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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.
COOKED, SERVED, ATE
It’s 4:45 PM on a Wednesday night. Across the city of Wellington, hospo workers are preparing for the dinner shift.
Will Irvine
Aug 12, 20244 min read
Bird of the Year - Mātātā
In every photograph, it’s dark eyes probe deep into your soul, planting a thought deep into your mind: “Vote Mātātā for Bird of the Year!"
Jasmine Starr
Aug 12, 20244 min read
The Off Menu Menu
Join Teddy and Kate for a deep dive into the delicious deep cuts of the Off Menu podcast!
Kate Seager
Aug 12, 20245 min read
Will These Dog Treats Get My Friends to Piss Outside?
Inspired by a Spinoff article where author Asia Martusia King tried dog food, I decided to conduct my own experiment.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 12, 20244 min read
Joy in the Mundane—A Love Letter to Pōneke’s Cheese Scones
King amongst the cafe cabinet staples is the cheese scone. Hearty, buttery, and with a sharp kick of toasted cheese
Ethan Rogacion
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Skirmish on the High Seas
The sandwich skirmish isn’t restricted to ye landlubbers! Yo ho, me hearties: Interislander and Bluebridge have thrown their sailor’s hat in
Ethan Rogacion
Aug 12, 20243 min read
The $20 Ghost Waffle
Picture this: it's exam season, and you're hungry, rushing to finish an essay. On Uber Eats you see an influx of unfamiliar restaurants.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 12, 20245 min read
Potato³
Potatoes. We know ‘em, we love ‘em, we eat ‘em. You know the drill. But is it worth it to deviate from the classics?
Jay Lee-Guard
Aug 12, 20243 min read
SOULFUL BITES
“Ăn thêm đi con” is a phrase I hear from my mum at every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It means: “Have some more food, son.”
Te Huihui Tran
Aug 5, 20244 min read
Familiarity, on the Tip of My Tongue
I was perched on my chair, one leg tucked close to my chest (the classic Viet way), pondering an overdue history essay.
Ngân Dang
Aug 5, 20244 min read
The First Border Tourists & Students Need to Cross
Streamlining the visa application process is pivotal in easing mobility. There is a lot of redundancy leading to wasted time, and money.
Rekha Joly
Aug 5, 20244 min read
Carrying the Legacy: The Journey of First-Generation University Students
Our parents made tremendous sacrifices to provide us with opportunities they could only dream about.
Liban Ali
Aug 5, 20242 min read
OCCUPIED: From Guernica to Gaza
In my hands, the echoes of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ take on new life, and transform into a testament to the resilience of the Palestinian people
Ali Al Omari
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Moving Pictures, Moving People: Films About Migrancy
The last few years have seen a major uptick in beautiful and heart-wrenching immigrant films.
Guy van Egmond
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Nowhere Girl
I was born in Henderson, Auckland to Fiji Indian immigrant parents. When I was ten, we moved to Fiji for three years.
Jia Sharma
Aug 5, 20244 min read
The Oppressed State of Eretria
When I think of Eritrea, my heart fills with love for my people; simultaneously, it shatters because of my love for them.
Asmeret Kahasay Neguse
Aug 5, 20247 min read
Liberty Veiled: A Reflection On Palestinian Censorship
The Lady of Liberty, wrapped in the iconic Palestinian kuffiyeh, stands as a testament to the indomitable will of the oppressed.
Ali Al Omari
Aug 5, 20242 min read
The Hidden Costs of Sporting Success
The Olympics often stir a sense of national pride—but how often do we consider the human cost behind those medals?
Ash Buick
Jul 29, 20243 min read
Club Sports
All you strong soldiers that brave town every Saturday night deserve so much more recognition for your hard work and sacrifice.
Jia Sharma
Jul 29, 20244 min read
Breaking The Ice: A New Era For Women’s Ice Hockey
The PHWL, launched in January, marks a historic milestone as the first top-level professional hockey league for women.
Ryan Cleland
Jul 29, 20244 min read
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