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An anonymous source sent Critic Te Ārohi the proposed changes to the University’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Sparing students through trawling through pages of bureaucracy, here’s a summary of these changes, and what it means for your University experience. These changes were announced a few months ago, and consultation with University staff recently closed. Don’t get too used to the acronym SLT, though: part of the...The Green Party's Pitch to Māori Students
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We're excited to announce that the 2026 Geology Ball will be held on Friday the 18th of September in the Moa Room at the Dunedin Railway Station! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic night of great food, music, and celebrating with fellow...
The Green Party's Pitch to Māori Students
Otago students registered on the Māori roll will elect the MP for Te Tai Tonga at the November 7th election. This MP will represent the whole South Island, plus the city of Wellington, in...
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