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Future of Health: Where Aotearoa leads next

17 February 2026 - 17 February 2026

5:30–7 pm

Region(s): Auckland

Type(s): presentations

Health is changing fast, and so are the expectations. Join AUT at their North Campus for a conversation on how technology, research, equity and people will redefine care in the years ahead. Hear sharp insights from leaders driving innovation and tackling the toughest questions in health.

Panel speakers

  • Professor Brett Cowan, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean/Tumuaki, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT

  • Dean Cowles, Head of Hauora Māori & Cultural Safety, Southern Cross Healthcare and AUT alumnus

  • Mark Rainford, Vice President of Product Strategy and Ecosystem, Orion Health and AUT alumnus

  • Associate Professor Rachel Macdiarmid, Acting Head of School of Nursing, AUT

  • James Baxtor, Clinical Director at Foot Mechanics Group

  • Dr Martin Chadwick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora

Facilitator

  • Matthew Carroll, Head of School, Allied Health and Professor of Podiatry, AUT

Location: AUT North Campus, AF Building, 113 - Foyer Space, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland,

For more information: www.aut.ac.nz/events/future-of-health-where-aotearoa-leads-next

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Published: 1 February 2026
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