The ‘heal your gut’ trend leaves out individualism
The ‘heal your gut’ social media trend has taken over with chiseled bods and lettuce chips. But with the focus on aesthetic benefits, it's been forgotten that every body is different.
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.
The Poetry of the Moana
As children of the diaspora, we are always trying to find ways to navigate our way back to our homeland and ancestors. Though we’re vastly different in so many ways, the Moana connects us back to our heritage and to the journey our ancestors made from Hawaiki.
An Ode to My Cheesy Friend, LeSnak
For him, it was a mere passing comment. An item of interest which brushed across his laptop screen, then vanished as quickly as it came. For me, it was far more.
Solicited Advice
Solicited advice is a weekly column where an underqualified anonymous guru answers the questions you want answered.
James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is more powerful than anything that has ever been sent into space before, and after 30 years in the making, 1 million miles travelled from earth, 50 successful deployment missions and 10 billion USD spent, it has finally delivered its first full-colour images and spectroscopic data.
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.
Binary Domain
I’m able to have conversations with Keanu Fucking Reeves’ ghost whenever I please. Yet, for whatever reason, I am restricted in my pronoun choice, and cannot have anything that isn’t he/she/him/her.
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.
Editorial - PRIDE - Elena
For this Pride issue, our fearless leader Mason nominated me as the chosen gay to write this editorial. Obviously I accepted without question because I've always known I was special and love that I'm finally being treated as such.
Confessions of A… Trans person at massey
Confessions of a is an anonymous column that looks to unearth viewpoints from unique individuals at Massey University.
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.
Solicited Advice
Solicited advice is a weekly column where an underqualified anonymous guru answers the questions you want answered.