Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Io as ‘the Soul of Things’: Māori Io Traditions beyond the Supreme God Debate
Dr Deane Galbraith examines Io as ‘the Soul of Things,’ exploring Māori Io traditions beyond the Supreme God debate.
Trump 2.0 and the Indo-Pacific
This lecture examines the speed, volatility, and unpredictable nature of America under Donald Trump's potential second term in the Indo-Pacific.
NZIIA AGM and Annual Lecture 2026
The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs will hold its Annual General Meeting followed by an annual lecture featuring the Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Todd McClay.
Merata Mita—Decolonising the screen
The Stout Centre’s seminar series continues with a discussion on decolonising the screen.
2026 Alice Griffin Shakespeare Lecture
The lecture examines Shakespeare's role as a reviser, focusing specifically on 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.'
Tomorrow
LNG and New Zealand's Energy Balancing Act: Lessons from Asia-Pacific
This talk examines Asia-Pacific LNG trends to understand how New Zealand can maintain energy security and stability.
AUT Technology in Society
Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa discusses AI and Data Sovereignty with industry experts, focusing on the critical need for trust and ethics.
Speech-language therapists can talk you into anything
Professor Clare McCann delivers her Inaugural Lecture exploring the persuasive capabilities 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 amidst world order fragmentation, considering the Iran War, Trump's tariffs, and the South China Sea.
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jonathan Barrett
Professor Jonathan Barrett presents on respecting equal human dignity through the lens of taxation and commercial law in the human rights state.
Friday 15 May
Monday 18 May
Human × machine lab: Getting human and machine relationships right in HR and workforce decisions
This session explores how organizations can effectively redefine HR responsibilities by managing the growing relationships between humans and machines in workforce decisions.
Perspectives in data: Building Aotearoa's future with Databricks and Tech Women
Perspectives in data: Building Aotearoa's future with Databricks and Tech Women, hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Regional tech panel: Future of tech in Marlborough
A panel discussion hosted by Deloitte Techweek26 focusing on the future of technology within the Marlborough region.
Tuesday 19 May
The Art of the Possible: Leveraging AI for Supply Chain Resilience
This talk explores how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to build resilience within modern supply chains.
Agentic blueprinting: Driving value from AI
Deloitte presents a talk on agentic blueprinting, focusing on driving value from Artificial Intelligence.
Joint Inventory-Routing Optimization for Battery Swapping Networks
This session explores a hybrid battery swapping-charging system designed to manage the pressure of expanding EV battery-swapping networks on urban power grids.
Your next customer may not be human!
The event discusses the possibility that future customers may be non-human, hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Vibe coding or tech debt? Building fast without paying later
Discussing the balance between speed of development and long-term technical sustainability, 'Vibe coding or tech debt?' explores building fast without incurring future costs.
Our Mysterious Brain: The Making and Breaking of Memories
Neuroscientist Emeritus Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham will discuss the process of memory formation and forgetting at the nerve cell level in the brain.
The 2025 Rutherford Medal Lecture
Emeritus Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham FRSNZ will speak about mysterious brains and new treatment ideas from his research team.
Wednesday 20 May
Familiarity Amidst Flux: The Navigation of Well-Being in Spiti Valley, India
PhD candidate Hirdey Rampal discusses how people sustain well-being in the context of Spiti Valley, India.
Mr Ward's Map—Victorian Wellington street by street
Elizabeth Cox discusses Mr Ward's Map as part of the Stout Centre's seminar series highlighting recent New Zealand studies books.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Government: International Perspectives
Prof. Dr. Martin Kment discusses AI's role in government decision-making, followed by a panel discussion with Paula Riano and Pedro Ramirez.
Leslie Adkin: Local History Discussion
A deep dive discussion exploring the life and work of one of New Zealand’s finest early photographers, Leslie Adkin.
Governance in the Fourth Dimension
Professor Andrew A. Schwartz examines the concept of governance within the context of the fourth dimension.
Movement and music in Endgrained: Xin Ji and Alistair Deverick
Dancer Xin Ji and musician Alistair Deverick present a live performance within Martino Gamper’s exhibition, merging movement, sound, and real-time composition.
