New Zealand’s International Futures: Security, Economy and Diplomacy
Organised by the Public Policy Club at University of Auckland and the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, featuring PPI Director, Professor Jennifer Curtin.
DATE AND TIME: 6pm, Wednesday 19 March 2025
Speakers:
- Hon David Parker MP, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs
- Professor Jennifer Curtin, Director of the Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland
- John Pearson, British Deputy High Commissioner to New Zealand
- Maria Rabino-Neira, International Humanitarian Lawyer and Ph.D Candidate specialising in armed conflicts & counter-terrorism
- Dr Brent Burmester, Senior Lecturer in Management and International Business, University of Auckland
- Moderated by Dr Hamish McDougall, Executive Director of New Zealand Institute of International Affairs.
About the event
A thought-provoking panel discussion on the key challenges shaping New Zealand’s international future. Our expert panelists examined the nation’s economy, security, and diplomacy, offering insights on how New Zealand can navigate global uncertainties, drive economic growth, and strengthen its international partnerships in an increasingly complex world.
