Events
We host a range of events online and in-person about issues of importance to Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
Webinar
21 April 2026 at 12:00
Climate Change: The Evolving Global and Local Context
Two leading climate change policy experts explore the evolving climate change policy context, both globally and locally
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14 April 2026 at 12:00
Yes Means Yes
A discussion on updating the definition of consent in sexual violence law
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16 March 2026 at 12:00
Beyond the war on drugs: Reducing harm to New Zealanders
An expert discussion on harm reduction
Webinar
11 March 2026 at 12:00
From Risk to Resilience: Protecting health in a changing climate
What can we learn from our neighbouring countries who are already on the climate frontline?
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
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
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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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2 December 2025 at 11:00
Addressing Sexual Violence report launch
The launch event for the Foundation's latest report
Webinar
17 November 2025 at 12:00
Junk Food vs Public Health
Solutions for a Healthier New Zealand
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
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
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13 November 2025 at 11:00
Age-proofing Aotearoa’s Infrastructure
Rethinking our infrastructure for an ageing population
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9 October 2025 at 12:00
Safeguarding the Future
Delivering on the recent UN Declaration on Future Generations
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30 September 2025 at 12:00
Webinar: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?
The future of trade in a challenging world
Webinar
8 September 2025 at 12:00
Challenging Times?
New Zealand in the 2020s
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31 July 2025 at 12:00
New Zealand’s Key Policy Challenges
Honorary Senior Fellows in conversation with Helen Clark
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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.
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21 July 2025 at 12:01
Rainbow Warrior, Forty Years On
The origins and future of New Zealand's nuclear free policy
Webinar
5 June 2025 at 12:00
Global Affairs with Hon Phil Goff & Hon Tim Groser
A discussion moderated by Rt Hon Helen Clark
In-Person
7 May 2025 at 19:00
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland at 15
Marking fifteen years of the Auckland 'supercity'
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
4 April 2025 at 23:00
Webinar: Social Cohesion Project Launch
What does social cohesion look like in 2025?
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
27 November 2024 at 02:00
Webinar: Premiums under Pressure
How climate change will reshape residential property insurance, and what to do about it
Webinar
21 November 2024 at 01:00
Charging Ahead
Tackling congestion on our roads
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.
Webinar
3 October 2024 at 01:00
Shining a Light
Improving transparency in New Zealand’s political and governance systems
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.
Webinar
12 August 2024 at 23:00
Bridging the Infrastructure Gap
Insights into funding and financing tools for Aotearoa New Zealand's infrastructure
Webinar
16 April 2024 at 19:30
Pathway to Prosperity
Paul Polman in conversation with Helen Clark.
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.
In-Person
22 March 2024 at 06:30
Our City Tomorrow: Reimagining Auckland
Helen Clark in conversation with Janette Sadik-Kahn
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
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.
Webinar
12 December 2023 at 01:00
Malcolm Turnbull in conversation with Helen Clark
What mutual challenges do we face?
In-Person
28 November 2023 at 05:30
Report Launch: A Shared Future
A panel discussion to launch our latest report.
Webinar
3 November 2023 at 09:00
Webinar: Key Global Economic and Geopolitical Trends
What do they mean for New Zealand?
Webinar
21 September 2023 at 00:00
Webinar: Exploring inequality in New Zealand
A discussion on inequality, and its consequences.
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.
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.
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
28 April 2023 at 07:00
Webinar: Minimising Harms From Methamphetamine
What can New Zealand and Norway learn from each other?
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.
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
1 November 2022 at 01:00
Webinar: Preventing the next pandemic
A Q&A with Helen Clark
Webinar
20 September 2022 at 21:00
Roundtable on perinatal and maternal mental health
Roundtable|Public
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.
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
Webinar
29 July 2022 at 00:00
Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village
Are we doing enough to support perinatal mental health?
Webinar
15 June 2022 at 00:00
A Fair Charge for Better Cities
Tom James presents his research on congestion charging
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29 April 2022 at 00:00
A pre-budget conversation with Max Rashbrooke
A discussion on inequality and inflation
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?
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
Webinar
3 March 2022 at 01:00
The High Seas Treaty and a New Era of Ocean Conservation
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. and Angelique Pouponneau in conversation with Helen Clark
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24 February 2022 at 01:00
Global issues Q&A with Helen Clark
A discussion moderated by Kathy Errington
Webinar
14 December 2021 at 08:00
Women in leadership
A conversation with Julia Gillard and Helen Clark
Webinar
9 December 2021 at 01:00
Te Ara Matatika
Transport equity and how Aotearoa New Zealand can transition to the connected, low-traffic cities we need in the future
Webinar
20 October 2021 at 01:00
China in the age of COVID-19
Kevin Rudd in conversation with Helen Clark
Webinar
6 October 2021 at 01:00
Team of how many million?
Reimagining NZ's population trends and connections to the world
Webinar
3 September 2021 at 00:00
Perspectives on Afghanistan
Perspectives on the events of the last 20 years
In-Person
1 July 2021 at 12:00
Welcome Home
How Aotearoa New Zealand can take up the opportunity presented to us by the returning diaspora
Webinar
17 June 2021 at 07:00
The Long Shadow of COVID-19: Gordon Brown in conversation with Helen Clark
The impact of the pandemic, and how we move forward
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19 May 2021 at 12:00
Ending Loneliness
A conversation with Andrew Giles MP and Holly Walker
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6 May 2021 at 12:00
Why we need low-traffic areas in Aotearoa New Zealand’s cities
Deputy Director Holly Walker was honoured to address the School of Surveying and other members of the public.
Webinar
11 March 2021 at 13:00
Helen Clark on the global response to COVID-19
What the Covid response means for our future
Webinar
28 November 2020 at 01:00
The Shared Path
How low-traffic areas in Aotearoa’s cities can decarbonise transport, save lives, and create connected urban communities
Webinar
29 October 2020 at 01:00
Sinead Boucher on Stuff, trust, and the future of news media in Aotearoa New Zealand
Webinar|Members Only
Webinar
2 October 2020 at 00:00
Reefer Madness or Pot Paradise? The impact of cannabis legalisation in the USA
A timely webinar ahead of our chance to vote on cannabis law reform
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10 September 2020 at 23:00
How can good policy create the conditions for social connection to thrive?
Specialists discussing how public policy can overcome loneliness
Webinar
10 September 2020 at 03:00
Cannabis Referendum 2020: Your Questions Answered
A conversation with experts to inform the debate
Webinar
28 August 2020 at 23:30
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Smoke-Free Environments Act
An online conversation along with Action For Smokefree 2025
Webinar
29 July 2020 at 12:00
Shouting Zeros and Ones
Media Coverage
Webinar
8 July 2020 at 12:00
Cannabis referendum: the case for a YES vote
The health, justice and social impacts of legalisation
Webinar
24 June 2020 at 23:00
‘Alone Together’ report launch
How can we create community connection and eliminate loneliness in a post-COVID-19 world.
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5 June 2020 at 00:00
China after COVID-19
A conversation with Anna Fifield facilitated by Helen Clark
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13 May 2020 at 23:30
Helen Clark on the global response to COVID-19
In discussion with Holly Walker
Webinar
8 May 2020 at 23:00
Alone Together
Holly Walker on loneliness in Aotearoa New Zealand
Webinar
14 February 2020 at 13:00
Somewhere to Live
Exploring solutions to the housing affordability crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand
Webinar
9 December 2019 at 13:00
Engaged Communities
How community-led development can increase civic participation
Webinar
5 September 2019 at 12:00
The Helen Clark Foundation Wellington Launch
Our inaugural event
In-Person
4 September 2019 at 12:00
A Conversation on Cannabis Law Reform
An informed, in-person panel discussion
In-Person
8 May 2019 at 12:00
Getting to Carbon Zero
How can the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Help?
Webinar
3 April 2019 at 13:00
The Role of Green Hydrogen in Getting to Carbon Zero
A seminar to discuss our research paper ‘The Role of Innovation in Getting to Carbon Zero’
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21 March 2019 at 13:00
The Helen Clark Foundation Official Launch Event
We launched the Foundation at AUT
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