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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Wow, last issue. The year has flown by. So, perhaps I should give a quick recount. We started the uni year under Covid restrictions, but...

Students suggest one-off, no-evidence extensions in survey

By Justin Hu (he/him) A "substantial minority" of surveyed students are unhappy with AUT's extension system, while most believe they've...

AUT apologises to academic after botched harassment investigation

By Justin Hu (he/him) AUT has formally apologised for botching an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint made by an academic....

Youth voter turnout in local elections remains low - less than a third

By David Williams (he/him) Many young people are not participating in local elections, with less than a third voting in 2019. Only...

Open letter: The New Zealand government does not care about students

By Sara Youssef, AUT student president As the student president at AUT, do I think the government, who are supposed to be ‘by the people,...

What's Happening with the Dunedin Sound? Understanding Regional Music Scenes of Aotearoa

WORDS Liam Hansen (he/they) Whenever I hyperfixate on a new town or city that I’m desperate to move to in a bid to leave Auckland, the...

Tāmaki Makaurau & Sydney - A Tale of Two Cities

By Thomas Giblin (he/him) The Beginning Last weekend the Wallabies suffered a humiliating defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park. Less...

I miss you, Pukaki.

A love letter to childhood memories and days spent with friends By Joel Armstrong (he/they) I miss playing footy on that small patch of...

Mum, forever my road trip buddy and muse

Story by Briar Pomana (she/her) Illustrations by Yi Jong (she/they) I’m my mum’s passenger princess. She travels lots for work and I’m on...

Debate Photobook

For the final issue of the year, the Debate team decided to compile our favourite photos we’ve taken on our travels. These images span...