Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Te Reo o te Ao Tawhito: The Language of the Old
Explore the journey, history, and mātauranga surrounding the prestigious pauku cloak at Auckland Museum.
NZIIA Akl Branch AGM 2026 + presentation on NZ’s Trade Policy During an Era of Geoeconomics and Global Conflict
Attend the NZIIA Auckland Branch AGM and hear Catherine Grant Makokera present on New Zealand’s Trade Policy Amid Global Conflict.
Wednesday 29 April
Thursday 30 April
Great graduates speaker series: We counsel, we don't cancel
This lecture explores what happens when disability is viewed as a powerful cultural lens rather than merely a problem to solve.
The Enabling Technology of Photonics
Professor John Dudley will present an overview of the enabling technology of photonics and the interplay between basic science and innovation.
Aviation Conversations
A panel discussion exploring aerial mapping technology held at the MOTAT Aviation Hall.
Friday 1 May
Saturday 2 May
Sunday 3 May
He Kaupapa Waka Closing Kōrero
Mark the closing of the He Kaupapa Waka exhibition with an afternoon of talks and a closing ceremony.
Distinguished Lecture: The Brain in Pain — New Frontiers in Chronic Pain Research
Professor Rae Frances Irvine presents on new frontiers in chronic pain research.
Curator's tour at Aotearoa Art Fair
Matthew Hanson will guide attendees through the artists and artworks at the Aotearoa Art Fair championed by Artspace Aotearoa.
Tuesday 5 May
New Zealand's Space Future: From Rocket Lab to National Strategy
Explore the future of space in New Zealand, covering topics from Rocket Lab to developing a national strategy.
A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist
Dr Josh Emmitt details the daily life of a museum archaeologist, from digging into the past to challenging misconceptions.
Wednesday 6 May
Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire
Explore Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire as part of the Between the Lines seminar series.
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
Explore the history and secrets behind the iconic Clock Tower in this captivating curator talk.
The Fall of Saigon - 50 years on
Mr Frank Wilson discusses 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 celebrating New Zealand Sign Language week, featuring 'Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language'.
In Conversation: The State of New Zealand Fiction
Paula Morris and Pip Adam discuss the current state of New Zealand fiction.
Kaitohu Director’s exhibition tour
Join Ruth Buchanan for a tour of 'The Blue Dome' exhibition, exploring Selina Ersahdi’s commissioned films and installation.
Sunday 10 May
Monday 11 May
Tuesday 12 May
Wednesday 13 May
NZIIA AGM and Annual Lecture 2026
The NZIIA hosts its AGM and Annual Lecture, featuring an address by Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment.
Equity in Health: Progress and Challenges for Māori Wellbeing
Professor Papaarangi Reid presents on the progress and ongoing challenges related to Māori wellbeing and health equity.
2026 Alice Griffin Shakespeare Lecture
A lecture exploring 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
Examines governance and operating experience across regulatory environments, focusing on New Zealand's energy trilemma.
Speech-language therapists can talk you into anything
Professor Clare McCann gives her Inaugural Lecture on the power of speech-language therapy.
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jonathan Barrett
Professor Jonathan Barrett discusses respecting equal human dignity, focusing on taxation and commercial law in the human rights state.
Tuesday 19 May
Thursday 21 May
Celebrate 50 years Bachelor of Social Work | 1976–1985
An event series reflecting on the past to inform the present and envision the future of the Bachelor of Social Work qualification.
It’s the little things that count: lessons in metabolism, academia and life
Professor Jennifer Miles-Chan delivers her Inaugural Lecture exploring connections between metabolism, academia, and everyday life.
Tuesday 26 May
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Judy Bowen
Professor Judy Bowen will discuss the reliability, usability, and safety of technology embedded in our daily lives.
Close Encounters with the Shark Side
Join Clinton Duffy, Curator of Marine Biology, for a guided talk before the Sharks exhibition goes overseas, featuring unique shark specimens.
Vamlet: Dark Prince of Denmark
Experience the show Hamlet, featuring content themes like blood, violence, and depictions of mental distress.
Wednesday 27 May
Thursday 4 June
Monday 8 June
Wednesday 17 June
Thursday 18 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
This Thinking Life: Voting and elections in ancient Rome
Explore the intricacies of voting and elections as they occurred in ancient Rome during this 'This Thinking Life' webinar.
Film screening of fugue notes
Experience the first screening of 'fugue notes' (2025) by Selina Ershadi, remastered for the London BFI Film Festival.
Wednesday 1 July
Thursday 2 July
This Thinking Life: Generative AI, contaminated information and rhubarb
Explore generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb in this webinar from the 'This Thinking Life' series.
Evacuation Tapes, a reading by Ruth Buchanan
Artspace hosts Ruth Buchanan for a live reading of her artwork and published collection, Evacuation Tapes.
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Friday 17 July