MindJam 2026 talks
Five free talks and panels run by the Catalyst Trust with University of Otago humanities staff, on topics from building a better world and feminism to technology in teaching, AI relationships and the global context of the general election.
- when
- Fri, 23 Oct to Sun, 25 Oct 2026
- where
- Arrowtown
- cost
- Free
- kind of event
- Books and talks
From Humanitix, MindJam session page (lists all five sessions), checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Fri, 23 Oct to Sun, 25 Oct 2026, Fri 23 Oct 5:30pm to 7pm; Sat 24 Oct 11am and 1pm; Sun 25 Oct 11am and 1pm |
| Where | Lakes District Museum and Gallery, 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown |
| Cost | Free, with an optional donation to the museum's education programme; a free ticket is needed for each session |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Organiser | Catalyst Trust Queenstown (opens in a new tab) |
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Getting there
Arrowtown is 21 km from central Queenstown, about 25 min by car (SH6 to Lake Hayes, then Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road; or Malaghans Road). Without a car: Orbus Route 4 direct, or Route 1 then Route 2 via Frankton Hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: Arrowtown by bus. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
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- Outside Lines exhibitionThu, 10 Sept to Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · Lakes District Museum and Gallery, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
- At the World's Edge (AWE) chamber music festivalSat, 3 Oct to Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Frankton
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Source: Humanitix, MindJam session page (lists all five sessions), checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.