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Upcoming workshops

AI 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Online Workshop)
POPULAR
Online
Workshops
Technological Impact
14 Sep 2026, 10:00am–11:30am
$15.00 per person
Seeing the City Differently: Analysis, Vision and the Power of Drawing
Auckland
Workshops
The Built World
14 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
The Secret Life of Colour Workshop
Hawkes Bay
Workshops
Creative Arts
15 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
The Accidental Nomad: Shifting Paradigms from Antarctica to Uganda
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Workshops
World Experiences
16 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
Inside Eden Garden: Exploring Auckland’s Forest Garden Wonderland
SOLD OUT
Auckland
Workshops
The Natural WorldFlora and Fauna
16 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
Walking the Track: An Insider's Guide to New Zealand's Premier Racecourse
Auckland
Workshops
SportsThe Need for Speed
17 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
Let's talk film workshop
Hawkes Bay
Workshops
Creative Arts
17 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
The Things We Leave Behind: Stories, Value and Passing On the Things That Matter
Auckland
Workshops
Creative ArtsHistory
21 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
King Henry VIII: Power, Progeniture, and Propaganda
POPULAR
Auckland
Workshops
History
22 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
Feed Your Brain: How Your Gut Shapes Memory, Mood, and Mental Sharpness
Hawkes Bay
Workshops
Society & Us The Natural World
22 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
Leaps of Faith and French Mistakes: Rewriting the Script in Your 50s and 60s Workshop
Hawkes Bay
Workshops
World Experiences
23 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person
The Art of Paper Flowers
POPULAR
Auckland
Workshops
Creative ArtsFlora and Fauna
23 Sep 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
$55.00 per person

Upcoming learning lunches

Adele Rose, CEO of 3R - Leading the Circular Economy
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
The Natural World
22 Sep 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Lifesaving care in the air: Inside the New Zealand Air Ambulance Service
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
The Need for SpeedHealth & Wellbeing
24 Sep 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Professor Duncan Reid: Beyond the Podium: Stories from the Frontline of Elite Sport Learning Lunch
POPULAR
Auckland
Learning lunch
Sports
13 Oct 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Dr Louise Speedy: From Medical Student to Military Major Learning Lunch
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
World ExperiencesHealth & Wellbeing
15 Oct 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Annah Stretton Learning Lunch - A Life in Full: Curiosity, Contribution and the Courage to Keep Expanding
POPULAR
Morrinsville
Learning lunch
Society & Us Health & Wellbeing
29 Oct 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Shea McAleese OLY: The Evolution of a Four-Time Olympian Learning Lunch
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
SportsThe Human Mind
30 Oct 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Francky Godinho: From Soil to Plate: A Vegetable Garden Tour and Seasonal Learning Lunch
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
Flora and Fauna Culinary Experiences
3 Nov 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Dr. Inge Haselsteiner: Humanity in Medicine - Empowering the Lost Women Learning Lunch
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
World ExperiencesHealth & Wellbeing
26 Nov 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Everybody Eats: A Seat at the Table: Food, Community & Connection
POPULAR
Auckland
Learning lunch
Culinary Experiences
8 Dec 2026, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person
Tony Martin: From Seedling to Sensation - How New Zealand Creates the Apples and Pears of the Future Learning Lunch
Hawkes Bay
Learning lunch
Scientific AdvancesTechnological ImpactHealth & Wellbeing
10 Mar 2027, 11:00am–1:30pm
$95.00 per person

