Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Today
AMI: The 2026 Hochstetter Lecture
Join Dr Pilar Villamor for the annual Hochstetter Lecture, as she reviews 25 years of trenching active faults in volcanic environments and how a scientist's perspective on tectonics close to volcanoes changed through that time.
Thin Ice 2026 **POSTPONED**
Royal Society presents an urgent update on climate change.
Tomorrow
Future Environments Thought Leadership × Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People
Future Environments Thought Leadership session, in partnership with Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People, focused on accessible and inclusive design in
Building Back Better: 15 Years of Earthquake Engineering Lessons from Christchurch
Explore 15 years of earthquake engineering lessons from Christchurch.
Thursday 23 April
2026 WSBG Climate Festival Fortnight
2026 WSBG Climate Festival Fortnight at Victoria University
Global Tensions, Local Perspectives: Diaspora Communities in Uncertain Times
Panel discussion on diaspora communities navigating global tensions.
Webinar - God Defend New Zealand: Defence Modernisation for the Information Age
Webinar discussing NZ's $12B defence commitment and modernisation needs, featuring Major General John Howard and Sir Rod Drury.
Fast Forward 2026: Transcolonisation!
Fast Forward 2026: Transcolonisation!
Friday 24 April
Sunday 26 April
Tuesday 28 April
Te Reo o te Ao Tawhito: The Language of the Old
An evening exploring the pauku's journey, history, and cultural significance at Auckland War Memorial Museum.
New Zealand's Space Future: From Rocket Lab to National Strategy
Exploring New Zealand's space future with Rocket Lab and national strategy.
NZIIA Akl Branch AGM 2026 + presentation on NZ’s Trade Policy During an Era of Geoeconomics and Global Conflict
NZIIA's Catherine Grant Makokera presents on New Zealand's trade policy in a changing world.
Prompt Poets Society: April's Tools - AI Engineering Auckland
The cogs of AI progress keep a turning! Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest with our April 2026 Prompt Poets Society.
Thursday 30 April
Great graduates speaker series: We counsel, we don't cancel
Discussing disability as a cultural lens rather than a problem.
The Enabling Technology of Photonics
This talk will present an overview of the enabling technology of photonics and the interplay between basic science and innovation.
Aviation Conversations
Panel discussion on aerial mapping technology at MOTAT.
Friday 1 May
Is there situational irony in satire?
Dr Stephen Skalicky explores situational irony in satire.
Open late
ArtSpace hosts late-night gallery events with Aotearoa Art Fair.
Secrets of the Southern Ocean: Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme
Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme explores the Southern Ocean mysteries.
Saturday 2 May
Unlocking the Collection: Behind the Scenes Tour
Explore MOTAT's collection in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.
Te Tiriti Workshops: Listening attentively
Te Papa hosts Te Tiriti workshops focusing on attentive listening.
In Conversation: The State of New Zealand Fiction
Discussion on the state of New Zealand fiction with authors.
Sunday 3 May
Tuesday 5 May
Wednesday 6 May
Thursday 7 May
Friday 8 May
Saturday 9 May
Women & Non-binary Artist Hui: Cyanotype Workshop
Cyanotype workshop led by Lulu for women and non-binary artists.
NZ Podcasting Summit
NZ Podcasting Summit for industry professionals.
Screening: Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language
Screening of a documentary on NZ sign language.
Kaitohu Director’s exhibition tour
Kaitohu Director Ruth Buchanan tours The Blue Dome exhibition.
Monday 11 May
Wednesday 13 May
Thursday 14 May
Thursday 21 May
Wednesday 3 June
Thursday 4 June
Siva Mo Lou Soifua Manuia
Explore Siva Samoa movements for cultural and physical well-being.
Mamalu – A Lineage Embodied
Explore Samoan female tattooing as cultural knowledge.
Deep dive: Lecture by Mahdis Azarmandi
Mahdis Azarmandi lectures on Iran's war and peace issues through Peace and Conflict Studies.
Wednesday 17 June
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Wednesday 1 July
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Saturday 11 July