The Storyteller—Vincent O’Malley | 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Growing up without Aotearoa’s history on the syllabus, alumnus Dr Vincent O’Malley FRSNZ set out to uncover the stories that shape our nation. In this conversation with Carol Hirschfeld, he shares his journey as a historian, his advocacy for teaching New Zealand history in schools, and the belief that understanding our past empowers young people and strengthens communities today. Recorded at the University’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards event at Ngā Mokopuna and Te Tumu Herenga Waka marae on Thursday, 18 October 2025. Learn more about Vincent's journey here: https://tinyurl.com/yyrp6czp