Panel Discussion: Eating Well + Feeling Good

In this first-ever Hawke's Bay event, to celebrate the release of his debut cookbook, Good Vibes, food writer, doctor and mental health advocate Alby Hailes brings together a panel of health and wellness champions from Hawke's Bay for a lively and thought-provoking evening of all things food and mental health.

From discussion on what it means to have a positive relationship with food, to exploring the mood-food relationship and the importance of kai in connecting us to whenua, self and whānau, they'll take you on a deep-dive into what it means to eat well while feeling good about yourself in the process.

Following the panel discussion, there will be an audience Q+A, and Alby will then talk about his book. Wardini Books will also be present, selling signed copies of Good Vibes to take home and cook with.

Panel Host:
Emma Sage - writer, gardener, mother, and creator of Sage Journal magazine

Panel Members:
Alby Hailes - food writer, mental health advocate, doctor
Ali Coleman - doctor, mother, mental health champion
Samantha Northcott - registered nutritionist, HAES advocate

Koha Entry
Doors Open 5.30pm
Panel discussion starts at 6pm, followed by Good Vibes author talk/Q+A, book sales & author signing with Wardini Books
Food + drink available to purchase