The New Zealand Guild of Food Writers
is the professional body for food journalists and others involved in writing about, presenting, promoting, illustrating, and teaching about the specialist area of food and beverages.All our members interface with the public in some way – through magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, publishing, teaching, consultancy, PR, catering, or photography. Membership is also open to companies, and to students.

Benefits of membership:

• Networking opportunities
• Meetings, food forums, workshops, conference
• Journal - Pen & Palate
• Biennial food writers awards - The Culinary Quills

Find out more about membership here.

Food: Art & Fashion - Food Writers Conference 2007
September 28-29, in Wellington
Food: Art & Fashion was the theme that bound speakers, sponsors and fun together in a real Food Week in Wellington at the end of September. A dynamic 'magazine-style' conference format provoked thought and ideas to inspire writing and food reporting.
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Job Vacancy – Nutritionist (Auckland)
The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation
The Foundation is launching two new websites in 2008-09 and needs a tertiary-qualified nutritionist or dietitian to manage this project, including the development of website content and accompanying marketing plans. The role also includes responsibility for developing nutrition and health information required for a range of Foundation activities, and the nutritionist will help the CEO implement the communications plan, the annual programme of events and membership services.

More information here

2009 Le Cordon Bleu Scholarship

Information on this award is available here, on the Adelaide Campus of Le Cordon Bleu website.

Latest issue of Pen & Palate now available for download. (Members only - password required)