UniVol programme opens avenue for graduates looking to work abroad
Te Tūao Tāwahi (Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)) is looking for recent graduates to take part in their UniVol programme, sending young adults to aid various Pacific Island communities. This opportunity sees candidates immersed in local communities for anywhere between six weeks and two years.
What is a recession and why you should care
Although a global recession affects just about everybody, students are undoubtedly among those facing the brunt of it.
Call for government to stop sidelining the dyslexic and neurodiverse
Styles said many dyslexic and neurodiverse New Zealanders either do not know they are affected or do their utmost to hide it – a situation not helped by the fact most New Zealand teachers are poorly equipped to identify and deal with dyslexic children.
Trans people in NZ left waiting 10+ years for bottom surgery
Just five surgeries took place in 2020, 10 in 2021 and two this year. According to the Ministry of Health, out of the 359 referrals for a specialist assessment, 59 have had their first appointment.
Wellington to receive a full, eco care-package
“We want more biodiverse, interesting and quiet green spaces. At a philosophical level, it’s about learning to live in harmony with nature. It’s critical that we bring nature and birds back to the city.”
What does the Roe v Wade overturning mean for New Zealand?
Whilst the majority of New Zealand political parties voted in favour of the 2020 Abortion Legislation Act and ultimately overruled its criminalization, it is still not guaranteed that our reproductive rights are wholly invincible.
Stop scrolling - social media affecting your mental health?
Research shows that excessive engagement with social media has led to psychological stress and high-functioning anxiety in young adults.
The History of UniQ Wellington
Alex set UniQ up for success by running panels, entering rap battles and getting us a uniform and logo. The next year, I took over as president with two of my good friends Kezia Tubbs and Laya Mutton-Rogers, two excellent illustrators and members of the Aroace community.
Investing your KiwiSaver ethically is a powerful way to create a better world, finance experts say
A report, From Values to Riches 2022, revealed that 73 per cent of Kiwis expect their investments to be ethical or responsible but people generally do not know where their KiwiSaver is.
Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation? Fashion Boundaries today
Cultural appropriation is a term most are familiar with from the fashion industry's infamous pop culture moments.
Massive’s Mini Media Mashup!
Coming to you live from Massive Magazine’s News Department, we have our top ten bite-sized news stories of the week!
Are big expectations killing big dreams?
Starting out at any new job is difficult, but imagine doing it with no guarantee that you will make an income, and no proper support network to pick you up if you stumble.
Blood Donation
Unless you’re a doctor, donor or a serial killer, blood is something you’ve probably never given much thought about. However, for the thousands of recipients of blood donations each year, it is priceless.
Budget breakdown: student edition
So, what does this “backwards” (National leader Christopher Luxon), “brain drain” (ACT leader David Seymour), “balanced” (Finance Minister Grant Robertson) budget mean for us students? Are we a bit better off? Or still on the bones of our bums?
BREAKING: Students falling victim to online scams
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‘Back of the queue’: school Students Get Free Period Products but Uni Students Don’t
In June last year, almost 90 per cent of schools and kura opted in to get free period products offered by the Government, but universities were left out.
What Massey’s Most Read Books Say About students
For Massey students across the country, I’ve analysed exactly what the books you’ve read the most say about you.
Hate speech or free speech?
At the start of this month, Brash was back on the Manawatū campus as part of the Free Speech Union’s (FSU) controversial nationwide tour.
‘Not many people care’: No kiwis protesting for already abortion illegal countries
Countries where abortion is illegal are yet to have their stories heard, as Kiwis in Auckland and Christchurch protest against the Roe v Wade abortion ruling in America.
Clearing the mask mandate confusion
In the orange traffic light level, face masks are mandatory inside any public facilities including university campuses and communal areas within a hall of residence; however there still seems to be some confusion around where masks are actually required.