The Peacemaker—David Harland | 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Diplomat and alumnus Dr David Harland has worked in some of the world’s most challenging conflict zones, through his work at the United Nations and as Executive Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. In this conversation with Carol Hirschfeld, he reflects on a career dedicated to peacebuilding, showing how the courage to talk with everyone, even adversaries, can bring hope and stability to divided communities. Recorded at the University’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards event at Ngā Mokopuna and Te Tumu Herenga Waka marae on Thursday 18 October 2025. Read more about David's journey from Bachelor of Arts graduate to award-winning diplomat here: https://tinyurl.com/mh49zs4z

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2026 WSBG Dean's Conversation—Working in New Zealand, Youth and the Future

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