Taylor-Rose Terekia: Kaiwāwāhi Matua of Te Pararē
Taylor-Rose Terekia is killing the game. She’s the writer, editor, and wordsmith of your dreams. She’s also the Kaiwāwāhi Matua (Editor) of Te Pararē, having been with the magazine since its inception in 2019, “from its baby days to what it is today”.
MAWSA 2022: Meet Your Candidates!
Welcome to the MAWSA Elections for 2022! This is your chance to size up those courageous enough to run for roles, and ask them the tough questions to ensure they’re fit to represent and advocate for you next year.
Extension adds to student stress
Some students had been sharing concerns on social media about the workload build up caused by Massey’s across the board extension to all assignments due before the semester break to when the semester break ended September 6.
Hardship Fund topped up by $20mil... but is it enough?
The Government has announced a boost of the tertiary student Hardship Fund for Learners by $20 million, aimed to help around 15,000 students stay connected to learning. This is the third time the Hardship Fund has been extended.
Fresh Rāwaru, Rengakura Huamata and kūmara mash
This is the perfect kai to welcome in the warm months of spring. Kūmara makes a warm, creamy mash, perfect for nestling a crispy fillet of rāwaru (blue cod) or other white fish of your choosing. The rengakura (beetroot) packs a punch, with a vibrant salad to cut through the buttery main. It’s a bit fancy, but what better way to celebrate the end of winter?
Guest Editorial: Māori language (more than a) week?!
Kia ora Massey whānau! Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is upon us and with it comes a wave of wholesome Māori focused content!
Sk8r Grl: Can I Make it Any More Obvious?
Skating has influenced a ton of culture; most of us have owned a pair of Old Skool Vans, played Skate 2 on someone’s PS2.
Indo-Fijian: A Melting Pot of Cultural Confusion
Over the years, Indo-Fijian culture has changed, so it has become distinct from Indians from India. There are a few differing opinions about how people want to categorise themselves, which creates even more confusion.
Lockdown’s Greatest Villain for Many: Food
Trigger warning: Eating disorders and body image issues are discussed heavily throughout this text. Please proceed with caution.
Massey’s residential hall fees waived for lockdown leavers
Students who returned home from residential halls for Level 4 are not being charged accommodation fees.
Massey encourages participation in health challenge
I’m going to pretend lockdown is what’s preventing me from participating
Reading the clots: Deciphering the future from my menstrual droppings
The first of any period is always the heaviest. This motherfucker really came out of me! A few cramps later, I passed a big and misshapen creature. A magnificent, yet also strangely vulnerable sight as I slowly spread out it out on toilet paper.
Crispy Tofu, Ginger and Spring Onion Delight
This recipe is a delicious, easy take on ramen noodles. The sauce is the champion of this dish. If you love it as much as I do, you'll find it goes hard in all sorts of culinary contexts.
Updated NZUSA national Covid-19 action plan supported by 48 student groups
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) has sent off a revised action plan to university and government leaders to ensure adequate support for students under lockdown.
“Unprecedented” demand for newly improved Covid-19 hardship grants
The recent lockdown saw Massey’s emergency Covid-19 financial hardship fund up and running again with an increase from $500 to $600.
Editorial: Hello Darkness my old Friend
I think we can collectively agree that Massey is actually doing a pretty decent job of looking after its students. A huge shout out to the staff working behind the scenes to help with welfare and support during this time.
Horoscopes (vol. 19)
Aries: The theme for the week is GREY HAIRS and boy, are you rocking it. Don’t worry, time comes for all of us eventually.
Sanitary bins in all gender neutral bathrooms on the Albany campus
Sanitary bins have been put in all gender neutral bathrooms on the Albany campus, with signage showing where they are soon to follow.