Our news and events page is a place to stay connected with what is happening across Toi o te Ora. Here you will find upcoming events, opportunities to engage, and updates from across the network.
This includes events, talks, and activities that communities, collaborators, and partners may wish to be part of. It is also a space to share news, celebrate milestones, and highlight the work and relationships that continue to shape the network.

Toi o te Ora Early & Mid Career Researcher Network Think Tank
May 14, 2026
Play, Place, Design & Wellbeing - Our inaugural Think Tank explores how ideas of play, place, design, and wellbeing intersect across a wide range of research and practice areas. While grounded in these themes, the discussion will extend to broader questions of health, behaviour, systems, and wellbeing across disciplines.

Launch of the Toi o te Ora AUT Wellbeing Research Network
The Toi o te Ora - AUT Wellbeing Research Network was officially launched on 8 September 2025 at AUT’s Tukutuku North Campus, marking a key milestone in the advancement of wellbeing research at the university.