Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes and departments working on development issues.

On the 26th August, Helen Clark will join us for the annual Sir Paul Reeves Memorial Lecture. Helen will be sharing with us her thoughts on the current global challenges and how the new development agenda is addressing them. The state of the world today presents us both opportunities and challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require strong leadership, across the globe, to ensure that they become a reality. Helen will share some of her vision for ensuring the SDGs to become a reality by 2030.

Prior to her appointment with UNDP, Helen Clark served for nine years as Prime Minister of New Zealand, serving three successive terms from 1999 - 2008. Throughout her tenure as Prime Minister, Helen Clark engaged widely in policy development and advocacy across the international, economic, social and cultural spheres. Under her leadership, New Zealand achieved significant economic growth, low levels of unemployment, and high levels of investment in education and health, and in the well-being of families and older citizens. She and her government prioritized reconciliation and the settlement of historical grievances with New Zealand’s indigenous people and the development of an inclusive multicultural and multi-faith society.

We invite you to be part of this memorable public event, hosted by Jim Mora, and brought to you by Leadership NZ, AUT University and Radio New Zealand National.

This is a public event and open to everyone. Proceeds from ticket sales will go Sir Paul & Lady Reeves Scholarship Fund. This fund enables Scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to take part in Leadership NZ's Programme. Click here for more details on the fund and read Olive Brown's story, who attended the Programme in 2010 because of the Scholarship. 

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FAQs

What time does the lecture actually start?

The lecture theatre doors will open at 7pm, the Reeves Lecture will start promptly at 7.30pm

How accessible is the lecture?

Sign Language Interpreters will be translating the entire lecture. The lecture theatre is wheelchair accessible from level 3 doors from the reception area of the Reeves building. 

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Call Tania Hack at Leadership NZ on 09 309 3749.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds will not be given. You may pass on your ticket to another guest to attend in your place. 

What are my parking options for the event?