Critical Tribune: Landlords Advertise Mould As “Heritage Feature”

Posted 9:10am Saturday 18th July 2026 by Saraia Allais

Local property managers in North Dunedin have begun rebranding black mould as a “heritage feature”, with one manager stating that “black mould is just such an ugly term for a local treasure”. The change follows an increase in complaints from students expecting rental Read more...

As Good as Mould

Posted 7:40pm Sunday 21st April 2024 by Jodie Evans

From flocks of seagulls to herds of freshers, beautiful North Dunedin boasts a variety of unique flora and fauna – the most abundant and furtive of which can be found in your very own flat. You guessed it: mould. Your white-toothed suit-wearing landlord only wants you to live amidst the most Read more...

Ethel & Hyde | Mould is the new tie-die

Posted 2:25pm Sunday 9th July 2017 by Student Support

I’ve come back to my flat and thought I’d check for mould. What I found is so disgusting I can hardly bring myself to go to bed at night. My pillow is fully mouldy, the wall where my bed was against it is mouldy, and the sheets are mouldy where they were against the wall. I left my good Read more...