B+LNZ together with Rural Women NZ, Dairy Womens Network and Rural Support Trust, recognises the importance women place as critical farming partners in the agricultural sector. This day has been designed to bring rural women together to have some “me” time and enjoy the spoils of their hard work in their farming business.

The event will give you the opportunity to take some time out in the company of others to enjoy a healthy lunch and inspirational guest speaker.

Mikki Williden, PhD Registered Nutritionist, BSc, BPhEd, MSc (Human Nutrition).

Mikki has been privately consulting as a registered nutritionist for 15 years now and completed her doctoral thesis in health and productivity in the New Zealand workforce in 2011. She now educates the wider public about human nutrition through various avenues including her podcasts ‘Mikkipedia’ and ‘Fitter Radio’ and holds a regular column in Bite Magazine. She has also been involved in a multitude of other publications and projects such as ‘The Sugar’ with Nigel Latta and ‘Why are we Fat’ documentary series with Simon Gault.

Chantelle Quinn - Twentyfour Catering

Owner/Executive Chef of Twentyfour Catering, Chantelle Quinn is a creator of rustic kiwi food that utilises the great protein we grow locally.

Chantelle previously ran a restaurant and competed in MasterChef New Zealand before embarking on the journey of her own catering company. Twentyfour catering is proud to be involved in local Charitable Trust - Kai for kids - which provides 600 meals to kids in Ashburton Schools.

During the event we will enjoy a cooking demonstration from Chantelle as well as a delicious meal created from all the best ingredients we grow on farm in the Canterbury region.

Venue: Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton

Thank You to FMG for sponsoring this event.