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Broke, Hungry, and Over It: How Aotearoa New Zealand’s Supermarket Duopoly Hurts Students

Posted 6:00pm Sunday 7th September 2025 by Abby Wallace

We’ve all been there: standing in the checkout line, staring at your sad basket of instant noodles, cheap bread, and maybe some reduced to clear mince. When you’re down to your final $25 for the week and faced with the choice between a box or fresh veggies to get you through the weekend, Read more...

ONE MAN’S TRASH

Posted 1:39pm Sunday 5th March 2023 by Zak Rudin

Disclaimer: OUSA does not endorse dumpster diving as it can have serious legal ramifications. Are you a cash-strapped student tired of eating instant noodles and spending your entire StudyLink payment in a single shop? Well then, you might have a fair bit in common with dumpster divers. Critic Te Read more...

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