Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley
Once he stepped down, he was appointed to advise the Police Commissioner (2022-25) and as Co-Director of the National Centre for Countering Violent Extremism (2022-23). Paul is a Fellow of the Auckland Museum and a Board member and a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Germany. He was awarded the Science and Technology Medal by the Royal Society (2009) for cross-cultural understanding and he was a Fulbright Senior Scholar at the University of California Berkeley. In 2025, he was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. He is the author or editor of 29 books, including the The “New” New Zealand. Facing Demographic Disruption (2021) and Histories of Hate. The Radical Right in Aotearoa New Zealand (2022).
Meet Our Speakers
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We know that a thriving workplace doesn’t happen by accident - it’s co-created with intention.
Every generation plays a role. That’s why this conference isn’t just for Gen Z. It’s for everyone who’s committed to shaping what comes next. Because the future of work is something we build together, and the responsibility is shared.
Join us for a day of dynamic conversations led by inspiring and informative speakers. Together, we’ll explore what’s changing in our workplaces and how we can respond in ways that are intentional, inclusive, and future-ready. You’ll hear real stories, practical insights, and bold ideas that challenge assumptions, spark curiosity, and empower action.
This is your chance to connect, contribute, and co-design a future of work that is human-centred, values-driven, and built for all of us, by all of us.
Every generation plays a role. That’s why this conference isn’t just for Gen Z. It’s for everyone who’s committed to shaping what comes next. Because the future of work is something we build together, and the responsibility is shared.
Join us for a day of dynamic conversations led by inspiring and informative speakers. Together, we’ll explore what’s changing in our workplaces and how we can respond in ways that are intentional, inclusive, and future-ready. You’ll hear real stories, practical insights, and bold ideas that challenge assumptions, spark curiosity, and empower action.
This is your chance to connect, contribute, and co-design a future of work that is human-centred, values-driven, and built for all of us, by all of us.
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