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ST at the Auckland Museum

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Society

A series of panel discussions recorded before an audience during LATE at the Museum - regular curated evenings which include talk, live performances, and exhibition viewing.

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Episodes

  1. A panel discussion about LGBTQ+ life in New Zealand

    Thomas Sainsbury talks with Louisa Wall MP, Prof. Welby Ings, Professor Emeritus Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, and award winning artist and filmmaker Tanu Gago.

  2. A panel discussion on the role of science and traditional knowledge in caring for the Pacific Ocean

    Chaired by Mihingarangi Forbes, this Auckland Museum panel explores how scientific and traditional approaches to knowledge can inform how we care for the Pacific.

  3. A panel discussion on gene editing, ethics, and whether you should do something just because you can

    Four experts explore the practice and ethics of CRISPR gene editing with Russell Brown: Prof. Tim Dare, Associate Professors Peter Fineran and Maui Hudson, and Dr Heather Hendrickson.

  4. Helen Clark on women in politics and international affairs

    The former New Zealand prime minister talks with Noelle McCarthy about sexism, power and the changing role of women in politics and international life.

  5. Noelle McCarthy and a panel on what the #MeToo movement really means

    Noelle McCarthy leads a discussion about what the #MeToo movement really means for Aotearoa/New Zealand. With Kirsty Johnston, Zoë Lawton, Rhonda Tibble and Henry Law.

  6. A panel discussion about trans and non-binary lives

    Victor Rodger explores the personal, cultural and political aspects of transgender and non-binary identity with Georgina Beyer, Lexie Matheson, Nikolai Talamahina and Aych McArdle.

  7. A panel discussion on sexism in the music industry

    Rose Matafeo talks with Jessie Moss, Ladi6, Dianne Swann and Geneva Alexander-Marsters about life and work for women in the music scene in Aotearoa.

  8. A panel discussion on how privilege is often invisible to those who have it

    Russell Brown talks about confronting entitlement with the former MP Georgina Beyer, academic Richard Pamatatau, activist Julia Amua Whaipooti and artist Tāwhanga Nopera.

  9. A panel discussion on New Zealand's relationship to bigger Allies

    New Zealand's international alliances are discussed by the investigative author Nicky Hager, journalist Maiki Sherman, and Law Professor Jane Kelsey, with Leonie Hayden in the chair.

  10. A panel discussion on the effect of immigration on New Zealand

    Immigation is discussed by broadcaster Ali Ikram, refugee rights campaigner Dr Arama Rata, filmmaker Roseanne Liang and Massey University's Professor Paul Spoonley, with Noelle McCarthy in the chair.

  11. A panel discussion on Antarctica and climate change

    Multimedia artist Joseph Michael, oceanographer Dr Mike Williams, Associate Professor Sandy Morrison and entrepreneur Geoff Ross talk about Antarctica with Noelle McCarthy.

  12. A panel discussion on how the relationship between musicians, critics, and fans is changing

    Charlotte Ryan talks to Scott Maclachlan, Chip Matthews, Anna Coddington and James Milne AKA Lawrence Arabia about the state of the music scene today.

  13. A panel discussion on how food and consumption in Auckland reflects the city's social fissures

    Associate Professor Damon Salesa talks with Professor Lisa Marriott, Dame Diane Robertson, Lisa King and Dr Teuila Percival about why the diet of Aucklanders depends on where they live.

  14. A panel discussion on how social media is changing social activism

    Russell Brown talks with Laura O'Connell Rapira, Toby Morris, Steve Abel and Sina Brown-Davis about how online awareness can be transformed in to action which changes society.

  15. He Mana, He Wahine - a panel discusses the current state of feminism in New Zealand

    Courtney Sina Meredith, Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Dr Pala Molisa; and Rosanna Raymond. talk with Mihingarangi Forbes

  16. A panel discussion on how World War I shaped the century which followed it

    Jim Mora talks to Associate Professor Maartje Abbenhuis, Dr Felicity Barnes, and Dr Maria Armoudian.

  17. A panel discussion on how Auckland is different from the rest of NZ

    Bill Ralston talks to Marina Matthews, Waikare Komene, Professor Damon Salesa and Rod Oram.

  18. A panel discussion about how food in Auckland has changed

    Chefs Connie Clarkson, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Bayly join Professor Paul Spoonley. Noelle McCarthy is in the chair.

  19. A panel discussion about the hidden, seamier side of life in Auckland

    A panel discussion about the hidden histories of Auckland. Noelle McCarthy talks to Ella Henry, Sarikha Rosli and Michael Stevens.

  20. A panel discussion about what The Treaty of Waitangi means in an immigrant society

    A panel discussion about the Treaty of Waitangi with Te Radar, Kiritapu Allan, Professor Paul Spoonley, Suzanne Tamaki, and Leilani Tamu.

  21. A panel discussion about the history of the Auckland music scene

    A panel discussion chaired by Russell Brown with Phil Bell (aka DJ Sir Vere), Dave Dobbyn. Simon Grigg and Rachel Lang.

  22. A panel discussion about how social campaigns can work in a digital world

    Russell Brown talks about activism online and on the streets with Marianne Elliott, Nicky Hager, Matthew Hooton and Laura O'Connell Rapira.

  23. A panel discussion about Auckland's Pacific music

    Oscar Kightley talks with Danny "Brotha D" Leaosavai'i, Annie Crummer and Tigilau Ness.

  24. A panel discussion about traditional Pacific navigation

    Explorer Kevin Biggar, astrophysicist Prof. Richard Easther, designer Kate Sylvester and celestial navigator Jack Thatcher talk with Jesse Mulligan.

