diabetes foundation Aotearoa activities as at July 2023
Parking
Parking is available on the Alexander Crescent roadside, with limited additional space in the carpark to the side of 1/100 Alexander Crescent.
Region
Central Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland
Contact Details
100 Alexander Crescent, Ōtara, Auckland
South Auckland
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 273 9650
Email
Website
2/100 Alexander Crescent
Ōtara
Auckland
Auckland 2023
Street Address
2/100 Alexander Crescent
Ōtara
Auckland
Auckland 2023
Postal Address
PO Box 61144
Ōtara
2159
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This page was last updated at 10:01AM on April 16, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa.