Events

Conservation geneticist Tammy Steeves and environmental chemist Sally Gaw talk about their work protecting Aotearoa’s natural treasures.

"Not too hot, not too cold" is the prescription for a world that's just right for life as we know it. Dr Natalie Batalha, Mission Scientist and astrophysicist at NASA, gives an overview of the Kepler Mission and finding these 'Goldilocks' planets.

Conservation Week gives you the opportunity to celebrate the natural environment and help take care of your local special places. There are heaps of these places in New Zealand that you can visit all year round with your family and friends.

Discover the amazing marine animals and plants that live in the intertidal zone, and participate in a long-term monitoring programme looking at change on the rocky shores of Otago Harbour.

How might foreign invaders New Zealand's seas respond to climate change? What can we do to try and get our lakes' health back on track? How can waterbugs help us understand river cleanliness? Three researchers explore these questions and more.

Is Mānuka our new weapon in our battle for clean waterways? How can creative research projects connecting young people with artists and communities give them the skills and confidence to tackle the big issues? Jacqui and Elspeth answer these questions.

Demand for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills is skyrocketing. If you enjoy STEM in high school, you could very well be on your way to a prosperous career. But what are you options? And where do you start? You need a gameplan!

Brian Cox, well-known for his BBC science programs, is presenting an all-new live stage show. Alongside him is Robin Ince, British comedian, actor and writer and Brian’s co-host on The Infinite Monkey Cage radio show.

How might Māori-immigrant relationships be envisioned in our future? What stigma and resilience lies among transgender youth? Tahu Kukutai and Jaimie Veale share their research findings with us.

Over two days at Te Papa Museum, Wellington: Friday, 10 November and Saturday, 11 November, Science New Zealand presents a variety of informative, educational public talks that will enthral, inspire and fascinate you. Bring your family and friends along!