Catalyst Kōrero with quantum physicist Professor David Hutchinson, December 1 The semiconductor industry – your computer, your phone, your TV, all communication – is underpinned by quantum physics developed during the first quantum revolution, from the 1950s to 1970s. The second quantum revolution is happening now, says quantum physicist Otago University Professor David Hutchinson.  And […]

Catalyst Kōrero, September 3, The Rees Hotel Queenstown, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The Government’s recently released Tourism Policy Statement sets out ambitious goals including doubling tourism export value by 2034, improving productivity, sustainable tourism and community support. But what does it mean for Queenstown, for the wider New Zealand tourism industry, and for the people […]

Catalyst Kōrero, Thursday September 17, 6.30 – 8 pm, Hilton Hotel Queenstown NZ has issues. An unfunded retirement system and ageing population. Not enough homes. Not enough capital. What if we could save our way to a better future? Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub believes we can, despite the many headwinds from inflation, unemployment and […]