Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Tomorrow
A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist
Hear Dr Josh Emmitt discuss the daily journey of discovery, from excavating new information to challenging misconceptions in archaeology.
Health Innovators Summit: Designing a World-Class Health System: A Global Blueprint for New Zealand
Explore ideas to create a high-performing health system for New Zealand, featuring insights from world health policy expert Dr Ezekiel Emanuel.
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 throughout the British Empire.
Building Back Better: 15 Years of Earthquake Engineering Lessons from Christchurch
Professor Stefano Pampanin discusses engineering lessons learned 15 years after the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, covering global code changes and future needs.
Book Launch: Oceanic Architectural Routes: The Work of Mike Austin
Celebrate the book launch for Oceanic Architectural Routes: The Work of Mike Austin, featuring contributions from Austin's former students and colleagues.
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
A captivating journey through time uncovering the secrets behind the iconic Clock Tower.
Public Seminar | Professor Derick de Jongh
Professor Derick de Jongh will examine the distinctive contours of African versus Western leadership theories, using the case of Chief Albert Luthuli.
The Fall of Saigon - 50 years on
Former diplomat Frank Wilson speaks about his experiences witnessing the Fall of Saigon in 1975 and its implications for New Zealand.
Friday 8 May
Saturday 9 May
Screening: Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language
A special screening celebrates New Zealand Sign Language week by showcasing 'Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language'.
Kaitohu Director’s exhibition tour
Ruth Buchanan guides attendees through 'The Blue Dome' exhibition, offering insight into Selina Ersahdi's newly commissioned films and installation.
Sunday 10 May
Monday 11 May
Everything but the medicine - A doctor's tale
Lucy O’Hagan brings her acclaimed memoir, Everything But the Medicine: A Doctor’s Tale, to life in a reading and performance.
Ockham Lecture: Connections between Connections with Kerry Ann Lee
Designer and artist Kerry Ann Lee explores creative whakapapa through ornament, printmaking, and ephemera, focusing on placemaking.
Tuesday 12 May
Reliability Options in Renewables-Dominated Electricity Markets
Shaun McRae and Frank Wolak discuss capacity mechanisms as tools to ensure electricity demand can be met in renewables-dominated markets.
New Zealand's Space Future: From Rocket Lab to National Strategy
Explore New Zealand's rapidly growing space sector, the science enabled by domestic launch capability, and the policy frameworks governing space use.
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Nicola Daly
Picturebooks are powerful cultural reflections of what we wish to pass on to future generations.
Wednesday 13 May
Io as ‘the Soul of Things’: Māori Io Traditions beyond the Supreme God Debate
Dr Deane Galbraith presents insights into Māori Io traditions, focusing on the concept beyond the Supreme God debate.
NZIIA AGM and Annual Lecture 2026
NZIIA members can attend the Annual General Meeting, featuring an address by Dr James Kember, followed by an annual lecture with Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment.
2026 Alice Griffin Shakespeare Lecture
This lecture examines Shakespeare's role as a reviser through the lens of *The Merry Wives of Windsor*.
Thursday 14 May
LNG and New Zealand's Energy Balancing Act: Lessons from Asia-Pacific
This seminar explores how Asia-Pacific's LNG trends can help New Zealand maintain a stable and strong energy supply.
Speech-language therapists can talk you into anything
Professor Clare McCann gives her inaugural lecture on the persuasive power of speech-language therapists.
Southeast Asia at the Geostrategic Crossroads: The Iran War, Trump's Tariffs, the South China Sea and Beyond
Examining Southeast Asia's critical juncture amidst global fragmentation, the lecture discusses the impact of the Iran War and Trump's tariffs.
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jonathan Barrett
Professor Jonathan Barrett will discuss respecting equal human dignity through the lens of taxation and commercial law in the human rights state.
Friday 15 May
Visual priming and speech perception among Samoan speakers
Helen Howell will present on visual priming and speech perception among Samoan speakers.
Secrets of the Southern Ocean: Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme
Marine scientists will share recent discoveries from voyages to the Southern Ocean, covering new species and ecosystem dynamics.
Sunday 17 May
Monday 18 May
Deloitte Presents: Human × machine lab: Getting human and machine relationships right in HR and workforce decisions
This seminar addresses how to correctly manage relationships between humans and machines within HR and workforce decision-making processes.
Deloitte Presents: Perspectives in data: Building Aotearoa's future with Databricks and Tech Women
Deloitte Presents: Perspectives in data: Building Aotearoa's future with Databricks and Tech Women, hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Deloitte presents: Regional tech panel: Future of tech in Marlborough
Deloitte presents a panel discussing the future of technology specifically within the Marlborough region.
Tuesday 19 May
Deloitte Presents: The art of the possible: Leveraging AI for energy resilient value chains
This seminar explores how leveraging Artificial Intelligence can build energy resilient value chains.
Deloitte Presents: Agentic blueprinting: Driving value from AI
Deloitte Techweek26 will discuss agentic blueprinting to drive value from AI.
Deloitte Presents: Your next customer may not be human!
Deloitte Techweek26 explores the possibility of non-human customers, suggesting a focus on technological or AI-related consumer interaction.
Deloitte presents: Vibe coding or tech debt? Building fast without paying later
Deloitte Techweek26 explores the balance between building quickly and managing long-term technical debt.
Deloitte presents: The Future of Open Insurance in Aotearoa New Zealand
Deloitte Techweek26 presents insights into the future of Open Insurance within Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our Mysterious Brain: The Making and Breaking of Memories - AUCKLAND
Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham will discuss the neuroscientific processes underlying how our brains form and lose memories.
Wednesday 20 May
Deloitte presents: We can’t hire our way out of this
Deloitte Techweek26 examines demographics, productivity, and the impact of AI choices facing New Zealand.
Equity in Health: Progress and Challenges for Māori Wellbeing
A wānanga-style public discussion examining persistent health inequities for Māori communities and the requirements for genuine system change.
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.
An address by Anna Fifield
Anna Fifield, former Asia-Pacific Editor of the Washington Post, will deliver an address to the audience.
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 everyday life.
Tuesday 26 May
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Judy Bowen
Professor Judy Bowen addresses the critical questions of ensuring technology is reliable, usable, and safe within our daily lives.
Close Encounters with the Shark Side
Meet marine denizens and learn about sharks with Clinton Duffy, Curator of Marine Biology, before the Sharks exhibition leaves for overseas.
Wednesday 27 May
Thursday 4 June
Address by Mike Seawright
Since leaving the corporate world behind over two decades ago, Mike has been delivering humanitarian assistance to families living in the world’s conflict zones.
Deep dive: Lecture by Mahdis Azarmandi
Mahdis Azarmandi presents a lecture on Inheriting Revolution, exploring the complex context of war and peace in Iran.
Monday 8 June
Wednesday 17 June
Thursday 18 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
Wednesday 1 July
Thursday 2 July
This Thinking Life: Generative AI, contaminated information and rhubarb
This webinar addresses the themes of generative AI, contaminated information, and the unexpected role of rhubarb in contemporary discourse.
Evacuation Tapes, a reading by Ruth Buchanan
Ruth Buchanan will present a live interpretation of her artwork and published collection Evacuation Tapes, exploring the construction of the self.
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Friday 17 July