The socialist society hosts regular educational and social events in Canterbury, Wellington, and Otago.
Our events are open to all and free to attend.
The Ernie Abbott Memorial Lecture 2026 – Give Me A Reason by CTU President Sandra Grey
April 14, 2026 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Events, Public Lecture, Wellington
At the 2025 Labour Party conference, Council of Trade Unions (CTU) President Sandra Grey challenged Labour to “give workers a…
International Women’s Day: Declaring a Nitrate Emergency
March 11, 2026 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Canterbury, Events, Public Lecture
Vicky Southworth was a regional councillor at Environment Canterbury for 6 years (2019 to 2022). Prior to this she gained…
Against All Odds: A Public Talk on the Past, Present, and Future of Social Movements in Indonesia
March 10, 2026 6:00 pm-March 3, 2026 9:00 pm
Events, Open Discussion, Public Lecture
The Wellington Socialist Society Presents - Against All Odds: A Public Talk on the Past, Present, and Future of Social…
Standing Orders: Social(ist) Drinks
February 25, 2026 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
NOTE: as per the decision made at our 2025 AGM, this social drinks event will now take place on the…
Show Debate: ‘The CSS should be involved in electoral politics…’
February 11, 2026 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
It’s a question that comes up at least once per year: should the Canterbury Socialist Society enter into a more…
Book Launch: ‘It’s Not My Fault: Memoir of Graeme Clarke’
February 10, 2026 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
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…
CSS Presents: A Very Merry Quizmas!
December 10, 2025 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
The Canterbury Socialist Society welcomes you to our famous Christmas Quiz. Get your team together or join as an individual,…
WSS Christmas Pub Quiz
December 9, 2025 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Welcome to our inaugural Christmas pub quiz hosted by the Wellington Socialist Society to cap off a long year! Have…
Standing orders Social(ist) Drinks
November 26, 2025 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
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…
Fred Evans Memorial Lecture: The Material History of the 1951 Waterfront Dispute by Grace Millar
November 12, 2025 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Canterbury, Events, Public Lecture
On 14 February 1951, waterside workers rejected the shipowners’ wage offer and refused to work overtime. Within two weeks the…
Burnt Out: A Panel Event on the Crisis in Aotearoa’s Public Education
November 11, 2025 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Events, Panel Discussion, Wellington
Education in New Zealand is in a state of crisis. It is fighting a hostile government that does not believe…
Ivor Montagu: Profile of a Stalinist with Dr Russell Campbell
October 7, 2025 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
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…