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We host a range of events online and in-person about issues of importance to Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.

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Upcoming
Public Webinar

Webinar

16 March 2026 at 12:00

Beyond the war on drugs: Reducing harm to New Zealanders

An expert discussion on harm reduction

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Completed
Public Webinar

In-Person

26 February 2026 at 12:15

AUT Conference Centre (WA224)

Human Rights in the 2020s

A conversation with Ken Roth and Helen Clark

A great rupture? The international system under pressure and implications for New Zealand
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

25 February 2026 at 12:00

A great rupture? The international system under pressure and implications for New Zealand

Our patron, Helen Clark, in discussion with Toby Manhire as she shares her perspective on the rapidly changing global dynamics

Looking back and looking forward: New Zealand in 2025
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

11 December 2025 at 12:00

Looking back and looking forward: New Zealand in 2025

Our Honorary Fellows reflect on New Zealand's pressing challenges

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Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

2 December 2025 at 11:00

Addressing Sexual Violence report launch

The launch event for the Foundation's latest report

Junk Food vs Public Health
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

17 November 2025 at 12:00

Junk Food vs Public Health

Solutions for a Healthier New Zealand

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Completed
Public Webinar

In-Person

14 November 2025 at 13:00

WG403, AUT City Campus

Helen Clark Foundation hosts Hon Malcolm Turnbull in Auckland

A conversation with Rt Hon Helen Clark about our joint interests

Protecting Young New Zealanders from Online Harm
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

14 November 2025 at 12:00

Protecting Young New Zealanders from Online Harm

Our panel of advocates shared their experiences and potential solutions for keeping young people safe

Age-proofing Aotearoa’s Infrastructure
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

13 November 2025 at 11:00

Age-proofing Aotearoa’s Infrastructure

Rethinking our infrastructure for an ageing population

Safeguarding the Future
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

9 October 2025 at 12:00

Safeguarding the Future

Delivering on the recent UN Declaration on Future Generations

Webinar: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

30 September 2025 at 12:00

Webinar: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?

The future of trade in a challenging world

Challenging Times?
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

8 September 2025 at 12:00

Challenging Times?

New Zealand in the 2020s

New Zealand’s Key Policy Challenges
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

31 July 2025 at 12:00

New Zealand’s Key Policy Challenges

Honorary Senior Fellows in conversation with Helen Clark

Australia, New Zealand, and the World
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

26 July 2025 at 12:00

Australia, New Zealand, and the World

How Australia and New Zealand can work together to navigate these turbulent times.

Rainbow Warrior, Forty Years On
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

21 July 2025 at 12:01

Rainbow Warrior, Forty Years On

The origins and future of New Zealand's nuclear free policy

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Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

5 June 2025 at 12:00

Global Affairs with Hon Phil Goff & Hon Tim Groser

A discussion moderated by Rt Hon Helen Clark

Auckland at 15
Completed
Members Only

In-Person

7 May 2025 at 19:00

Auckland University of Technology

Auckland at 15

Marking fifteen years of the Auckland 'supercity'

Level The Lobbying Playing Field campaign launch
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

8 April 2025 at 05:30

Level The Lobbying Playing Field campaign launch

Together we can create a more open, balanced, and equitable future for Aotearoa.

Webinar: Social Cohesion Project Launch
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

4 April 2025 at 23:00

Webinar: Social Cohesion Project Launch

What does social cohesion look like in 2025?

Q+A on Global Affairs with Helen Clark
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

21 February 2025 at 02:00

Q+A on Global Affairs with Helen Clark

A discussion of the key global issues in 2025

Webinar: Premiums under Pressure
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

27 November 2024 at 02:00

Webinar: Premiums under Pressure

How climate change will reshape residential property insurance, and what to do about it

Charging Ahead
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

21 November 2024 at 01:00

Charging Ahead

Tackling congestion on our roads

Helen Clark in conversation with Peter Bale
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

9 October 2024 at 01:00

Helen Clark in conversation with Peter Bale

A reflection on the recent UN General Assembly, and other international issues.

Shining a Light
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

3 October 2024 at 01:00

Shining a Light

Improving transparency in New Zealand’s political and governance systems

The 2024 US Presidential Election and its Global Implications
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

14 August 2024 at 00:00

The 2024 US Presidential Election and its Global Implications

Helen Clark in conversation with experts on the United States and world affairs.

Bridging the Infrastructure Gap
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

12 August 2024 at 23:00

Bridging the Infrastructure Gap

Insights into funding and financing tools for Aotearoa New Zealand's infrastructure

Pathway to Prosperity
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

16 April 2024 at 19:30

Pathway to Prosperity

Paul Polman in conversation with Helen Clark.

