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Dan Moskovitz
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Flu at the Zoo
By Dan Moskovitz (He/Him) The avian pandemic bird flu has gone worldwide over the past few years, leaving millions of dead birds and...
Dan Moskovitz
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Metlink Still Doesn't Like Ōwhiro Bay (or te reo)
By Dan Moskovitz (He/Him) While Metlink reports an overall 79% satisfaction with its public transport service, public transport advocacy...
Dan Moskovitz
- Jul 29
- 2 min
The Birdies Are Vaxxed!
DOC’s native bird vaccination trial against avian influenza has succeeded in its first stage.
Dan Moskovitz
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Student Health On Break From Pipitea Campus
Student Health has gone exclusive with Kelburn campus, temporarily leaving Pipitea citing a GP shortage.
Dan Moskovitz
- Jul 29
- 4 min
We Ball
What can we expect from the 41 men and women representing Kiwi footy in France?
Dan Moskovitz
- Jul 22
- 3 min
A New PM, but Not a New Era: the New Solomon Government
In April the Solomon Islands went to the polls. It came out with a new leader, but not a new government.
Dan Moskovitz
- Jul 15
- 3 min
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 8
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- May 27
- 4 min
My Favourite Spineless Creature: The Peripatus
Lovingly Crafted by Dan Moskovitz (he/him) In the undergrowth, there is a predator. Silently waiting, it eventually senses its prey. A...
Dan Moskovitz
- May 24
- 3 min
Metlink Encourages Early Bedtimes for Students—Without Consultation
Night buses to be phased out from October DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) Students having a night out will soon no longer be able to take the...
Dan Moskovitz
- May 20
- 3 min
Shots, Shots Shots Shots Shots!
But for Birds DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) It’s a pandemic’s decade, and we’re living through it. First came COVID-19—still going strong...
Dan Moskovitz
- May 13
- 5 min
Russia's War Against Ukraine: Where the World Stands
DAN MOSKOVTIZ (HE/HIM) Russia’s war against Ukraine has earned near-universal sympathy from the West for the Ukrainian cause. Even while...
Dan Moskovitz
- May 13
- 2 min
Phoenix Eye-Up Championship Win
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) If you asked any Wellington Phoenix Men fan if they’d take a second-place finish at the start of the season, they...
Dan Moskovitz
- May 6
- 2 min
Pay-to-Play System: Why Do Academic Transcripts Cost Money?
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) There are two things worth their weight in gold when applying for graduate roles: your academic transcript, and...
Dan Moskovitz
- May 6
- 2 min
Council Agreement with Reading Cinemas Fails For… Reasons
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) The heart of Courtney Place will stay dead, after a council agreement to reopen Reading Cinema fell through....
Dan Moskovitz
- Apr 29
- 3 min
City Bus Service Blindspots: Ōwhiro Bay Residents Develop Killer Calves
Ōwhiro Bay has been abandoned by the bus network, according to a new report.
Dan Moskovitz
- Apr 22
- 3 min
The Paths Forward in the Russo-Ukraine War
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) 26 months on, and the Russo-Ukrainian war looks no closer to ending. An initial successful Ukrainian...
Dan Moskovitz
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Gender Neutral Bathrooms for TTR: Just a Pipe Dream?
DAN MOSKOVITZ (HE/HIM) In my humble opinion, gender-neutral bathrooms are the best. At no point have I ever wanted to run into, see, or...
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