Dying Matters Week Auckland

Dying Matters Week connects people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support to plan for later life and end-of-life and to navigate grief and loss.

In 2026, events will take place at libraries across Auckland and at other community spaces from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th September.

If you are interested in hosting events in Auckland, check out the Event Toolkit and Hosting Resources pages. To connect with existing event coordinators, please email Allison Bartlett (Auckland), Marama Winder (Whangaparāoa) or Sylvie Haines (Waiheke Island).

2026 Event Programme

Click on the event tiles below to find out more about events taking place around the Auckland region.

Death Without Debt – West Auckland Workshop

5 September 2026 – Auckland

Dying Matters Week – Specialist Panel Discussion

9 September 2026 – Auckland

Paper Flowers – Virtual Movie Screening

10 September 2026 – Online

Losing a Faithful Companion

10 September 2026 – Auckland

Sadness and Grief Workshop

11 September 2026 – Auckland

Death Without Debt – Waiheke

12 September 2026 – Auckland

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