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.
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.
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.
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.
A Massey Story: Macho Macho
Since forming in May 2018, local band Macho Macho have opened for delicious duo The Garden and gained a fairly reliable Wellington following.
Think Before You Ink
The taboo association with the body-art has recently come to light as more people are getting tattoos.
Reading comics makes you cleverer
Roberts refutes that a particular literary genre is synonymous with greater intelligence.
Massey concerned with public image over student wellbeing
Massey has found itself at the centre of another censorship saga after student organisers say staff weren’t clear about what was allowed to be on display for Sex Week 2019.
MAWSA welcomes new exec members
Two new members have been welcomed to Massey at Wellington Students’ Association, with the Pasifika and nursing representative executive roles now filled.
Massey Digital take over Armageddon Expo 2019
Members of the growing Massey Digital content creators club attended and filmed the 2019 Wellington Armageddon Expo in April.
Massey design student heading for the Olympics
The first New Zealander to design an Olympic medal is none other than Massey second-year creative media production student Zakea Page.
Small businesses encouraged to take part in Zero Carbon Challenge
The Zero Carbon Challenge is open again this year to help start-up small businesses wanting to help decrease Wellington’s carbon emissions.
New Te Papa exhibition to play important role in educating future generations
“These new exhibitions will reach huge numbers over their lifespan, educating a new generation about the environmental issues facing our times and prompting them to take action...”
Wellington students flood Parliament grounds in protest for climate change action
Thousands of supporters gathered in Wellington’s Civic Square for the School Strike 4 Climate
Massey Wellington welcomes its first all-female social sports teams
For the first time, Massey students can now form all-female social sports teams on the Wellington campus.
Students passionate about Green issues
Sign-ups for the Massey Wellington Greens club were through the roof on Clubs Day