Federation of Wine and Food Societies Aims

The Federation of Wine and Food Societies of New Zealand was formed to encourage greater enjoyment of wine and food and to fulfill the following objects.

To provide a National Federation linking all Wine and Food Societies within New Zealand
To advise criteria and procedures for the formation of Wine and Food Societies and to encourage their formation.
To increase the communication and exchange of ideas between Wine and Food Societies.
To encourage Wine and Food Societies in different parts of New Zealand to assist in setting up visits and tours proposed by fellow Societies.
To instigate periodic National Conventions and to encourage joint functions between Wine and Food Societies.
To encourage links with the Federation of Wine and Food Societies of Australia and provide members with information about the Federation of Wine and Food Societies of Australia.
To collate and distribute information to Wine and Food Societies on the subject of wine and food that it thinks will be of interest, and at all times will endeavour to promote high standards within the wine and food industry to the advantage of all members of the Wine and Food Societies.
To provide a strong consumer voice on all subjects having a bearing on the objects of the Federation.
To award certificates (on the recommendation of Wine and Food Societies) to restaurants, chefs and others who have provided wine and food to a standard that the Federation believes should be rewarded by such an award PROVIDED THAT only one award per Society shall be made annually.