  25. Jesse Mulligan leads a panel discussion on food in New Zealand

    Al Brown, Professor Rod Jackson, Professor Grant Schofield and Anne Thorp talk with Jesse Mulligan

  26. Noelle McCarthy leads a panel discussion about beauty

    Noelle McCarthy talks to Dr Aroha Yates-Smith, Dr Caroline Daley, and Colin Mathura-Jeffree about the idea of beauty.

  27. Wallace Chapman leads a panel discussion about war and violence

    Gaylene Preston, Nicky Hagar, Prof. Kevin Clements and RSA head Dr Stephen Clarke talk to Wallace Chapman.

  28. Noelle McCarthy leads a panel discussion about intoxication

    Noelle McCarthy talks to Pam Corkery, Norm Hewitt, Ross Bell and Yvonne Lorkin.

  29. Wallace Chapman leads a discussion about the oceans

    Wallace Chapman talks with Dr Rochelle Constantine, Dr Tom Trnski, Don McGlashan and Sam Judd.

  30. Wallace Chapman leads a discussion about the cost and future of intensive agriculture

    Wallace Chapman with Professor Dame Anne Salmond, Professor Paul Tapsell, and Professor Michael Walker

  31. A panel discussion about communication and the media, led by Russell Brown

    Russell Brown talks with Rosabel Tan, Judge David Harvey, and Troy Rawhiti-Forbes

  32. Noelle McCarthy leads a panel discussion about what family and marriage means now

    Dita De Boni, Conrad Reyners and Dr Susan Morton talk to Noelle McCarthy.

  33. Greed, the seventh deadly sin

    Finlay Macdonald analyses contemporary manifestations of greed with academics Phoebe Fletcher, Dr Campbell Jones, and the leading financial journalist Bernard Hickey.

  34. Sloth, the sixth deadly sin

    Comedians Ben Hurley, Irene Pink and Chris Brain along with political and social commentator Martyn (Bomber) Bradbury provide a light-hearted look at laziness in New Zealand society.

  35. Lust, the fifth deadly sin

    Russell Brown discusses what’s possibly the best-known of the seven deadly sins with prominent journalist David Farrier, author and blogger Emma Hart and adult shop owner Ema Lyon.

  36. Gluttony, the fourth deadly sin

    Richard Pamatatau explores our relationship with food with Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, Dr Andrew Dickson and Ray McVinnie.

  37. Pride, the third deadly sin

    Wallace Chapman looks at tall poppies and humble heroes with Independent Maori Statutory Board chief executive Brandi Hudson, journalist Gordon McLauchlan and the religious historian Dr Peter Lineham.

  38. Wrath, the second deadly sin

    Finlay McDonald talks to Professor Michael Corballis, Dr Janet Fanslow and Ruia Aperahama.

  39. Envy, the first deadly sin

    Theologian Sir Lloyd Geering, designer Denise L'Estrange Corbet and artist Reuben Paterson consider Envy with moderator Wallace Chapman.

  40. Smart Talk at the Auckland Museum: Envy, the first deadly sin

    Kicking off a series of lively panel discussions on the Seven Deadly Sins, theologian Sir Lloyd Geering, designer Denise L'Estrange Corbet and artist Reuben Paterson consider Envy with moderator Wallace Chapman.

  41. A panel discussion about the water crisis

    Professor John Montgomery, Dr Marjorie van Roon and Dr Alys Longley discuss water sustainability with Oliver Driver.

  42. A panel discussion about the food crisis

    The renowned Australian author, journalist and science communicator Professor Julian Cribb in conversation with Finlay Macdonald about how we are to feed ourselves in the coming years and decades.

  43. A panel discussion about life on the margins of society

    Russell Brown chairs a discussion about marginalisation with Philip Patston; David Cohen; Ella Henry and Jacinda Ardern, the Labour Party's Youth Affairs spokesperson.

  44. A panel discussion about rugby and the New Zealand sense of identity

    Maggie Barrie talks rugby with historian Jock Phillips, political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin and rugby legend and former All Black Grant Fox.

  45. A panel discussion about Matariki

    Haare Williams, Whirimako Black, Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal and Pita Turei discuss Matariki with Kirk Torrance.

  46. A panel discussion about innovation and crime

    Professor Greg Newbold, Sam Chapman, and Professor Warren rookbanks discuss the state of our criminal justice system with Finlay Macdonald.

  47. A panel discussion about innovation and cultural institutions

    Angelina Russo, John Barnett and Aidan Lang explored the challenges of attracting and engaging new audiences with Finlay Macdonald.

  48. Lloyd Geering talks about innovation and faith

    A conversation between Finlay Macdonald and theologian Sir Lloyd Geering, aged 92, who is still encouraging people to re-think the idea of religious belief.

  49. A panel discussion about innovation and food

    Ray McVinnie, Dr Karen Cronin and Rob Whitbourne explore aspects of food production and consumption with Finlay Macdonald.

  50. A panel discussion about innovation and the environment

    Simon Terry, Guy Salmon and Nandor Tanczos discuss sustainability and other environmental issues with Finlay Macdonald.

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About this show

A series of panel discussions recorded before an audience during LATE at the Museum - regular curated evenings which include talk, live performances, and exhibition viewing.

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RNZ

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Society Culture

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does ST at the Auckland Museum have?

ST at the Auckland Museum has 61 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 1, 2020.

What is ST at the Auckland Museum about?

A series of panel discussions recorded before an audience during LATE at the Museum - regular curated evenings which include talk, live performances, and exhibition viewing.

How often does ST at the Auckland Museum release new episodes?

ST at the Auckland Museum publishes about every 67 days, based on its 61 episodes since February 2009.

Who hosts ST at the Auckland Museum?

ST at the Auckland Museum is created and hosted by RNZ.
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