Fixing the Health of Our Nation

Seven experts.  Seven pressing health challenges.  Seven ideas to improve the future of Aotearoa New Zealand

Te Rā | Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Te Wā | Time: 6:00–7:15pm
Te Wāhi | Venue: St David Lecture Theatre, Saint David Street, Dunedin North

Seven University of Otago health experts each have seven minutes to share the one change they believe would make the biggest difference to the health of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our experts will distil years of research to highlight what matters most and the key actions needed to help New Zealanders make informed decisions this election.

Hear evidence-based insights on topics including primary care, pharmacy, Māori health, cancer prevention and treatment, geriatric health, dental care and mental health, followed by a panel discussion.

Speakers include:

Professor Tim Wilkinson, Department of Medicine – Christchurch
Professor Peter Crampton, Kōhatu – Centre for Hauora Māori (Dunedin)
Professor Louise Signal, Department of Public Health – Wellington
Professor Richard Porter, Department of Psychological Medicine – Christchurch
Professor Jonathan Broadbent, Faculty of Dentistry
Associate Professor Esther Willing, Kōhatu – Centre for Hauora Māori (Dunedin)
Dr Amber Young, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Associate Professor Megan Gibbons (MC), Pro-Vice-Chancellor Division of Health Sciences

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Fixing the Health of Our Nation

Seven experts. Seven pressing health challenges. Seven ideas to improve the future of Aotearoa New Zealand

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Seven experts.  Seven pressing health challenges.  Seven ideas to improve the future of Aotearoa New Zealand