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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.
Dan Moskovitz
Oct 7, 20248 min read
"To save the ocean we're going to have to kill the ocean"
Aotea Great Barrier Island’s lonely fight against the seaweed threatening it’s livelihood.
Dan Moskovitz
Sep 30, 20242 min read
EXCLUSIVE: GWRC Mulls Altering Climate Targets
Greater Wellington Regional Council is looking at scrapping its pledge to be climate-neutral by 2030 and climate-positive by 2035.
Dan Moskovitz
Sep 23, 20243 min read
CNZ: Sticking it to The Man Since ‘59
65 years young, and with a unique voyage to being the advocacy group it is today, Consumer New Zealand is a useful organization to be aware
Dan Moskovitz
Sep 9, 20242 min read
The Robots Are Coming For Your Parliament
Parliament has no requirement for a human to write a submission.
Dan Moskovitz
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Flu at the Zoo
By Dan Moskovitz (He/Him) The avian pandemic bird flu has gone worldwide over the past few years, leaving millions of dead birds and...
Dan Moskovitz
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Metlink Still Doesn't Like Ōwhiro Bay (or te reo)
By Dan Moskovitz (He/Him) While Metlink reports an overall 79% satisfaction with its public transport service, public transport advocacy...
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 29, 20242 min read
The Birdies Are Vaxxed!
DOC’s native bird vaccination trial against avian influenza has succeeded in its first stage.
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Student Health On Break From Pipitea Campus
Student Health has gone exclusive with Kelburn campus, temporarily leaving Pipitea citing a GP shortage.
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 29, 20244 min read
We Ball
What can we expect from the 41 men and women representing Kiwi footy in France?
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 22, 20243 min read
A New PM, but Not a New Era: the New Solomon Government
In April the Solomon Islands went to the polls. It came out with a new leader, but not a new government.
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 15, 20243 min read
New Pandemic Drops?
The Department of Conservation’s budget for bird flu preparation—the deadly avian pandemic sweeping the globe—is just $73000
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Kiwis Fight Furry Allegations
While in Melbourne last month, I came across a store selling Cadbury chocolate as part of a promotion called “Furry Friends.”
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 8, 20242 min read
TERF Panel Sparks Community Backlash
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) Rutherford House will host a panel discussion of TERFs on Tuesday night after Te Herenga Waka greenlit their...
Dan Moskovitz
May 27, 20244 min read
My Favourite Spineless Creature: The Peripatus
Lovingly Crafted by Dan Moskovitz (he/him) In the undergrowth, there is a predator. Silently waiting, it eventually senses its prey. A...
Dan Moskovitz
May 24, 20243 min read
Metlink Encourages Early Bedtimes for Students—Without Consultation
Night buses to be phased out from October DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) Students having a night out will soon no longer be able to take the...
Dan Moskovitz
May 20, 20243 min read
Shots, Shots Shots Shots Shots!
But for Birds DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) It’s a pandemic’s decade, and we’re living through it. First came COVID-19—still going strong...
Dan Moskovitz
May 13, 20245 min read
Russia's War Against Ukraine: Where the World Stands
DAN MOSKOVTIZ (HE/HIM) Russia’s war against Ukraine has earned near-universal sympathy from the West for the Ukrainian cause. Even while...
Dan Moskovitz
May 13, 20242 min read
Phoenix Eye-Up Championship Win
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) If you asked any Wellington Phoenix Men fan if they’d take a second-place finish at the start of the season, they...
Dan Moskovitz
May 6, 20242 min read
Pay-to-Play System: Why Do Academic Transcripts Cost Money?
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) There are two things worth their weight in gold when applying for graduate roles: your academic transcript, and...
Dan Moskovitz
May 6, 20242 min read
Council Agreement with Reading Cinemas Fails For… Reasons
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) The heart of Courtney Place will stay dead, after a council agreement to reopen Reading Cinema fell through....
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