The 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand was held at Tūhura Otago Museum, Dunedin (26–28 November 2025) under the theme “Advancing Nutrition: Evidence, Translation, and Action”, reflecting the imperative to translate nutrition science into equitable, culturally grounded policy and practice. Scientific sessions spanned sustainable food systems, best practice in research methods and reporting, data sovereignty, women’s health, sports nutrition, Māori and Pacific health, mental wellbeing, chronic disease prevention and management, and nutrition across the lifespan. Plenary presentations addressed systems approaches to Pacific food environments and policy; Māori considerations for indigenous data sovereignty in administrative and health datasets; the CONSORT–Nut extension to strengthen reporting of nutrition randomised controlled trials; menopause and cardiometabolic health; regional action on non–communicable diseases (including the MANA monitoring framework); the benefits and risks of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP–1) receptor agonists within a weight–inclusive, culturally responsive model of care; and critical appraisal of social media nutrition narratives affecting active women. The Muriel Bell Lecture, highlighted strengths–based Pacific nutrition initiatives informed by the Fonofale model of health. Workshops emphasised practical translation, including behaviour change, food waste reduction in aged residential care, weight–inclusive care for GLP–1 users, culinary nutrition, oral health, and dementia risk reduction. Overall, the conference showcased contemporary nutrition research and practice and underscored shared responsibility to turn evidence into action that improves population health and reduces inequities.

The Nutrition Society of Australia’s 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting was held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Queensland, Australia, from 3 to 5 December. Centred on the theme ‘Nourishing Generations: 50 Years of the Nutrition Society of Australia’, the meeting marked a milestone in the Society’s history and celebrated its enduring contribution to nutrition science. The conference featured a public symposium, pre-conference workshops, plenary lectures, thematic oral and poster sessions, and dedicated sessions for early career researchers. A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of four outstanding researchers who received Awards of Excellence for their significant contributions to the field. Together, these elements created a vibrant and forward-looking scientific meeting that honoured the past while showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation across diverse fields of nutrition, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing health equity through evidence-based practice.