Let’s Talk About Ageism – Panel Discussion
Wednesday 25 June 2025 at CCREATE-AGE
University of Auckland Newmarket Campus
The past 100 years have seen almost a doubling of human life expectancy, and on average, we are living these additional years in much better health due to medical progress. This increase in longevity should be celebrated as one of humanity’s greatest achievements.
So why is there so much negativity about the ageing of the world’s population and what this means for our future? And why is the depiction of older people so out of step with reality?
The World Health Organisation’s 2021 Global Report on Ageism identifies that ageism arises when people are categorised and divided based on their age in ways that cause disadvantage and injustice and affect solidarity between generations.
Put simply, ageism is how we negatively think, act or feel about someone based on their age. Ageism depicts older age and older people as a problem for society, and it is often seen as the last ‘socially acceptable’ form of discrimination.
Join a panel of experts for a lively panel discussion on ageism at the Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research on Wednesday 25 June from 10am – 12pm.
Join Dr Joanna Hikaka, Co-Director, Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research and the panel:
- Dr Chris Perkins, Consultant Psychiatrist and Author
- Associate Professor Rich Wright, Co-Director, Centre for Ageing Well, AUT
- Kylie Te Arihi and Trent Brown, Senior Advisors Māori & Pasifika, Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
- Dr Judy Blakey MNZM, Community Advisor and Age-Friendly Advocate
Book your free ticket today – seating is limited, so don’t miss out.
This is a free event. Light refreshment will be offered. There is very limited parking and we recommend you use public transport.
Directions | University of Auckland Newmarket Campus – Ray Meyer Building 314-390 Khyber Pass Road. (We are directly across the road from the Grafton train station; by bus, disembark on Park Road at either stop 7230 or 7231 depending on the direction you are travelling from.
Past events
HOPE FOUNDATION Knowledge Exchange, held 8 May 2025
Venue : CCREATE-AGE Community Space, Building 903 Room 332, 314-390 Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket, Auckland.
The Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity:
- for emerging researchers (from any discipline relating to ageing) to present their research work.
- to hear from leading New Zealand researchers in the field of ageing
- to network and consider collaborations across disciplines
- to be inspired and share knowledge.
Who should attend the annual Knowledge Exchange Day?
Students, Masters/PhD researchers, Advanced Trainees, Academics, anyone interested in the field of ageing research (including general public) should attend.
https://hopefoundation.org.nz/events/knowledge-exchange-25
The latest opportunities to become involved as a co-creator : gardening and technology, held 18 March, 2025
Looking for keen gardeners (Tamika and Lisa) Master Home Food Producers pilot project: Co creating ways to continue producing food at home. Older people grew up producing their own fruit and vegetables and this project will facilitate the passing on of older peoples’ skills with people in the community eager to learn.
The potential for digital tools to support mental health (Melanie Stowell, doctoral researcher)
Please contact Tamika if you are interested in these projects: tamika.simpson@auckland.ac.nz
Venue : CCREATE-AGE Community Space, Building 903 Room 332, 314-390 Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket, Auckland.