Love Heart

Old enough to know. Young enough to learn.

Join New Zealand's most vibrant learning community for active, curious adults aged 60+. Insightful topics, expert speakers, and great company.

Where curiosity never retires.

Humans were born to wonder. To ponder. To think and to learn. Learning doesn't have an ending, and wisdom comes with the ability to stay informed. Love Heart is a social learning community that brings people together to engage in a wide range of topics and themes. Each learning experience is unique and provides participants the chance to hear from experts or to contribute to conversations that spark new understanding. Our courses, speakers, venues and locations are constantly changing, providing learning that is situational, engaging and built with a sense of adventure. We are committed to bringing people together with experts who share their knowledge, experience and talents to create memorable learning experiences that are welcoming, relevant, and impactful.

Discover a new world of ideas, forge genuine connections, and explore subjects that will expand your mind and build understanding. All learning experiences are delivered live and in person.

Ready to expand your horizons?

No prep, no assessments – just great learning and connection.

Choose from three unique formats designed to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences.

6-week courses

Immerse yourself in a subject area over 6 x weekly sessions. Learn from different experts focused on topics across a defined theme. Sessions run for two hours across a range of inspiring venues. Each course is held in the same venue across the 6 weeks.

  • Weekly 2-hour sessions
  • Inspiring expert instructors
  • In-depth conversations
Learning lunches

Engage in stimulating discussion led by a subject expert over a delicious lunch. Experience a wide range of venues situated across the region, where location, great food and amazing conversation meet.

  • Learn from subject experts over lunch
  • Lunch included
  • The chance to connect and broaden your knowledge
Adventures

Fancy a field trip? Learning adventures beyond the classroom with guided excursions to fascinating locations that bring topics to life. Hosted by a member of the Love Heart team and accompanied by an expert in their field.

  • Full day of exploration to exciting locations
  • Bus or Van transportation included from central location
  • Lunch and snacks provided

What should I expect from the Six-Week Courses?

Six-Week Courses enable participants to delve into subjects of interest. Six-week courses focus on a specific theme or overarching topic. Each of the six sessions presents a different perspective on the topic, delivered by a different expert. Each session is a standalone session, and does not require you to have attended the previous week. The location of the course generally stays the same over all six weeks; however, venues do change between course topics to provide a range of location options across each city and region. Most sessions run between 10 am - 12 midday.

The speakers bring in-depth knowledge, experience or academic expertise to share with the group, presenting and discussing topics to build a deeper understanding. Speaker profiles can be found on each separate event.

All sessions are designed for everyone, regardless of prior knowledge of the subject matter. Individual course sessions can also be booked through the website.

What should I expect from a Learning Lunch?

Combine the pleasure of a great meal with the joy of sharing knowledge. Led by an expert in their field, Learning Lunches are relaxed, convivial events held at wonderful venues where lunch is served with fascinating insights on a compelling topic. A perfect blend of nourishment and knowledge — stimulating conversation, warm company, and a memorable experience. The lunch venues range from private rooms in cafes and restaurants to venues where catering will be provided.

The range of venues is as broad as the conversations that are held within them. Learning lunches are more casual than the 6-week courses, and generally do not include formal presentations. A Love Heart facilitator hosts the special guest speaker, who will discuss their experience or their subject over the course of the meal. These speakers are known experts in their field, who bring insights, wisdom and experience to share with guests.

Each lunch includes either a set menu, a buffet or shared platters, depending on the venue. Dietary requests can be accommodated if ordered in advance. As with all Love Heart experiences, come alone or with a friend. Making new connections is a key aspect of our learning options.

What should I expect from a Learning Adventure?

Learning Adventures are full-day, immersive experiences where participants board a bus and travel together to learn directly from experts in the field. Each Learning Adventure includes one to three different locations, based upon a curated theme. At each venue or location, an expert guide will share their knowledge to deepen your understanding of the topic. Depending on the destination, one or more speakers may contribute through the day.

Each adventure starts by boarding a bus or van departing from a central location. In some instances, two pick-up points may be offered. Most adventures run from between five and six hours, depending on travel distance. Please allow some flexibility for return times, as they are traffic-dependent. A sit-down or packed lunch is included in the learning adventure fee. Please dress comfortably with shoes suitable for walking. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, such as rain jackets or thermal layers. Where a level of fitness is required, or where there are stairs or access challenges, these will be outlined on the event booking profile. Most importantly, these learning adventures are designed for fun, interaction and the chance to see some truly amazing places, develop new knowledge and meet new friends.

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Upcoming 6-week courses

Society and Us 6-week course
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Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseSociety and Us
6 May–10 Jun 2026
$400 per person
Technological Impact 6-week course
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseTechnological Impact
7 May–11 Jun 2026
$400 per person
Society and Us 6-week Single Session (Re-imagining Education)
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseSociety and Us
13 May 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$85 per person
Technological Impact - Single Session (Nature First AI)
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseTechnological Impact
14 May 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$85 per person
Technological Impact - Single Session (Evolution of the Internet and Digitisation)
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseTechnological Impact
21 May 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$85 per person
Technological Impact - Single Session (Generative AI Models among Indigenous Rangatahi)
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseTechnological Impact
28 May 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$85 per person
Society & Us 6-week Course
Auckland
6-Week CourseSociety and Us
4 Jun–9 Jul 2026
$400 per person
Technological Impact - Single Session (Cyber Security)
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseTechnological Impact
4 Jun 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$85 per person
The World of Music 6-week Course
Auckland
6-Week CourseThe World of Music
10 Jun–15 Jul 2026
$400 per person
Technological Impact - Single Session (Internet of Things)
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseTechnological Impact
11 Jun 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$85 per person
History 6-week course
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Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseHistory
16 Jun–21 Jul 2026
$400 per person
Flora and Fauna 6-week course
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
6-Week CourseFlora and Fauna
18 Jun–23 Jul 2026
$400 per person

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