This is one of a few big steps forward since September last year when a PhD student was allegedly assaulted by a colleague on the Palmerston North campus.

Across all schools and courses, tutorials and workshops for most classes that involve them will be face to face, but lectures in general will remain online to minimise contact.

There’s no need to hire a graduation cap and gown for a day when you get your graduation certificate emailed to you.

Students’ tax refunds are set to go straight into paying off student loan payments due to IRD’s new ‘automatic tax process’. 

Third year Bachelor of Aviation Management student at Massey Liam Tyndall says the aviation industry could take many years before it returns to its pre Covid-19 state

One of the most vital ways that students can feel this sense of community is through their memberships with the association’s affiliated clubs. 

“Just because you’re doing business studies at Massey in Palmerston North and come from a nice, white, middle class background... it can still happen to you,” she said.

Victoria University students are pushing for a 5-point grade bump for all students as other universities have implemented similar frameworks to support their students.

Founder of Wā Collective, Olie Body, is excited about a breakthrough trial of free menstrual products in schools, but says this is only one of many steps that needs to be taken.

Massey students remain puzzled as Bennett’s Book store closes on the Wellington campus with no warning or consultation. 

“We should celebrate the win. It's a result of students across the nation coming forward and having their voices heard,” said Paterson.

MAWSA Vice-President of Engagement, Liam Davies, believes that it is the association’s responsibility to ensure the welfare of Massey University students.

While some folks have struggled to spend their time wisely in the restrictions of Covid-19, others have jumped at the chance to dedicate more time to their hobbies.

A Wellington-based university student is struggling to keep up with painting commissions after sharing her nude painted self-portrait online.

Last month Tessa Guest won the 2021 MAWSA presidential election in a landslide result, and is ‘buzzing’ for next year. 

Student Elections are another event that the Albany Student Association had to operate online in order to comply with the Level 2.5 restrictions placed upon Auckland.

Sleep disturbances during COVID-19