“Weird” St Patty’s Escorted Walk Raises Eyebrows

Last week, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) had planned to host an escorted walking tour of North Dunedin on St Paddy’s Day for attendees of an alcohol and drug harm hui they’re co-hosting. On Thursday, SSDP’s executive announced its cancellation, stating they’d “discussed this tour at length, and in light of some reflection decided unanimously we were not comfortable going ahead with this.” Critic...

Dunedin Debuts New Fringe

On Wednesday, March 13th, the Dunedin Fringe Festival officially kicked off at Te Whare o Rukutia, ushering in 11 days of comedy, theatre, art, and the kind of general sophistication which you just need every once in a while.  The night began with MC/comedian/Fringe act Nicola Brown, who welcomed everyone in before introducing speakers Mayor Jules Radich (blushes) and Fringe co-director. The pair spoke to the importance of Fringe in the...

New Post-Grad Club Emerges Under Mysterious Circumstances

The Society for Postgraduate Students (SPS) has mysteriously emerged after the old post-grad club (the Otago Postgraduate Association) was left abandoned late last year. The club was sworn into being by the OUSA exec at a meeting on the 5th of March, passing with all “ayes”.  Hanna Friedlander, OUSA’s Postgrad Rep, ushered in the club and began speaking of the reasons for the old club’s dismissal before being...

Staunch University Presence for St Patty’s

The University is set to take a stand on St Patrick’s Day, utilising subbies and a host of others to take an organised security approach during the event.  Subwarden Rachel* told Critic Te Ārohi about the Uni’s planned presence on the day: “They were trying to get the halls involved last year but this time, the whole approach is organised.” She said that residential college staff would be posted up at Brackens...

Transfer Station Dumped from North D

Brace yourself for some trashy news, the local dump is gone. The Dunedin Wickliffe Street Transfer Station (the tip near the Uni) has permanently closed. A shame, since it was both conveniently close to the student area and free for all students to use. Green Island is now the closest dump, setting students back around $15 in petrol and $13 in dump fees. What absolute rubbish!  Prior to the closure of the Dunedin Wickliffe Street Transfer...

Rainbow Story Time Attracts Boomer Hate

A Dunedin Pride event went ahead smoothly, despite the presence of several protesters both online and in person. ‘Rainbow Stories with Miss Annie’ was held at the Dunedin Public Library on...

Music Company’s Policies Questioned

Musos and performers alike have rallied together in defiance of ‘Breaking Sound’ after only one of five acts made revenue on a Wednesday night gig at Errick’s due to a questionable...

Free Breakfast is Back to Five Days a Week

For those of you bold enough to wake up before 9:30 (we get it, you’re better than us), OUSA Clubs and Socs have recently announced the extension of their renowned free breakfast programme to...

Harm Reduction Hui ‘Bout to Drop

Harm reduction is about to take centre stage with the Deep South Alcohol and Drug Harm Reduction Hui happening Monday and Tuesday this week at the Dunedin Art Gallery. According to the invite, the key...

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