World Science Week New Zealand brings together more than 2,000 of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and government science advisors for an interrelated series of international science summits in Auckland from 25 August to 3 September 2014. 


Public science events in Auckland

Sun 24 Aug, 11am:
Wizards on Ice
How researchers overcome the immense logistical challenges of operating in Antarctica&#39;s harsh environment.

Mon 25 Aug, 7.30pm:
Science - New Zealand&#39;s Place in the World
New Zealand can be seen as &quot;the canary in the mine of international science&quot; - an early indicator for emerging issues.

Tues 26 Aug, 7pm:
Melting Ice, Rising Sea
The impact melting ice caps can have on sea level rise, including for New Zealand&#39;s coastline.

Wed 27 Aug, 7pm:
From the Big Bang to Tomorrow
IceCube and other observatories in Antarctica are revealing echoes of the Big Bang and provide clues about the future of our planet.

Thurs 28 Aug, 8pm:
Thin Ice - the Inside Story of Climate Science
Special screening of internationally awarded NZ documentary with producer Professor Peter Barrett and featured scientists.

Fri 29 Aug, 7pm:
Pandemics & Climate Change
A world expert explains how climate change may impact the incidence and severity of pandemics in the future. 


Sat 30 Aug, 12 noon:
Future Food for the Planet 
The soil literally feeds the world, but is itself being depleted. Food security is essential at a time of climatic change.