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Will Tickner

May 275 min read

Do Not Swim at Breaker Bay

and Other Times I've Almost Died Eulogised by Will Tickner (he/him)) Hello, my name is Will. I’m a second year in Theatre and Film, I am...

Why Are You Scared? Isn't This What You Wanted?

Kaleb Evans-Lao

May 273 min read

Why Are You Scared? Isn't This What You Wanted?

Words by Kaleb Evans-Lao Photos by Kohika Creative Let's make one thing clear: this article will be discussing Animegao Kigurumi. If you...

Will Irvine

May 274 min read

And Still…..

The evolving politics of the UFC CW: Sexual and physical violence, racism. Words by Will Irvine (he/him) Cleveland, 2016. The arena is...

My Favourite Spineless Creature: The Peripatus

Dan Moskovitz

May 274 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...

Josh Robinson

May 203 min read

Disconnected Māori; A simple nullity

Words by Josh Robinson (He/Him) | Ngāti Ranginui I didn't know if I was Māori. I didn't grow up knowing my whakapapa, iwi, or hapū,...

Tīpuna, Te Tiriti and the Three-Headed Taniwha

Hemi Pinford-Whanga

May 202 min read

Tīpuna, Te Tiriti and the Three-Headed Taniwha

Hemi Pinford-Whanga | Ngāi Tūhoe, Waikato-Tainui Since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840, we as Māori have endured a legacy...

The Difference Between Me and Friends Going to Waitangi vs the Government

Rosa Hibbert-Schooner

May 202 min read

The Difference Between Me and Friends Going to Waitangi vs the Government

Rosa Hibbert-Schooner | Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Awa Graduate from Te Puna Wānaka o Ara, Te Tohu Ohoka They come to talk. To...

Te Waikamihi Lambert

May 204 min read

Treaty partners: VUWSA x NT

Te Waikamihi Lambert | Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāpuhi Ngāi Tauira—Māori Students Association at Te Herenga Waka—represents...

Teddy O'Neill

May 204 min read

Te Tiriti 101

Words by Teddy O'Neill (he/it/ia) | Ngāpuhi Kia ora koutou, and welcome to Te Tiriti 101. This feature is supposed to teach you all...

Guest Writer

May 203 min read

I a te rā, i a te rā

On the daily, I’m constantly having to justify the value and investment in our culture. I’m asked to fit a template not suited to us, not...

Tagata o le Moana mō Tangata Whenua: A Guide for Pasifika on How to be Allies

Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynold

May 203 min read

Tagata o le Moana mō Tangata Whenua: A Guide for Pasifika on How to be Allies

Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynolds (she/they) — Tahitian (Ra’iātea, Taha’a, Huahine) and Norfolk Islander As Pasifika in Aotearoa, we’ve been lucky...

Standing On Principle: Keeping The University on its Tiriti Toes

Meegan Hall

May 203 min read

Standing On Principle: Keeping The University on its Tiriti Toes

A university statute may not strike you as the most exciting topic, but our Te Tiriti o Waitangi Statute is pretty unique.

Jasmine Starr

May 134 min read

Bird of the Year

Called by Jasmine Starr | In partnership with Forest and Bird Youth What makes a truly magnificent bird? Is it their call? Their...

Plastic Fantastic: Navigating Māori Identity in a Synthetic Society

Dani Maylam

May 135 min read

Plastic Fantastic: Navigating Māori Identity in a Synthetic Society

Dani Maylam, (She/Her) | Ngāti Porou Whakataukī: “Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.” With your basket and my basket, the...

Animal Jam: Furry MMO, or Capitalist Hellscape?

Teddy O'Neill

May 133 min read

Animal Jam: Furry MMO, or Capitalist Hellscape?

Barked by Teddy (He/it/ia) (A small caveat: this article is about Animal Jam Classic, not Animal Jam: Play Wild.) Be honest with me, who...

Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynold

May 136 min read

Making Waves on Norfolk Island

Words by Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynolds (she/they) So the world’s on fucking fire, and we’re all gonna drown. We’ve just had the hottest March...

Will Irvine

May 133 min read

Jagged Little Pill

What Happens When Pharmac Tries to Murder You? CW: Mentions of suicide, mental health Words by Will Irvine (he/him) I’m awoken by the...

Prunella Azzahra

May 62 min read

Stage & Dance Guide!

Curated by Prunella Azzahra (she/her) New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season - Liminal Friday 10th May - Friday 17th May...

Kate Seager

May 62 min read

Centrefold Competition Winners!

Judged by Kate Seager (she/her) 1st Place - Kate Campbell Kia ora, Ko Kate tōku ingoa. Nō Perth me India ōku tīpuna. Having an art...

Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson

May 64 min read

Koroseta—A Response

Words by Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson (she/her) I arrived early, and searched for a seat to perch on while sipping on a generous...

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