The Curious Society

The Curious Society TCS is a relaxed, monthly social talk series in bars & cafes. Think TED talk meets after work drinks!

LESS THAN THREE DAYS TO GO, TICKETS SELLING FAST - DON'T MISS OUT! 🔥Did you know New Zealand experiences more than 20,00...
24/05/2026

LESS THAN THREE DAYS TO GO, TICKETS SELLING FAST - DON'T MISS OUT! 🔥

Did you know New Zealand experiences more than 20,000 earthquakes a year? That's roughly 2.3 per hour or one every 26 minutes! 📚🌏🪨

From things you’ve always wondered about
to subjects you didn’t know existed. Our speakers are here to spark something new. Don't miss this and more next week with at !

Grab your tickets here: https://tcs-theforcesthatshapeourworld.eventbrite.co.nz

Aotearoa New Zealand sits on one of the most geologically active patches of land on Earth - and that's what makes it ext...
05/05/2026

Aotearoa New Zealand sits on one of the most geologically active patches of land on Earth - and that's what makes it extraordinary.

In this talk, Alex Thomas-Long - Earth Sciences New Zealand Analyst and Shift Leader at New Zealand's National Geohazards Monitoring Centre - pulls back the curtain on the forces constantly reshaping our landscape. With a BSc in Geology and over seven years of hands-on experience, Alex brings the technical and human side of geohazard monitoring to life.

We'll explore how scientists track earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides in real time, what happens behind the scenes when a big one hits, and how this work helps build resilience for the people of Aotearoa.

The Curious Society, Vol. 3
📍Hanging Ditch
14 Leeds Street, Te Aro, Wellington
🗓 26 May, doors open 6:15 pm
🎟 Tickets live on Eventbrite: https://tcs-theforcesthatshapeourworld.eventbrite.co.nz

Sport shapes our culture — but who really controls it?We often talk about gender disparities in sport, from pay gaps to ...
03/03/2026

Sport shapes our culture — but who really controls it?

We often talk about gender disparities in sport, from pay gaps to media coverage. But the deeper story is structural. Modern sport was built through boys’ clubs and long-standing male networks — a head start that continues to shape who holds power, influence, and sponsorship today.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Erin Roxburgh unpacks how the money really moves — and explores how redesigning funding systems could unlock something bigger for the next generation of girls.

Erin is a management lecturer at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and a governance practitioner specialising in sport leadership and equity.

Join us for an engaging and timely conversation about power, systems, and the future of women’s sport.

The Curious Society, Vol. 2
📍Amador .nz
Kiosk 4/80A Willis Street, Wellington
🗓 18 March, doors open 6:45 pm
🎟 Tickets live on Eventbrite (link in bio!)

ONE WEEK TO GO, TICKETS SELLING FAST - DON'T MISS OUT! 🔥Did you know the punch card fabric looms of the early 1800s (use...
19/02/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO, TICKETS SELLING FAST - DON'T MISS OUT! 🔥

Did you know the punch card fabric looms of the early 1800s (used to automate weave patterns), were the precursor to the computer technology? 📚🧵🪡

From things you’ve always wondered about
to subjects you didn’t know existed. Our speakers are here to spark something new. Don't miss this and more next week with at Mean Doses (tix in bio!)

From things you’ve always wondered aboutto subjects you didn’t know existed. Our speakers are here to spark something ne...
15/01/2026

From things you’ve always wondered about
to subjects you didn’t know existed. Our speakers are here to spark something new.

Good conversations need room to breathe.That’s why all TCS events are ticketed 🔐🎟️ Secure yours via Eventbrite (link in ...
13/01/2026

Good conversations need room to breathe.
That’s why all TCS events are ticketed 🔐

🎟️ Secure yours via Eventbrite (link in bio) — limited capacity, no door sales.

Curiosity continues outside the classroom. 📚🍻
11/01/2026

Curiosity continues outside the classroom. 📚🍻

When you see caricatures of politicians or celebrities, it’s often instantly recognisable — even when their features are...
10/01/2026

When you see caricatures of politicians or celebrities, it’s often instantly recognisable — even when their features are wildly exaggerated. So how does a caricaturist capture someone’s likeness while bending reality so far?

In this lecture, writer, director, and artist Charlie Faulks explores how caricatures are built: breaking down the mechanics of likeness, exaggeration, and visual shorthand. Through examples of well-known politicians and celebrities alongside their caricature counterparts, Charlie reveals how artists decide what to exaggerate — and why it works. Watch Charlie demonstrate these ideas in real time as he draws caricatures live!

The Curious Society, Vol. I
📍 Mean Doses
66 Tory Street, Wellington
📅 28 January, Doors open: 6.30 pm
🎤 Charlie Faulks ()
🎟 Tickets live: https://tcs-theartofcaricature.eventbrite.co.nz

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