Te Radar and Ruth Spencer discuss their book Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects. This March, Wānaka will be bubbling with conversation, curiosity and connection from the Aspiring Conversations Festival. Aspiring Conversations features more than 30 speakers and performers across 12 events. Aspiring Conversations isn’t just about listening — it’s about connecting, socialising and even a little indulging. So whether you’re after bold ideas, playful debate, or just time for thinking, Aspiring Conversations will be the place for, well ... aspiring conversations.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 07, 2026 15:53 UTC