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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.
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...
Will Tickner
May 27, 20245 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...
Kaleb Evans-Lao
May 27, 20243 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...
Will Irvine
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 27, 20244 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,...
Josh Robinson
May 20, 20243 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...
Hemi Pinford-Whanga
May 20, 20242 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...
Rosa Hibbert-Schooner
May 20, 20242 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...
Te Waikamihi Lambert
May 20, 20244 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...
Teddy O'Neill
May 20, 20244 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...
Guest Writer
May 20, 20243 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...
Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynold
May 20, 20243 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.
Meegan Hall
May 20, 20243 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...
Jasmine Starr
May 13, 20244 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...
Dani Maylam
May 13, 20245 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...
Teddy O'Neill
May 13, 20243 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...
Mauatua Fa’ara-Reynold
May 13, 20246 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...
Will Irvine
May 13, 20243 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...
Prunella Azzahra
May 6, 20242 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...
Kate Seager
May 6, 20242 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...
Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson
May 6, 20244 min read
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