Mananui Ramsden Talks Māori Issues
Come November 7th, South Island voters on the Māori roll (and Wellington) will vote for their MP to represent Te Tai Tonga, Aotearoa’s largest electorate. Critic Te Ārohi sat down with Mananui Ramsden, the labour candidate eyeing up the seat this election cycle. In 2023, six of the seven Māori seats, including Te Tai Tonga, threw out their incumbent Labour MPs, electing instead representatives from Te...Berry Complicated, But Berry Good
In celebration of the club’s 20th year of association, the Indian Students Association’s (ISA) 2026 Cultural Showcase, Berry Complicated, brought together nostalgia, iconic references, and cultural performances to create a memorable celebration of community and connection. One feature that sets ISA’s Cultural Showcase apart from other student productions is the diversity of its performances. The show brings together...Paul Henry Unlocked! But Unappreciated?
Last Thursday, Paul Henry brought his “Paul Henry Unlocked” tour to Dunedin’s Town Hall, pitching an aspirational and equal New Zealand with a strong ACT vote. Paul, a former broadcaster turned ACT candidate, opened his speech straight to the point. “Party vote ACT.” As expected, the event was not without opposition, with protesters lined up outside holding signs with messages such as:...Pharm Revue Is Back, Baby!
Ladies and gentlemen, bogans and breathas – Pharm Revue is back! Pharmacy Revue had been dead to the world since 2018, and attempts to revive it were thrown off by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. But last year, the Pharma Mia! script was dusted off, updated, and put on for a super stoked Pharmacy cohort. We were there, too. Critic Te Ārohi extends general kudos, considering the circumstances. Pharm Revue entered a revue...Critic Te Ārohi’s Guide to BYO Wine Pairings
There comes a time in every student's life when you must stop choosing wine based solely on what's cheapest, has the cutest bottle, or contains the most alcohol. Not every time, obviously – we’re not made of money. But perhaps for one glorious evening, while sitting in a BYO and pretending the $9 bottle of wine you picked up from New World on a Club Deal was an intentional culinary decision, you can aspire to something...Friends With Benefits
If there’s one thing a Ngāpuhi likes, it’s arguing a case. Unfortunately for everyone else, I’ve always got one. When I left Whangārei, most people assured me I was about to meet a whole new world of...
Local Produce: the pink opaque
Crushingly loud and with a sparkling intensity, the pink opaque (all lowercase – it’s intentional) is one of Ōtepoti’s most sonically lush bands – their swirling guitars...
Flatting Rights 101: What They Don’t Tell You
Have you had some dodgy experiences in your time flatting? Do you wanna know if your landlord is a GC or just taking advantage of the fact you're a student? Are all flats meant to smell musty and...
Explainer: DCC Proposes Changes To Local Alcohol Policy
After years of research and surveys, Dunedin still has a drinking problem. Who would’ve thought? But never fear, the...
OUSA Exec: Tumuaki Takirua
Mauri ora e te iwi! Whoop whoop, here’s your other Māori rep, to talk more about Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori! I’ll keep this pretty paku because the week’s already over – but the celebration of te reo Māori will carry on...
Editorial: Enrol To Vote By The 25th of October
This issue has turned out to be pretty politics heavy, and I’m pleased about it. Politics should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now, and I wouldn’t be doing my due...
Booze Review: Absolut Vodka with Sprite Watermelon Zero Sugar 5% Cans
Welcome back beer lovers and toe suckers. It’s the final stretch of the uni year, so we only have a handful of drinking...
Horoscopes: Issue 23 2026
Capricorn Mid-sem is over, which means this is the one golden week where going to Central might not send you into a full panic attack. Capitalise on this tiny window of freedom before exams ruin your life again. Head to St Kilda at the witching hour and...
