In the sprawling city of Auckland, its neighbourhoods have varying access to life’s necessities. What are ‘food deserts’ and are they here to stay? How can food bring communities together?

Chaired by Associate Professor and Head of Pacific Studies Damon Salesa, your expert panel is made up of professor of taxation Dr Lisa Marriott, former leader of Auckland City Mission Dame Diane Robertson, Eat My Lunch co-owner Lisa King and Dr Teuila Percival, senior lecturer at the School of Population Health and principal investigator on the Pacific Child Health Indicators project and OPIC 2.

Enjoy panoramic views of Auckland City from the Museum’s level three Event Centre, a delicious menu created by the chefs at Dawsons Catering, and a selection of drinks at the bar.

Programme

6.00PM

Atrium doors open

Event Centre open on Level 3 with acces via the Atrium lifts 1, 2 and 3,

Bar open and food available

6.50PM

Extract One from Tom Sainsbury's play Sunday Roast, directed by Cameron Rhodes.

7PM

Smart Talk: Moderator Damon Salesa and guests Dr Lisa Marriott, Dame Diane Robertson, Lisa King and Dr Teuila Percival

8.05PM

Extract Two from Tom Sainsbury's play Sunday Roast, directed by Cameron Rhodes.

8.45PM

Bar closes

9.30PM

Doors close

Entertainment

Enjoy extracts from Tom Sainsbury's play Sunday Roast, directed by Cameron Rhodes. 

The Giles family is inviting you for dinner. The beast is fattened and ready for the slaughter. Father's on carving duty. Mother is on vegetables. Granddaughter Tamsin wants her desires satisfied. Now. And adopted son, Rupert? Well, he just wants everyone to have a good time.

Booking information

ADULTS $20, STUDENTS AND INSTITUTE MEMBERS $10

Menu

Antipasto Plate
Assorted charcuterie, marinated vegetables, feta and condiments, french bread - $12.00

Mushroom Risotto Balls
Wild rocket, parmesan, garlic aioli, tomato relish (gf) (v) - $12.00

Pacific Tuna Salad
Furiyaki crusted tuna, baby potatoes, wakame, beans, tTomato confit and lime dressing (df) (gf) - $14.00

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Smoked kumara mash, watercress, minted pea salsa (gf) - $14.00

Kiwi Burger
Beef pattie, ice berg lettuce, tomato, fried egg, beetroot relish, salt and vinegar crisps - $14.00

DF = Dairy Free. GF = Gluten Free. V = Vegetarian.

Beverages