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Welcome to the Salient blog! Here you'll find every piece of writing we've published this year. Browse by category, or just go for a scroll.
Ngāi Tauira: Mana Wahine
In the Māori world, the understanding and expression of feminism weave through the rich cultural fabric.
Shay McEwan
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Ngāi Tauira: Delight
In the heart of the city, where the lights glow bright,
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Lies a place of delight, beneath the moonlight.
Guest Writer
Aug 12, 20241 min read
A Little Birdie Told Me
This week's moot: to flat with friends, or strangers?
Salient Mag
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Pacific Nations and Languages: Kūki 'Airani—Cook Islands
Last week was ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani—Cook Islands Māori Language Week!
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
Aug 12, 20242 min read
EDITORIAL: i am so sick of waffles
Right now, it’s a busy time for food in our city.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 12, 20241 min read
UniQ: Old Country, New Country
When I was a kid, my classmates would joke that I was being kidnapped when my mother picked me up from school.
Goose
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Pacific Nations & Languages: Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands are thought to have been settled around 4000 years ago by early Micronesian voyagers.
Salient Mag
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Pacific Nations and Languages: French Polynesia and Norfolk Island
Welcome back to Salient’s Pacific language learning! This week we have French Polynesia and Norfolk Island.
Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynold
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Ngāi Tauira: Save Teahupo’o. Protect the Reef!
As the 2024 Olympic Games draw closer, a wave of concern is rising from the residents of Tahiti.
Te Waikamihi Lambert
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Guide To Pasifika Small Businesses
Gem Smile (IG: @_gemsmile_) Tooth gems are semi—permanent. The gems are non-abrasive, there is no drilling or permanent damage....
Guest Writer
Jul 22, 20241 min read
A Guide To: Pasi Bangers 🎶🕺🏾
A Guide To: Pasi Bangers 🎶🕺🏾
Guest Writer
Jul 22, 20241 min read
A Queer Invitation to Come Out
I’ve been invited to a Chappell Roan-themed birthday this week, and I am hyped.
Sterling Jones
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Thursdays in Black: Challenging Norms: Language and the Queer Experience™
How many times have you heard something that made you feel uncomfortable? Something that could be problematic?
Dylan Van Heerden
Jul 15, 20242 min read
A Vision for Gender Neutral and Inclusive Legal Language
Words by VUW Rainbow Law Students Society 2024 The law applies to all of us. It should be written in an inclusive and accessible way to...
Guest Writer
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Pacific Nations and Languages: Republic of Kiribati (Tungaru)
Welcome back to our very special project! This year at Salient we decided we wanted to celebrate our Pasifika language weeks
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
Jul 8, 20242 min read
NT: Son of the Tribe
Words by: Mana Puketapu Hokianga | Te Atiawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Poporo, Ngāti Ruapani Listen to the song “Māori boy” by...
Guest Writer
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Some kōrero on Matariki & Puanga
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows (she/her/ia) Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi - Ngāti Hine, Tūhoe Despite growing up in Murihiku (known for being makariri)...
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
Jul 8, 20243 min read
Pacific Nations and Languages: Gagana Sāmoa
Welcome back to another week of Pacific Nations and Languages! This week is Gagana Sāmoa (Sāmoan) Language week, so obviously we have to...
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
May 27, 20242 min read
Artist Profile: @smushedavocado
Artist Profile @smushedavocado Talked through by Phoebe Robertson (she/her) In the heart of Wellington's tattoo scene, Tim, known to his...
Phoebe Robertson
May 27, 20242 min read
Te Tiriti o Waitangiweto
Nā Te Mana Ākonga The weaponization of Pākehā tears are the most dangerous weapons to ever befall Aotearoa; more dangerous than our patu,...
Guest Writer
May 20, 20242 min read
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