BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//lectures.nz//lectures.nz//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:lectures.nz — New Zealand Public Lectures X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9cedb9902ac57544@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260605T223000Z DTEND:20260605T233000Z SUMMARY:Author talk: Danielle Davidson DESCRIPTION:Attend the launch of Danielle Davidson's new picture book\, The Pilot with the Wiggly Bag. LOCATION:Franklin: The Centre URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/author-talk-danielle-davidson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43cba4f7094f66e8@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260607T010000Z DTEND:20260607T020000Z SUMMARY:How to look after your spine DESCRIPTION:Dr Diane Sherwin\, Chiropractor\, provides an informative sessi on on spinal health\, posture\, movement\, and practical back care. LOCATION:Whangaparā\;oa Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/how-to-look-after-your-spine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155d23d2b04f792d@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260608T213000Z DTEND:20260608T223000Z SUMMARY:Macular degeneration talk for Mandarin speakers DESCRIPTION:Learn about the risk factors affecting retinal health and visio n function\, as macular degeneration is a primary cause of vision loss in New Zealanders. LOCATION:Ō\;rewa Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/macular-degeneration-talk-for-mandarin-speakers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98de0b2eaabafa65@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260608T223000Z DTEND:20260608T233000Z SUMMARY:Author talk: Mike Hartigan DESCRIPTION:Local digital artist\, graphic novelist\, and author Mike Harti gan discusses his debut graphic novel\, Super Unicorn Princess\, and the p rocess of writing and designing graphic novels. LOCATION:Waiuku Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/author-talk-mike-hartigan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43a3491974a0c757@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260609T050000Z DTEND:20260609T060000Z SUMMARY:When the Ocean Speaks DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion exploring how a nature-first approach could reshape responsibility to and relationship with the moana. LOCATION:New Zealand Maritime Museum URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/when-the-ocean-speaks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fb07698291cc39df@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260610T220000Z DTEND:20260610T230000Z SUMMARY:Author Talk: Belinda Woolrych DESCRIPTION:Downsizing expert and author Belinda Woolrych shares independen t advice to help attendees feel confident and in control during their down sizing journey. LOCATION:Leys Institute Little Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/author-talk-belinda-woolrych/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56a71cb75f8c1943@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260613T010000Z DTEND:20260613T020000Z SUMMARY:Lindauer Centenary: Talks with descendants and relations DESCRIPTION:To mark the centenary of Gottfried Lindauer’s passing on Saturd ay 13 June\, the Gallery will be hosting two very special talks with relat ives of Lindauer himself and sitter Paora Tūhaere. LOCATION:Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tā\;maki URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/lindauer-centenary-talks-with-descendants-and-relations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88e578dd51c94a33@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260615T223000Z DTEND:20260615T233000Z SUMMARY:Pest free talk DESCRIPTION:Learn about invasive predators in Auckland\, urban biodiversity \, and how to get involved in the local predator-free movement. LOCATION:Papatoetoe Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/pest-free-talk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1d23f86d18a450a1@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260616T063000Z DTEND:20260616T073000Z SUMMARY:Ngā Kākano: Fatu Feu’u DESCRIPTION:Hear from cultural icon Fatu Feu’u in conversation with Dr. Alb ert Refiti about art as culture and the emergence of Pacific Arts. LOCATION:Auckland War Memorial Museum URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nga-kakano-fatu-feu-u/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:da597c620b7a0766@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260618T020000Z DTEND:20260618T030000Z SUMMARY:Piringatahi: Voices of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland DESCRIPTION:Explore Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections through Piringa tahi\, drawing on oral history and sound archives to reflect on lived expe riences in Auckland. LOCATION:Whare Wā\;nanga\, Central City Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/piringatahi-voices-of-tamaki-makaurau-auckland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32d842e8726d397c@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260620T020000Z DTEND:20260620T030000Z SUMMARY:Crime author talk: Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean DESCRIPTION:Local authors Gerard Bourdillon and Angus McLean will discuss t heir crime literature\, the writing process\, and more. LOCATION:Beachlands Memorial Hall URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/crime-author-talk-gerard-bourdillon-and-angus-mclean/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:362462dccf22a32b@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260620T220000Z DTEND:20260620T230000Z SUMMARY:Backyard Gains: Conservation in Action DESCRIPTION:The Forest Bridge Trust discusses regional conservation efforts \, including kiwi monitoring and backyard wetland creation\, showing how s mall actions benefit local biodiversity. LOCATION:Matakana Hall URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/backyard-gains-conservation-in-action/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52a950629e91fd06@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260624T060000Z DTEND:20260624T070000Z SUMMARY:Author talk: Anna Woods DESCRIPTION:Award-winning local writer Anna Woods discusses her debut novel \, LIT\, with Rachel Paris\, former lawyer and author of See How They Fall . LOCATION:Takapuna Library URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/author-talk-anna-woods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2a3947da99ceece2@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260702T060000Z DTEND:20260702T070000Z SUMMARY:A reading of the Evacuation Tapes collection DESCRIPTION:Artist Ruth Buchanan will present a live interpretation of her artwork and published collection\, Evacuation Tapes\, exploring the constr uction of the self. LOCATION:Artspace Aotearoa URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/a-reading-of-the-evacuation-tapes-collection/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4713216e11219db@lectures.nz DTSTAMP:20260605T124630Z DTSTART:20260731T080000Z DTEND:20260731T090000Z SUMMARY:Defending the Caveman DESCRIPTION:The global comedy phenomenon Defending the Caveman stars Jono K enyon\, exploring the age-old battle of the sexes with wit and insight. LOCATION:Herald Theatre\, Aotea Centre URL:https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/07/defending-the-caveman/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR