Events
Events and public programmes
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand hosts regular events and public programmes to foster community connection, education, and remembrance.
Commemorations
Upcoming
27 January 2027
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Details: National and regional commemorative events will mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Save the date.
Past highlights and legacy
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13 April 2026
Our community gathered across Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch alongside dignitaries, survivors, and descendants to tend the "Flame of Memory."
Yom HaShoah is the designated day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and Heroism, coinciding with the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
Moving addresses were delivered by descendants at all events.
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27 January 2026
Centered on the theme “Bridging the Generations,” the Centre hosted nationwide commemorative ceremonies in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Blenheim, and Christchurch. Notable speakers included Her Excellency the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro (Governor General of New Zealand), Hon Mark Mitchell, Hon Chris Bishop, Chief Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow, and Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby.
The events featured the trailer premiere for our new educational film, We Were Just Children, funded by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
Music
Upcoming
November 2026
Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert
An evening that will leave you in awe.
Wellington: Monday, 9 November 2026
Auckland: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
There are evenings where music simply plays in the background, and then there are nights where music stops time.
This November, prepare for a performance that is raw, deeply moving, and utterly unforgettable. Set in a venue worthy of the nation's finest talent, the 2026 Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert series brings together four extraordinary master musicians for a live experience that will stay with you long after the final applause.
Featuring the world-class Te Kōkī Trio - Inbal Megiddo (cello), Martin Riseley (violin), and Jian Liu (piano) - alongside Professor Kim Cunio (Head of the NZ School of Music, Victoria University). This isn't just a concert; it is a journey of world-class musical artistry and storytelling. They play to honour the pioneering musicians who brought their immense talent to New Zealand, surviving the Holocaust and leaving a legacy of music that still moves audiences to their core today.
You don't need to know classical music to be completely captivated by this night - you just need to be in the room.
An extraordinary cultural experience at an accessible price. Seats are strictly limited.
Talks and presentations
Upcoming
L’Dor V’Dor Speaker Series 2026
Join us on the last Wednesday of the month (March - November) in person or online for our lecture series exploring a diverse range of topics, including Holocaust history, memory and human rights.
Tickets:
$10.00 (+GST and booking fee) per session
$7.00 (+GST and booking fee) for Members
Wednesday 28 October 12PM - 1.30PM
Topic: 'Vera' by Manuela Irianni. From the racial laws to Plaza de Mayo
Speaker: Professor Giacomo Lichtner (Victoria University of Wellington)
Upcoming L’dor V’dor sessions
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In addition, from our archives, you might like to listen to Aubrey Pomerance’s talk at the Holocaust Centre in Dec 2014, about the Jewish Museum Berlin, the building, exhibitions, and the archival Holocaust education programme.
https://soundcloud.com/hcnz-nz/aubrey-pomerance-teaching-the-holocaust-at-the-jewish-museum-berlin
Past Highlights & Legacy
Watch Past Sessions: Missed a previous L’Dor V’Dor speaker event? Full recordings of our past educational presentations are available to watch.
Films
Upcoming
Our new educational documentary for schools. Available for teachers.
More information under Lessons and activities
