The socialist society hosts regular educational and social events in Canterbury, Wellington, and Otago.
Our events are open to all and free to attend.
February 25, 2026 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Standing Orders: Social(ist) Drinks
NOTE: as per the decision made at our 2025 AGM, this social drinks event will now take place on the…
February 11, 2026 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Show Debate: ‘The CSS should be involved in electoral politics…’
It’s a question that comes up at least once per year: should the Canterbury Socialist Society enter into a more…
February 10, 2026 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Book Launch: ‘It’s Not My Fault: Memoir of Graeme Clarke’
Events, Open Discussion, Public Lecture, Wellington
Join the Wellington Socialist Society and Rebel Press for the launch of Graeme Clarke’s memoir “It’s Not My Fault.” Graeme…
December 10, 2025 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
CSS Presents: A Very Merry Quizmas!
The Canterbury Socialist Society welcomes you to our famous Christmas Quiz. Get your team together or join as an individual,…
December 9, 2025 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
WSS Christmas Pub Quiz
Welcome to our inaugural Christmas pub quiz hosted by the Wellington Socialist Society to cap off a long year! Have…
November 26, 2025 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Standing orders Social(ist) Drinks
Punky Brewster Craft Beer Fillery
As per the decision at our AGM we will be having these social events on the fourth Wednesday of every…
November 12, 2025 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Fred Evans Memorial Lecture: The Material History of the 1951 Waterfront Dispute by Grace Millar
Canterbury, Events, Public Lecture
On 14 February 1951, waterside workers rejected the shipowners’ wage offer and refused to work overtime. Within two weeks the…
November 11, 2025 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Burnt Out: A Panel Event on the Crisis in Aotearoa’s Public Education
Events, Panel Discussion, Wellington
Education in New Zealand is in a state of crisis. It is fighting a hostile government that does not believe…
October 7, 2025 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Ivor Montagu: Profile of a Stalinist with Dr Russell Campbell
Events, Public Lecture, Wellington
The son of a wealthy British peer, Ivor Montagu (1904–1984) rebelled against his privileged background, becoming a pioneer of film…
October 4, 2025 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Letter-writing for Palestine
Kia ora koutou, Join Teachers for Palestine Aotearoa and Wellington Socialist Society and get down to Bedlam and Squalor after…
September 26, 2025 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Monthly(ish) Social Drinks
Kia ora Comrades, Come one, come all to our monthly(ish) social drinks. Whether you’re a member or a fellow traveller,…
September 9, 2025 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Breaking Fallow Ground: The Return of the Alliance Party with Victor Billot and Tom Roud
Chaired discussion, Events, Wellington
The Alliance Party, once a strong force in Aotearoa’s electoral landscape, has returned from a decade in hibernation to contest…