Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Building Back Better: 15 Years of Earthquake Engineering Lessons from Christchurch
Professor Stefano Pampanin discusses lessons learned from the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes regarding building codes and future engineering needs.
Health Innovators Summit: Designing a World-Class Health System: A Global Blueprint for New Zealand
Explore ideas for a high-performing health system for New Zealand, featuring insights from world-leading expert Dr Ezekiel Emanuel.
A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist
Dr Josh Emmitt discusses the daily life of a museum archaeologist, covering everything from digging into the past to challenging misconceptions.
Wednesday 6 May
Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire
Examines the history of Redcoat soldiers stationed in New Zealand and across the wider British Empire.
Book Launch: Oceanic Architectural Routes: The Work of Mike Austin
A book launch celebrating Mike Austin's contribution to Oceanic and Pacific architecture research and education in Aotearoa.
Information Session: Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Explore the Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business and its pathway to an Executive MBA.
Thursday 7 May
Curator talk – Standing tall: a century of the Clock Tower
This talk reveals the history and secrets of the iconic Clock Tower.
Public Seminar | Professor Derick de Jongh
Professor Derick de Jongh's seminar will highlight the distinctive contours of African vs Western leadership theories using Chief Albert Luthuli as a case study.
The Fall of Saigon - 50 years on
Former diplomat Frank Wilson discusses his experiences and the wider regional implications of the Fall of Saigon in 1975.
Friday 8 May
Saturday 9 May
Screening: Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language
This screening celebrates New Zealand Sign Language week by showcasing the film, Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language.
Distinguished Lecture: The Brain in Pain — New Frontiers in Chronic Pain Research
Professor Rae Frances Irvine explores breakthrough research into the neuroscience of chronic pain and emerging treatments.
Kaitohu Director’s exhibition tour
Ruth Buchanan guides a tour of The Blue Dome exhibition, providing insight into Selina Ersahdi's new films and installations.
Monday 11 May
Everything but the medicine - A doctor's tale
Lucy O’Hagan performs her acclaimed memoir, Everything But the Medicine: A Doctor’s Tale.
New Zealand's Space Future: From Rocket Lab to National Strategy
This lecture explores New Zealand's rapidly growing space sector, its science capabilities enabled by domestic launch, and the governing policy frameworks.
Ockham Lecture: Connections between Connections with Kerry Ann Lee
Designer and artist Kerry Ann Lee presents a talk exploring creative whakapapa across time, people, and places through printmaking and ornament.
Tuesday 12 May
Reliability Options in Renewables-Dominated Electricity Markets
Shaun McRae and Frank Wolak discuss capacity mechanisms as tools for ensuring electricity demand is met in renewable-dominated markets.
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Nicola Daly
Professor Nicola Daly examines the surprising power of picturebooks in reflecting cultural values passed down to future generations.
Wednesday 13 May
Io as ‘the Soul of Things’: Māori Io Traditions beyond the Supreme God Debate
Explore Māori Io traditions, focusing on 'the Soul of Things' and moving beyond the concept of a Supreme God.
NZIIA AGM and Annual Lecture 2026
NZIIA members attend the national AGM followed by an annual lecture featuring the Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Todd McClay.
Thursday 14 May
LNG and New Zealand's Energy Balancing Act: Lessons from Asia-Pacific
The lecture explores how Asia-Pacific's LNG trends can assist New Zealand in maintaining a stable and strong energy sector.
Speech-language therapists can talk you into anything
Professor Clare McCann's Inaugural Lecture addresses the influence and potential of speech-language therapists.
Southeast Asia at the Geostrategic Crossroads: The Iran War, Trump's Tariffs, the South China Sea and Beyond
Examines Southeast Asia's critical juncture as world order fragments amid Trump's tariffs and the South China Sea.
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jonathan Barrett
Professor Jonathan Barrett will discuss respecting equal human dignity: taxation and commercial law in the human rights state.
Secrets of the Southern Ocean: Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme
Marine scientists will share recent deep-sea research discoveries from the Southern Ocean, covering new species, ecosystem dynamics, and fisheries management implications.
Friday 15 May
Saturday 16 May
Monday 18 May
Deloitte Presents: Human × machine lab: Getting human and machine relationships right in HR and workforce decisions
This seminar addresses the critical challenge of redefining HR responsibilities in the age of human-machine relationships.
Deloitte Presents: Perspectives in data: Building Aotearoa's future with Databricks and Tech Women
Deloitte presents a look at building Aotearoa's future using data, featuring Databricks and Tech Women.
Deloitte presents: Regional tech panel: Future of tech in Marlborough
A panel discussion on the future of technology in the Marlborough region, hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Tuesday 19 May
Deloitte Presents: The art of the possible: Leveraging AI for energy resilient value chains
This talk explores how leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) can build more resilient value chains within the energy sector.
Deloitte Presents: Agentic blueprinting: Driving value from AI
Deloitte Techweek26 hosts a presentation on agentic blueprinting to drive value from AI.
Deloitte Presents: Your next customer may not be human!
This talk explores the idea that future customers may not be human, hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Deloitte presents: Vibe coding or tech debt? Building fast without paying later
Deloitte Techweek26 presents a talk on the trade-off between rapid development and accumulating technical debt.
Deloitte presents: The Future of Open Insurance in Aotearoa New Zealand
Deloitte Techweek26 hosts an event exploring the future landscape of open insurance within Aotearoa New Zealand.
Equity in Health: Progress and Challenges for Māori Wellbeing
Professor Papaarangi Reid leads a wānanga-style discussion on the ongoing health inequities faced by Māori communities and the system changes required for wellbeing.
Our Mysterious Brain: The Making and Breaking of Memories - AUCKLAND
Neuroscientist Emeritus Prof. Cliff Abraham discusses the nerve cell processes behind forming and forgetting memories.
Wednesday 20 May
Thursday 21 May
The European Union, Asia and New Zealand
Lawrence will explore how Europe and New Zealand are strengthening ties in an increasingly interconnected and contested global environment.
It’s the little things that count: lessons in metabolism, academia and life
Professor Jennifer Miles-Chan delivers her Inaugural Lecture exploring lessons found at the intersection of metabolism, academia, and life.
Tuesday 26 May
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Judy Bowen
Professor Judy Bowen addresses the reliability, usability, and safety of technology embedded in modern daily life.
Close Encounters with the Shark Side
Clinton Duffy, Curator of Marine Biology, guides attendees through the marine collections before the Sharks exhibition travels overseas, allowing close encounters with specimens like the Hammerhead Shark.
Wednesday 27 May
Thursday 4 June
Monday 8 June
Wednesday 17 June
Thursday 18 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
Wednesday 1 July
Thursday 2 July
Evacuation Tapes, a reading by Ruth Buchanan
Ruth Buchanan presents a live interpretation of her artwork and published collection Evacuation Tapes, exploring the construction of the self.
This Thinking Life: Generative AI, contaminated information and rhubarb
The sixth 'This Thinking Life' webinar explores the complex intersection of generative AI, the challenges of contaminated information, and rhubarb.
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Friday 17 July