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SUMMARY:University Lecture Series : Public Lecture with Hon Tim Brewer\, Inspector General of Defense
DESCRIPTION:University of Waikato – Tauranga and Tompkins Wake present\na special public lecture with Hon Tim Brewer. \nCivilian Oversight of Defence in a Challenging Strategic Environment\nTompkins Wake is proud to sponsor the University of Waikato Public Lecture with Hon Tim Brewer\, recently appointed Inspector-General of Defence. \nIn this timely lecture\, Hon Tim Brewer will explore the importance of civilian oversight of the New Zealand Defence Force\, the legal implications of that oversight\, and what it means in practical terms. \nDrawing on his extensive legal\, judicial and military experience\, he will consider how oversight operates in practice and why it matters for public confidence\, accountability and the rule of law\, placing these issues within the broader context of today’s challenging strategic environment\, where decisions relating to defence\, security and international engagement carry significant legal\, ethical and practical consequences. \nThe lecture will include reflections on real-world examples\, including the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui\, and will examine how independent oversight helps ensure transparency\, responsibility and public trust in matters of national significance. \nHon Tim Brewer brings a rare depth of experience to this discussion. A former High Court Judge\, Crown Solicitor\, Law Commissioner\, Brigadier in the New Zealand Army\, and now Inspector-General of Defence\, he has long-standing expertise in military law\, the law of armed conflict and public accountability. \nThis is a compelling opportunity for members of the legal\, business\, public sector and wider community to hear from one of New Zealand’s most experienced voices at the intersection of law\, defence and public oversight. \nDate: Thursday\, 23 July 2026 \nTime: Drinks and Nibbles from 5.00pm\, Lecture will begin at 5.30pm followed by Q and A \nVenue: Lecture Theatre Level 2\, University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus\, 101 Durham Street \nParking: is available at the Spring Street Carpark; located directly across the road from the campus and is free from 5.00pm \nREGISTER HERE
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LOCATION:University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus 101 Durham Street Tauranga
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SUMMARY:Bislama - A case Study in Language Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:A case study in language ingenuity. \nWith over 130 indigenous languages spoken across its 83 islands\, is Vanuatu the most linguistically diverse nation in the world. Born from contact with European and other Pacific languages\, Bislama is now one of Vanuatu’s official languages. To celebrate Vanuatu Bislama Language Week\, this presentation will explore the history of one of the youngest languages in the world and the ways it is similar\, and different to the languages that played a part in it’s development. \nPresented by Dr Royce Dodd. \nDate: Monday\, 27 July 2026 \nTime: Refreshments from 5.00pm\, Lecture will begin at 5.30pm followed by Q and A \nVenue: Lecture Theatre Level 2\, University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus\, 101 Durham Street \nParking: is available at the Spring Street Carpark; located directly across the road from the campus and is free from 5.00pm \nRESERVE A SPOT 
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