Spirited Conversation: Living in a super-diverse Aotearoa New Zealand
Come along to hear Professor Paul Spoonley from Massey University and Koi Tu: Centre for Informed Futures lead a discussion grappling with the major shifts in demography that are happening both globally and specifically in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- How do we understand and negotiate ‘difference’ within the context of super-diversity with major shifts in global mobility?
- What are the points of social discomfort, even tension? Who is excluded?
- What is the politics of super-diversity?
- What strengthens and what undermines social cohesion in super-diverse cities?
Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Time: 6 to 7.30pm.
Location: Aldersgate (309 Durham Street North, Central City).
Cost: FREE. Parking and bike racks are available off Chester Street West.
Find out more about this Spirited Conversation.
You can also contact Aldersgate for more information on this seminar or upcoming talks in the Spirited Conversations series (stewards[at]aldersgate.org.nz).
This seminar is part of a monthly series of Spirited Conversations sponsored by Durham Street Methodists - as part of their commitment to bringing critical thinking, and ethical and spiritual insights to important issues of the day for the city and its diverse people.