Upcoming Events

Who’s going to win the fight for the intellectual property rights of our thoughts?
Have we even begun to understand the tidal wave of change AI is bringing to science, cities, art —
even to Democracies?
Join three experts in the field of AI for their perspectives on what’s ahead; Justin Flitter, founder of
AI NZ, Psychologist and AI Strategist Dr. Paul Duigan and Privacy Lawyer Anchali
Anandanayagam.
Moderated by Journalist Tracey Barnett.
Devonport Library, Tuesday October 24th, 2023. 7pm drinks and nibbles available, 7.30pm speakers.
Koha appreciated

The story of the godwits’ epic flight, documenting the dedicated efforts to conserve wetlands and their biodiversity.

ELECTION 2023: VOTE FOR BOOKS AND READING

It is only in the past fifty years that historians have researched the Tiriti/Treaty and realised how important it is as the foundation and agreement of our unique nation. A framework is now in place to acknowledge this. Recent research provides a better understanding of the Tiriti/Treaty and its basis for our relationship as a nation.

Devonport Library Associates invites you to hear Dame Claudia Orange in discussion with Kaumatua Danny Watson on this significant issue.

Devonport Library, Tuesday 25^th July, 2023. Koha appreciated

Drinks and nibbles: 7pm, 7.30pm start

The State of the Media in a Fake News World

Devonport Library, Tuesday 24^th August 2021.

Do you despair when you watch the TV news?

Do you find yourself shouting back at the radio?

Are you appalled by what you see on social media?

The media is in a state of flux. Technology and social media have changed the way the media works, undermined revenue streams and upended traditional ownership. The old model no longer works but we can’t be sure what the new model will be. New Zealand’s media scene went through a huge shake up last year, the culmination of years of business decline combined with the brutal impact of the Covid pandemic. It’s a tough time for journalists and the media.

But are there bright spots on the horizon?

We’ve lined up some of Auckland’s brightest journalism talent to be in conversation with Karren Beanland, sharing views on the state of the media and the future of the news industry.

Carol Hirschfeld – Well-known journalist, broadcaster, producer and documentary maker, Carol is Head of Video/Audio & Content for Stuff.  With a stable of more than 40 metropolitan and community newspapers as well as its eponymous website, Stuff was bought by its Chief Executive from Australia’s Fairfax Media last year for the sum of $1.

Rob Drent – Managing Editor of the must-read local newspaper the Devonport Flagstaff, Rob has been at the helm since 1997 and won numerous community news awards.  Before that he worked in New Zealand and England on community, daily and Sunday newspapers, and magazines.

Anna Thomas – Freelance journalist, RNZ newsreader and host, and media advisor, Anna is remembered for working on consumer affairs programme Fair Go for eight years both as a presenter and reporter. She has had many roles, producing, directing and writing television documentaries, and working with Tourism NZ, NZ Film Commission among others.

David Slack – Author, speechwriter, blogger, radio and television commentator, former columnist for the Sunday Star Times and former radio talkback host, has reinvented himself (again) with a newsletter on the subscription platform Substack.

Devonport Library, Tuesday 24^th August 2021.

7pm drinks and nibbles, 7.30pm event start time. Koha appreciated

From Los Angeles to Liguria, Croatia and Crete to Caracas and Colombia, as New Zealand poet laureate and Kohi swimmer, C.K. Stead’s third volume of his memoirs, “What you made of it.” takes us deep inside the mind and experience of one of our major authors of poetry, fiction and criticism.

Join C.K. Stead and Kevin Ireland in conversation at Devonport Library, Tuesday 27th July 2021,

7pm drinks and nibbles, 7.30pm event commences. Koha appreciated.

Books will be available on the night to purchase.

Devonport Library, Tuesday 29th June 2021, 7pm.

A lively discussion involving Danny Watson, a local kaumatua, and teacher Graeme Ball, Chair, N.Z. History Teachers’ Association.

7pm drinks and nibbles, 7.30pm event starts. Koha appreciated.