Long Covid – are we taking it seriously enough?
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

4 April 2024 at 01:00

Long Covid – are we taking it seriously enough?

An expert discussion on long Covid: what it is, who it affects, and what we could be doing better.

Our City Tomorrow: Reimagining Auckland
Completed
Public Webinar

In-Person

22 March 2024 at 06:30

Our City Tomorrow: Reimagining Auckland

Helen Clark in conversation with Janette Sadik-Kahn

Webinar: Celebrating five years of the Helen Clark Foundation
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

20 March 2024 at 01:00

Webinar: Celebrating five years of the Helen Clark Foundation

A conversation between Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Helen Clark

A Shared Future
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

22 February 2024 at 01:00

A Shared Future

A webinar to discuss our latest report on how best to engage with communities when planning climate adaptations.

Malcolm Turnbull in conversation with Helen Clark
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

12 December 2023 at 01:00

Malcolm Turnbull in conversation with Helen Clark

What mutual challenges do we face?

Report Launch: A Shared Future
Completed
Members Only

In-Person

28 November 2023 at 05:30

Report Launch: A Shared Future

A panel discussion to launch our latest report.

Webinar: Key Global Economic and Geopolitical Trends
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

3 November 2023 at 09:00

Webinar: Key Global Economic and Geopolitical Trends

What do they mean for New Zealand?

Webinar: Exploring inequality in New Zealand
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

21 September 2023 at 00:00

Webinar: Exploring inequality in New Zealand

A discussion on inequality, and its consequences.

Sponge Cities: Can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

24 August 2023 at 00:30

Sponge Cities: Can they help us survive more intense rainfall?

A webinar to discuss why Sponge Cities should be part of the solution to building flood resilient urban spaces in New Zealand.

After Eighteen Months of the War in Ukraine
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

17 August 2023 at 01:00

After Eighteen Months of the War in Ukraine

The Rt Hon Helen Clark in conversation with noted military strategist and commentator, Mick Ryan.

New Zealand’s relationship with China in a changing world
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

28 July 2023 at 07:00

New Zealand’s relationship with China in a changing world

A members-only webinar on New Zealand's independent foreign policy.

Webinar: Minimising Harms From Methamphetamine
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

28 April 2023 at 07:00

Webinar: Minimising Harms From Methamphetamine

What can New Zealand and Norway learn from each other?

Myanmar crisis: Is there a pathway to democracy?
Completed
Public Webinar

In-Person

31 March 2023 at 22:00

Myanmar crisis: Is there a pathway to democracy?

This symposium explored whether there is any prospect of a return to democracy in Myanmar.

Snack & Learn Webinar: Safer Cities by Design
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

16 March 2023 at 23:00

Snack & Learn Webinar: Safer Cities by Design

How design is playing a vital role in creating safe, vibrant, well-functioning cities.

Webinar: Preventing the next pandemic
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

1 November 2022 at 01:00

Webinar: Preventing the next pandemic

A Q&A with Helen Clark

Roundtable on perinatal and maternal mental health
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

20 September 2022 at 21:00

Roundtable on perinatal and maternal mental health

Roundtable|Public

Global implications of the fall of Roe v. Wade
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

31 August 2022 at 07:00

Global implications of the fall of Roe v. Wade

Rt Hon Helen Clark in conversation with experts on sexual and reproductive health and human rights.

The path ahead for Russia’s war on Ukraine
Completed
Members Only

Webinar

3 August 2022 at 07:00

The path ahead for Russia’s war on Ukraine

Rt Hon Helen Clark in conversation with Chatham House

Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

29 July 2022 at 00:00

Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village

Are we doing enough to support perinatal mental health?

A Fair Charge for Better Cities
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

15 June 2022 at 00:00

A Fair Charge for Better Cities

Tom James presents his research on congestion charging

A pre-budget conversation with Max Rashbrooke
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

29 April 2022 at 00:00

A pre-budget conversation with Max Rashbrooke

A discussion on inequality and inflation

The tale of Goldilocks and the three fears (about the minimum wage)
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

26 March 2022 at 01:00

The tale of Goldilocks and the three fears (about the minimum wage)

What is the sweet spot in the middle for New Zealand?

The Fair Path
Completed
Public Webinar

Webinar

17 March 2022 at 23:00

The Fair Path

How to ensure congestion charging is an equitable part of a low carbon transport network

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The Impact of Your Support

Your support makes everything we do possible - from producing new research and policy ideas, to hosting our honorary fellows programme, to running public events and member-only webinars that bring people together for meaningful conversations about New Zealand’s future.

32+

Major Reports Published

70+

Events Hosted

50+

Significant Media Appearances in 2025

12,000+

Individuals engaged with our Research