The Great Ups and Downs of Birth Control
Massive had some yarns with people and their different contraception choices, to better understand the kinds of struggles that womxn deal with on a day to day basis.
Bringing the 2012 energy back to Instagram
Do you remember the peak years of Instagram? Peace signs curled around the eye, heavy side fringes and even heavier filters. God, it was bliss.
What the fuck is up with Albany’s Wi-Fi?
Whatever gifts the universe has decided to give to Albany, a solid Wi-Fi connection isn’t one of them.
13 ideas to make your next red card (un)forgettable
Red cards are an art form, a true masterpiece of student debauchery and delight. Passed down from student to student, they’re the social highlight of any year. Live, love, laugh red cards.
Students & their Side Hustles
Massive talked to a range of students with different side hustles, from dealing drugs to party rentals, there’s a little something for everyone.
Beat your meat… cravings
I’m no vegan, but as a journalist, I’m naturally curious as to how to make plant-based alternatives and what can be a cheaper way to fill my stomach and nutritional needs. So here are a mix of recipes and reviews of some plant-based meats – because we don’t all need a meaty sausage in our lives to fulfill us ;)
Disability & Accessibility: How Massey fails to provide for students
For a university that prides themselves on distance learning, the technology to ensure ease of access is far from perfect.”
Paying Tribute to The Iconic Music of 2016
I would give my literal clit to be 16 again and hear all of these phenomenal tracks for the first time.
Cam Hay is providing the visual story to Aotearoa’s independent music scene
One of NZ’s most prolific music photographers talks taking risks, touring Europe and putting relationships at the centre.
Quit your job, learn to busk
“Can you imagine getting $250 cash for an hour’s work? Holy shit, where do I sign up for bagpiping lessons?”
2 Poor 4 Premium: Rating free music streaming platforms
Yeah, yeah, we know. Spotify is good when you can afford to pay for it. For the poor fuckers just trying to scrape by, however, food is usually a priority in terms of spending.
Muroki on how an Instagram DM changed his life
Speaking over Zoom from a small studio in Raglan, Muroki talks about signing to BENEE’s label, playing to a sold-out Spark Arena, and what comes next for this exciting young musician.
In conversation with Souldrop
If you’re looking for some tunes with “a twist of psychedelic lemon,” Souldrop is the band to check out this music month.
The Assessment: Putting on a gig
Planning a casual get-together with your mates is hard enough, imagine trying to throw together a whole-ass concert. Yet, that’s exactly what Drew Van Arts and Devon Alexander are in the process of doing.
Tatt Chat: Exploring body art and cultural identities
“In te ao Māori, tā moko is a way of life, it’s a part of whakapapa.”
International Students are facing growing debt from Covid-19
“I get treated like a full-on stranger to this country”
Public Mental Healthcare: What happens to Massey students after they graduate, and why you should care
“Their assessment criteria is such bullshit. I’ve been turned away and ignored by the [public health system] and have had to literally travel to America to receive a different kind of therapy.”
Shit your landlord doesn’t want you to know
Heading into winter, it’s going to be crunch time for just how warm and dry your flat really is.