Upcoming experiences

History 5-week Course
Auckland
Experiences
History
1 Sep–6 Oct 2026
$220.00 per person
Flora & Fauna 4-week Course
Auckland
Experiences
Flora and Fauna The Natural World
9–30 Sep 2026
$220.00 per person
World Experiences 6-week workshop series
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
World Experiences
9 Sep–14 Oct 2026
$330.00 per person
Creative Arts & Music 5-week Course
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
Creative ArtsThe World of Music
17 Sep–16 Oct 2026
$330.00 per person
Society, Culture and Human Behaviour 6-week workshop series
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
Culture & Human BehaviourThe Human Mind
22 Sep–27 Oct 2026
$330.00 per person
Learning Adventure & Lunch: Norsewear - Turning Around an Iconic Kiwi Brand
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
The Built World
14 Oct 2026, 9:30am–3:00pm
$200.00 per person
The World of Music 6-week Course
Auckland
Experiences
The World of Music
14 Oct–18 Nov 2026
$330.00 per person
Learning Adventure: A Journey of Peace and Heritage: Kopua Monastery & Paper Mulberry Café
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
Society & Us
24 Nov 2026, 9:15am–3:00pm
$200.00 per person
The Built World 6-week course
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
The Built World
21 Jan–25 Feb 2027
$330.00 per person
Culinary 6-week course
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
Culinary Experiences
2 Mar–6 Apr 2027
$330.00 per person
Learning Adventure: A Journey of Peace and Heritage: Kopua Monastery & Paper Mulberry Café
POPULAR
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
Society & Us
4 Mar 2027, 9:15am–3:00pm
$200.00 per person
The Living World 6-week course
Hawkes Bay
Experiences
The Natural World
4 Mar–8 Apr 2027
$330.00 per person

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.

Don't miss out on the hints, podcasts, and experiences everyone in our community is talking about

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

Choose from a number of unique formats designed to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences.

Workshops

Learn from different experts focused on topics across a defined theme. Sessions run for two hours across a range of inspiring venues.

  • 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
Experiences

Fancy immersing yourself in a particular topic or theme? We have 3 options to choose from. A day of learning: 4 expert speakers in one location, adventure: a full day out and about to exciting locations with lunch, or our longer 5-6 week courses.

  • A day of learning with 4 different expert speakers in a set location
  • Full day of exploration to exciting locations with experts - lunch provided
  • 5-6 week courses (2 hours a week) - go deep on your favourite topic

What should I expect from the Workshops?

Love Heart workshops are designed to help participants explore fascinating subjects in the company of leading experts and other curious minds.

Our speakers bring a wealth of professional, academic, or lived experience, sharing insights that inform, inspire, and encourage discussion. Speaker biographies and details can be found on each individual workshop page.

All workshops are designed to be engaging and accessible for everyone, regardless of prior knowledge or experience. Whether you're discovering a topic for the first time or deepening an existing interest, you'll leave with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations.

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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.

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What should I expect from a Learning Experience?

Learning Experiences are a range of six-week courses, online sessions or full-day, immersive experiences where participants board a bus and travel together to learn directly from experts in the field.

Six-week Courses
One overarching topic like World Experiences, Technological Impact, Creative Arts, Flora and Fauna etc with a different expert speaker each week - go deep on your learning and get to know a great community of learners.

Online Sessions:
Grab a cuppa, settle in on Zoom and we'll deliver a workshop online to you in the comfort of your home or workplace.

Full-day Learning Experiences
These include 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 throughout the day.

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Testimonials

Hi Team,
I loved this mornings seminar. It was very informative and presented with such clarity that everyone whatever their knowledge level would have gained from it.
Frances is an absolutely charming as well as highly competent communicator
Carolyn

The speakers were all very good and their content elicited good conversation between us when we reflected on the session of the day.
It was stimulating and gave us a sense of what fabulous ventures are happening in our community. This is a healthy concept and serves a variety of people in our community.

Jonathan & Helen, Hawkes Bay local

Both Raewyn and I attended the first Love Heart Hawke’s Bay event: A Taste of Mastery: Learning Lunch with Mike Henley MW.
It was fantastic and we both enjoyed the food and the very interesting talk by Mike. A great start to what I am sure will be many more well-attended and informative and entertaining events from Love Heart.


Michael Fowler, Deputy Mayor Hastings District Council

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