Catch up on our latest news, research and events.

This three-paper Series outlines the multifaceted and highly effective strategies used by commercial formula manufacturers to target parents, health-care professionals, and policy-makers.

A Cochrane review has found that immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mother is beneficial.

Practical guidance, co-designed with whānau and grounded in kaupapa Māori, to prevent Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

Seven years dedicated to strengthening prevention and building a healthier Aotearoa

As people across the globe celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, Nutrition International and Alive & Thrive are pleased to announce a comprehensive update to the Cost of Not Breastfeeding Tool, with data for virtually every country around the world, a new easy-to-use dashboard and a feature that explores what would happen if a country’s breastfeeding rates increased.

PADA provides advocacy and awareness through training and facilitating connections and tools for health care providers who are supporting families with anxiety & depression due to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.

Friday 27 - Sunday 29 March 2026

1 - 7 August 2026, #WBW2026

Monday 2 March 2026

iLactation provides the world’s best online breastfeeding conferences for health professionals seeking continuing education.

LLLNZ Biennial Conference, 3-4 October 2026 Scots College, Strathmore Park, Wellington

Saturday 15 February - Sunday 22 March Breastfeeding advocates from around the world are supporting NZLCA in providing current research, evidence-based information, ideas and case studies. 21+ hours of pre-recorded sessions are available to watch any time over 5 weeks.

Accredited educational programmes for health professionals

eCALD's vision is to enhance culturally and linguistically diverse cultural competence through the provision of courses and resources for the New Zealand health workforce, for better client/patient outcomes and experience.