New term kicks off with student elections
The 2020 MAWSA student elections kicked off on the 10th of September with a presidential debate.
The Unlonely Woman Uncovered
She’s witty, honest and rather sexually orientated - and ‘The Unlonely Woman’ has finally come out!
Hundreds stand in support of Ollie Langridge on his 100th day of protest
“I just can’t keep pretending that this stuff is not happening, so I came and I stood here with my sign on the lawn. I refused to move. It was the best thing I could think of at the time.”
Albany student swimming in London Championships
People watch the Olympics to see the world’s best athletes in a given sport, while they watch the Paralympics to say, ‘good for them’ — not really looking at us as serious athletes.”
ASA Ball 2019: Did the Roaring 20s compare to last year’s success?
On Saturday 24th August, Albany students abandoned their 8am lecture attire of pyjama pants and a hoodie to dress glamorously for the Albany Student Association’s annual Ball.
Behind the ball: Massey Digitals’ big night out
Massey Wellington club Massey Digital were given the opportunity to film the night’s event, which was held this year on August 9th.
Add it to the pile: Compostable packaging to be sent to landfill
Wellington City Council announced in late June they would no longer accept any compostable packaging that contained polylactide (PLA) or cornstarch.
Sexism in STEM organisations
Through Debalina’s research, one case stood out where a female engineer was denied access to the bridge she had constructed.
The First Nude Vet Photoshoot of 2019
The first naked photoshoot by second year Vet students for the annual tradition of the ‘Vet Calendar’ has been underway over the past weekend at Mt Taranaki.
Vet student launches successful rock-climbing festival
The festival was a first for New Zealand and positive feedback means that it should be back again for many years to come.
Where are all the men's online fashion stores?
Despite Kiwis spending $4.2 Billion dollars a year online in 2018, men’s fashion labels appear reluctant to venture in cyberspace.
August Promises an Affordable Feast
Wellington region’s biggest food festival is back for its 11th year this August, but this time it won’t be so far out of student’s budgets.
Our parents believe; young people can drive change
Aotearoa’s activism front is ripe within Massey students and youth in 2019.
Listening to hard music makes people calmer
Local punk band, Deadringer, contends that listening to hard music actually calms people down, contrary to popular belief.
Massey Creatives Share Hopeful Stories at Climate Change Themed Festival
Massey students have spent a weekend discussing creative ways to face climate change at Wellington’s Festival for the Future.
Save it or scrap it?
A public meeting to discuss the fate of the Wellington public library was held late last month, with all guest speakers in support of saving the building through strengthening and remedial work.
Students march for reproductive rights
High school and university students marched through the streets of Wellington last month to show their support for the reform of abortion laws in New Zealand.
The Opening of The High-Noon Express
It has been almost a year since Mt Ruapehu’s six-seating chairlift was shut for the 2018 season after an avalanche destroyed tow-tower 15 and the $100,000 tow-cable.
Ihumātao land dispute gathers momentum with Wellington protest
Protest regarding the current issues at Ihumātao, sacred Māori land outside of Auckland has sparked further protest this past week on the steps of Parliament in Wellington.