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Welcome to the Salient blog! Here you'll find every piece of writing we've published this year. Browse by category, or just go for a scroll.
Māori & Pasifika News: Niue Recieves Public Sector Funding, Ngāi Tahu Sells Forestry Rights, Māori Stand Strong for Indigenous Rights at UN
Ngāi Tahu Holdings is selling the harvesting rights of its West Coast forest estate
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Quasi Waves Goodbye? Wellington's Most Divisive Sculpture Set for Uncertain Future
Love him or hate him, there’s one thing you cannot deny: Quasi is a large fella.
Ethan Rogacion
Jul 15, 20243 min read
New Pandemic Drops?
The Department of Conservation’s budget for bird flu preparation—the deadly avian pandemic sweeping the globe—is just $73000
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Your Education Is Supported by Mass Murderers
Despite so-called ethical investing, the Foundation appears to have no qualms with investing in Israel Bonds
Will Irvine
Jul 15, 20241 min read
Safety and Harassment in Wellington's Clubs
PHOEBE ROBERTSON (SHE/HER) CW: Sexual harassment, assault. Wellington is facing growing concerns over the safety of its night-time...
Phoebe Robertson
Jul 11, 20245 min read
NT: Son of the Tribe
Words by: Mana Puketapu Hokianga | Te Atiawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Poporo, Ngāti Ruapani Listen to the song “Māori boy” by...
Guest Writer
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Kiwis Fight Furry Allegations
While in Melbourne last month, I came across a store selling Cadbury chocolate as part of a promotion called “Furry Friends.”
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 8, 20241 min read
LAWS 378 Exam Includes “Offensive and Dangerous” Question on Gaza
In their final, highly time sensitive, 40% weighted test, students were asked to position themselves as a peace negotiator
Ethan Rogacion
Jul 8, 20243 min read
Māori & Pasifika News: Marae Relocated Post-Cyclone, Mārama's Surgery Journey, Top 10 Ingoa Māori
Words by Te Huihui o Matariki Chi Huy Tran (he/him) - Taranaki Tūturu, Te iwi o Maruwharanui, Ngāti Maniapoto Aotearoa’s Efforts to...
Te Huihui Tran
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Māori & Pasifika News: Critique of France at Pacfic Islands Forum, Whakaata Māori Cuts, Rangatahi Speak Out at National Kapa Haka Competition
Words by Ashleigh Putt-Fallows (she/her/ia) Ngāti Whātua | Ngāpuhi-Ngāti Hine, Tūhoe Pacific Islands Forum Critique France over Kanaky...
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
Jul 8, 20242 min read
First Photograph of Elusive Mātātā Captured in Wellington Wetland
PHOEBE ROBERTSON (SHE/HER) In a landmark achievement, the elusive mātātā, or fern bird, has been photographed for the first time in Taupō...
Phoebe Robertson
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Tri 1 Grading Failures “Unacceptable”, Students Say
WILL IRVINE (HE/HIM) Salient has seen shocking information that reveals something we once thought was impossible—University...
Will Irvine
Jul 8, 20242 min read
TERF Panel Sparks Community Backlash
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) Rutherford House will host a panel discussion of TERFs on Tuesday night after Te Herenga Waka greenlit their...
Dan Moskovitz
Jul 8, 20242 min read
VUW Refuses Israeli Embassy Scholarship
WILL IRVINE (HE/HIM) More than 5 years after students began their campaign, Te Herenga Waka has finally agreed to refuse funding for the...
Will Irvine
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Revealed: The MP’s Who Can Read
I decided to shine a spotlight on the Members of Parliament (MPs) who could potentially serve as our next spokespersons for the arts.
Phoebe Robertson
May 27, 20243 min read
Pōneke. Protest!
Written and photgraphed by HENRY BROADBENT (HE/HIM) OPINION: On Saturday the 18th of May, Inflection Point, which identifies itself as “a...
Henry Broadbent
May 27, 20244 min read
What the Hell is an Appropriation Anyway???
Your Budget 2024 Explainer ETHAN ROGACION (HE/HIM) It is once again time for MPs to show off that they can, indeed, count above three....
Ethan Rogacion
May 27, 20243 min read
Māori & Pacifica News: Ngā Tui Exhibition Opening, Sāmoan Citizenship Bill Deliberated, Willie Apiata Appointed to Special Role at NZDF
Words by Ashleigh Putt-Fallows (she/her/ia) Ngāti Whātua | Ngāpuhi-Ngāti Hine, Tūhoe Ngā Tui Exhibition Open Now Toi Māori Aotearoa and...
Ashleigh Putt-Fallows
May 27, 20243 min read
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israeli, Hamas Leaders
WILL IRVINE (HE/HIM) Just five years ago, it would’ve seemed impossible to prosecute Israeli leaders for the heinous and continuous war...
Will Irvine
May 27, 20242 min read
Kanaky Fights Back Against French Colonialism
WILL IRVINE (HE/HIM) There are a lot of players in the colonisation game (Britain, the USA, Spain, and Japan come to mind), but perhaps...
Will Irvine
May 27, 20242 min read
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