Join us for a memorable encounter with celebrated author Dame Anne Salmond reflecting on 40 years of writing and her journey as an anthropologist, activist, friend, wife and mother. Knowledge Is a Blessing on Your Mind: Selected Writings, 1980 - 2020, brings together Salmond’s key writing on the Māori world, cultural contact, the wider Pacific and to today’s debates about race and Te Tiriti.

Salmond is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Auckland, author of countless award-winning books, an internationally recognised social scientist and passionate environmentalist.

Radio New Zealand Senior Producer Justine Murray (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi) leads a warm and intelligent conversation with Dame Anne as she reflects on her phenomenal career, travels, writing and pathway through our changing land.

Sponsored by Holland Beckett.

Day Passes are available for our Sunday Speaker sessions. Attend all four events on Sunday 20 October at The Cargo Shed for a discounted price of $75.

About the Speakers
Dame Anne Salmond is Distinguished Professor at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Among many honours and awards, she is an International Member of the American Philosophical Society, a Foreign Associate of the US National Academy of Sciences and a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. In 2013 she became New Zealander of the Year and winner of the Rutherford Medal from the Royal Society of New Zealand. She received the CBE in 1988, was made Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1995, and in 202o she became a member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ).

Justine Murray is a Senior Podcast Producer at RNZ, is a host of the weekly show ‘Paewhiri’ at Moana Radio. Justine grew up in Rotorua, and moved back home to Tauranga to start a career in Māori broadcasting. Justine has had short stories and poetry published in different anthologies. In 2022 Justine graduated with a Degree in Humanities from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi, a graduate of Te Pinakitanga from TWOA, Poirua, Justine enjoys whānau time, travel, reading and documentaries.