Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Today
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.
Information Session: Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Explore the Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business and its pathway to an Executive MBA.
Tomorrow
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.
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.
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.
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.
Distinguished Lecture: The Brain in Pain — New Frontiers in Chronic Pain Research
Explore breakthrough research into the neuroscience of chronic pain and emerging treatments during the annual Otago Distinguished Lecture in Medicine.
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.
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Nicola Daly
Picturebooks are powerful cultural reflections of what we wish to pass on to future generations.
Ngā Kākano: Kạp‘ạki - To Embrace
Join us for Kạp‘ạki - To Embrace: In conversation with Rotuman artists Sofia Tekela-Smith and Maluseu Monise to celebrate Rotuman Language Week.
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.
Trump 2.0 and the Indo-Pacific
Given the speed, volatility, and unpredictable nature of America during Donald Trump's second term as president, it can be difficult to distinguish between...
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.
Merata Mita—Decolonising the screen
This seminar explores the topic of decolonising the screen, presented as part of the Recent Books in New Zealand Studies Seminar Series.
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.
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.
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
Saturday 16 May
Nz Music Month
Get ready to turn up the volume! Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau is coming this NZ Music Month 2026!
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.
Monday 18 May
Deloitte presents: Tech for good hackathon: Deloitte, AWS and Hynds Foundation
Register on Humanitix - Deloitte presents: Tech for good hackathon: Deloitte, AWS and Hynds Foundation (Wellington) hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Canterbury Water: Ecology, Irrigation, and the Future of Our Freshwater
Researchers and community voices will discuss the competing demands on Canterbury's freshwater resources and outline a sustainable future for the region.
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 Supply Chain Resilience
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: Tech for good hackathon: Deloitte, AWS and Hynds Foundation
Register on Humanitix - Deloitte presents: Tech for good hackathon: Deloitte, AWS and Hynds Foundation (Hamilton) hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
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.
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
Familiarity Amidst Flux: The Navigation of Well-Being in Spiti Valley, India
Hirdey Rampal - PhD candidate in Cultural Anthropology at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of WellingtonHow do people sustain well-being when the...
Mr Ward's Map—Victorian Wellington street by street
Seminar Series—Between the Lines—Recent Books in New Zealand StudiesElizabeth Cox The Stout Centre’s seminar series highlighting recent books continues with Elizabeth Cox’s Mr...
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.
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.
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
Regulatory Law through the Lens of Law-in-Context' by Dr Simon Robb
Dr Simon Robb explores law-in-context insights by drawing on his regulatory career and academic foundations in sociology and law to deepen understanding of governance and regulatory practice.
Shaping Aotearoa New Zealand—The revolutionaries who reworked a national and its nulture
Seminar Series—Between the Lines—Recent Books in New Zealand StudiesColin James The Stout Centre’s seminar series highlighting recent books concludes with Colin James’ Shaping...
Thursday 4 June
An address by Mike Seawright
Mike Seawright discusses his two decades of delivering humanitarian assistance to families in conflict zones, founding ReliefAid.
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