Thursday 21 May
The European Union, Asia and New Zealand
Lawrence explores how Europe and New Zealand are strengthening ties in an increasingly interconnected and contested global environment.
Celebrate 50 years Bachelor of Social Work | 1976–1985
This event series reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Bachelor of Social Work qualification to inform the present and envision the future.
An address by Anna Fifield
Former Asia-Pacific Editor of the Washington Post, Anna Fifield, will discuss her career as a foreign correspondent for international newspapers.
The Cold War, the Bomb, and the Professors Who Turned around CIA
The talk explores professors' involvement in the creation of the CIA following the U.S. fear of strategic surprise after Pearl Harbor.
An address by Mr Daniel Sloper
Daniel Sloper will outline Australia and New Zealand relations, shared international interests, and Australia's approach to the Indo-Pacific.
Navigating uncertainty: New Zealand's Trade Strategy in a volatile global trade environment
Sara Meymand discusses New Zealand's pro-active trade strategy to navigate the increasingly turbulent and uncertain global trade environment.
Friday 22 May
Saturday 23 May
Tuesday 26 May
Hamilton Public Lecture
The lecture explores making sure that embedded technology in daily life remains reliable, usable, and safe.
Botanical Illustration and Art: Author Talk
This talk will deep dive into the history, significant figures, and contemporary developments in botanical art and illustration.
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 encounters with specimens like the Hammerhead Shark.
Prompt Poets Society: The Mythical May-Month - AI Coding Auckland
Discussion on the latest in AI-assisted coding, featuring talks by John Gregoriadis and Nik Wakelin.
Wednesday 27 May
Regulatory Law through the Lens of Law-in-Context
Dr Simon Robb will explore law-in-context insights, drawing from his regulatory career, to deepen understanding of governance and regulatory practice.
All Things Are Possible: Charismatic Christianity and the Uncontrollability of the American Political Order
Prof Michael Wilkinson examines charismatic Christianity and the concept of uncontrollability within the American political order.
Shaping Aotearoa New Zealand—The revolutionaries who reworked a nation and its culture
Colin James discusses the revolutionaries who reworked a national and its culture as part of the Stout Centre’s seminar series.
From Colony to Independence: Reflections on Guyana at 60
The NZIIA Wellington Branch in partnership with the Caribbean Council (NZ) cordially invites you to join a special roundtable discussion to mark Guyana's 60th Anniversary of Independence.
Thursday 28 May
Understanding prison violence using data and maps
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) presents research on using COBRA database data and GIS mapping to better understand and reduce prison violence.
Studies for a keepsake & phone tree
You’re warmly invited to celebrate the opening of Gus Fisher Gallery’s winter exhibitions programme – Studies for a Keepsake: Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore and Phone Tree.
Friday 29 May
Saturday 30 May
Sunday 31 May
Thursday 4 June
An address by Mike Seawright
Mike Seawright discusses over two decades of delivering humanitarian assistance to families in the world’s conflict zones.
Deep dive: Lecture by Mahdis Azarmandi
Mahdis Azarmandi presents a lecture on 'Inheriting Revolution: On Iran,' offering insight into the complex context of war and peace in Iran.
Saturday 6 June
Wednesday 10 June
Wednesday 17 June
Thursday 18 June
Dyslexic Thinking: An Untapped Strategic Advantage for Modern Business?
This panel explores the role of dyslexic thinking in modern business, leadership, and innovation, presenting it as a potential strategic advantage.
This Thinking Life: Indigenous psychologies, psychology and Te Tiriti
This session explores Indigenous psychologies, psychology, and the relationship with Te Tiriti in the 'This Thinking Life' series.
Monday 22 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
Film screening of fugue notes
The first screening of the film 'fugue notes' (2025) by Selina Ershadi, remastered for the London BFI Film Festival.
This Thinking Life: Voting and elections in ancient Rome
Examine the mechanics and significance of voting and elections within the political structure of ancient Rome.
Wednesday 1 July
Thursday 2 July
This Thinking Life: Generative AI, contaminated information and rhubarb
This webinar explores themes of generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb in the 'This Thinking Life' series.
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 and the ways our bodies function.
Sunday 5 July
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Friday 17 July
Monday 27 July