Dietitians NZ

OUR HISTORY
The New Zealand Dietetic Association was founded in 1943 with 47 active members, and the first AGM and Inaugural Conference were held in Wellington, May 16-18, 1943. The inaugural conference drew more than 50 delegates – this was remarkable for mid-war time. A wide-ranging programme included addresses on professional topics, visits to hospitals, and business sessions to ratify the association’s rules, objects and constitution.

In 2012, two-year Masters programmes in Dietetics at University of Otago, University of Auckland and Massey University were introduced. Now, twice as many students are trained than in the PGDipDiet days, and to an advanced level. These dietitians are work-ready on graduation, with evidence-based training programmes equipping them for diverse roles in healthcare within and outside the traditional hospital environment.