We have had the privilege to learn and be inspired by a wide variety of extraordinary and distinguished New Zealanders. We invite you to explore our past speakers through th links below to give you an insight into the quality of our guest speakers
Our Inspiring Future Guest Speakers
June 2026
Professor Richard Shaw, author and professor of Politics, Massey University – Small Stories of Colonization: An Uncomfortable Settler Family History
May 2026
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley FRSNZ ONZM – Auckland’s Changing Demography: One of the Most Superdiverse Cities Globally
June 2026 Mini Speaker
Sandy Millar - Death Cafes
May 2026 Mini Speaker
Interest Group Updates: Art History, Memoir Writing
Interest Groups
are the heart of U3A Meadowbank.
Each month, at our main meetings, we will receive updates from representatives of one or more of our many interest groups. These updates can stimulate an interest in joining groups we may not previously have considered joining
