Winter Speaker Series

Enjoy hearing from experts on conservation and nature.

This year’s Winter Speaker Series features some of Aotearoa’s leading scientists and conservation specialists.
For the curious and nature lovers there’s diverse topics covering everything from agriculture to the sea, genetics and breeding, predators, our cities, and insects’ bizarre behaviour.

Places are limited. Paper koha entry is appreciated.
Reserve admission is extra.

To reserve your spot or find out more please visit https://ngamanu.org.nz/upcoming-events/
E: hello@ngamanu.org.nz or call 04 293 4131

Speakers

18 May 2024
Zoe Studd, Mountains to Sea, Wellington
Topic: Love Rimurimu Giant Kelp) and Restoring Wellington’s Underwater Forests.

1 June 2024
Prof. Claire Freeman, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Topic: Planning for Nature Connection in Cities

15 June 2024
Senior Lecturer Chrissie Painting, Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science, Te Pūnaha Matatini Centre of Research Excellence
Topic: Mating in Miniature: Studying the Bizarre Behaviour of Aotearoa Insects and Arachnids

30 June 2024 Sunday)
Prof. Ian Barber, University of Otago
Topic: the Adaptation of Tropical Polynesian Agriculture to the Limits of Possibility in Aotearoa

13 July 2024
Prof. Peter Dearden, University of Otago
Topic: Genomics and Their Use in Kākāpō Breeding and Protection.

27 July 2024
Senior Researcher John Innes, Manaaki Whenua
Topic: Predator Control and Conservation, a Career Retrospective.