Robson Lectures
Our annual Robson Lecture is a highlight of our Unity Day agenda featuring a keynote speaker who shares their expertise and insights on society related topics.
The Robson Lecture is in honour of Dr John Lochiel Robson (1909 - 1993).
Video : View Dr Ned Fletcher talk about Robson's life and impact in his 2023 Robson Lecture.
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Previous John Robson Lecture presenters include:
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2001: Dame Sian Elias
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2002: Greg Fortuin
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2003: Judge Peter Callinicos
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2004: Grant Powell
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2005: Dr John Harre
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2006: Pam Thorburn
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2007: Tariana Turia
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2008: Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO
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2009: Kim Workman
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2010: Moana Jackson
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2011: Hannah Bentley, Trevor Bradley, Neal Swindells.
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2012: Judge Andrew Becroft
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2013: Professor of Maori Studies, Margaret Mutu.
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2014 (Pilot City Forum): Russell Fairbrother QC, Toro Waaka, Tom Hemopo, Annette Harris, Fran Lowe, Helen Nesbit.
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2015:
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2016:
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2017:
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2018:
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2019: Tā Kim Workman
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2020: Postponed, not held due to Covid
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2021: Professor Tracey McIntosh, Tūhoe
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2022: Dr Carwyn Jones, Ngāti Kahungunu & Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki
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2023: Dr Ned Fletcher
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2024: Professor Paul Spoonley
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2026: Professor Khylee Quince, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Te Roroa, Lecture notes