Critical Tribune: STI Rates Plummet in North D as Castle Clears Out for Exams
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At last week’s Exec meeting, the last half of the quarter three reports were approved. Here’s what those Exec members got up to to get paid for their honorarium (i.e., top-up their StudyLink). It was a drama-filled quarter for many, but here’s what the Exec were doing when Critic Te Ārohi wasn’t reporting. Daniel Leamy – Finance and Strategy Officer Q3 Average Hours - 17.23/20 For...Job-Seeking Students Say “Bullshit” to Luxon’s Employment Claims
Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Minister for Social Development Louise Upston announced last week that the Government will be imposing further restrictions for Jobseeker applicants. The news sparked an influx of national headlines speculating whether Luxon’s “tough love” approach was a warranted push for youth into employment, or a concerningly out of touch policy that punishes young people for an economic crisis they...Skilled Students Snag Blues and Golds
The annual Blues and Golds awards were held last Thursday to celebrate cultural and sporting achievements of Otago tauira. The yearly ceremony is a collaboration between the University and OUSA, proving just how well some students are able to lock in. In total, 56 individuals or clubs got an award. Ka pai to all involved. Beyond the Blues and Golds, celebrating sporting and cultural achievements respectively, were Silver Service...
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