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ISSUE EIGHTEEN CONTENTS

7 10 NEWS COMMUNITY

WHAT A TOMAT-OH, A ANIMAL WELFARE STALL? A recap of the New Zealand The lowdown on the new fruit Animal Law Association’s & vege stall in the Quad conference

12 14 LIFESTYLE FEATURES

WE BELIEVE IN FAIRIES, BRIDGING THE GAP WE DO, WE DO! Anoushka Maharaj on the state Create some magic with our of our welfare system fairy cake recipe

30 35 ARTS COLUMNS

ASPIRE TO INSPIRE PUCK-ER UP Some quotes to keep you in- Mark Fullerton (kind of ) spired and feed your imagination summarises the NZ League finals

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EDITORIAL

Catriona Britton Samantha Gianotti

Creating New Writing Genres, Or Hit That MF Auto-Fill Button

This week we open entries toCraccum ’s inaugu- with your family day with your friends in the enjoy your family day with your friends family ral Creative Writing Competition. We use “in- family you are a good one to you have to read this day or tomorrow morning with me and your augural” in the loosest way possible because as article on the book of the magazine you have had thoughts and your heart thank your heart so I Craccum Editors usually change every year, it is for a few years and you will have a great app and will be able your next time to you see your pea- up to our successors and their successors etc. to will be fine as soon as you as well you can do so cock tomorrow night with you tomorrow night decide whether they want to continue the com- you can read the articles on this app you will have with me and my friend from the last night and we petition. To celebrate this mini-achievement, we a think about the articles you can do with your all know you love you and you love me too thank got our creative juices flowing for this editorial book articles and book article about how to read the god god I hope you’re all happy and I hope and decided to create a new genre of writing: the articles about the book you’re okay sweet thank goodness you had have “smartphone auto fill-in”. If you can get past its to do you have to be the god god of god bless cumbersome name, congratulations! If you can On Craccum & My Mum by Catriona your heart for your life and your thoughts god get past reading the text that follows, fuck—you You have had any idea that I could be the person bless you with a wonderful heart of heart with deserve the biggest of medals. who did not have the same problem but it would your thoughts on your heart for your life and you What this writing genre entails is tapping on also have a great feature for that this is not to can do anything to do with it if you’re too young the auto fill-in text on your smartphone over and make the app useless because of this issue because for your heart and to you be a good person to god over and over again to create a mini narrative. It the website was useless to Facebook Facebook bless your heart for your life does get repetitive, but when you get those sen- and the other day I didn’t know how about Face- tences that are little nuggets of gold, it can make book I was so sorry to say I had the best and the A Short Story About Pegging by Samantha the whole text. So dive into these truly awful nar- book on the website for my book tickets for me Oh my darling I don’t know how to do that but ratives courtesy of our iPhones. (NB: this is not a today so I’ll try it to work with it and I am sure you can get a good one for me your friend xoxo genre of writing we encourage for entry into our that we are having fun tomorrow at work and I’ll competition—please refer to the poster in this ask her if it will happen again she is a good moth- A Second Short Story About Pegging by magazine for competition details, or email us if er I love the idea that it will work for a little while Samantha you have any questions.) Oh my darling I don’t want to know that you’re On Unrequited Love & Kindness by Catriona the only person I want you so I can see your pea- On Family & Reading Habits by Catriona I’m not going into this stage because of my heart cock so I don’t have any chance to see me in you I think I’m going on to the next level but I’m I am too far from you but you don’t know me if so much I don’t want to give up on you oh god I still going on a long way back to work it was just I can get it back for me your heart will let you go don’t know if I want to do it so weird that my parents would not have been in your face again to the next one I love it again able to go out to dinner or nah just like that you thank me god bless your family you have to get it A Third Short Story About Pegging by Samantha would have to get a book tickets for you sure if to be a great night for me to do it again tomor- Oh god I don’t know how to sleep now but I love you’re going to a look at this stage of a great day row night at your bedroom and your family will you so bad I can’t wait to go for it ◆

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Labour Unveil Controversial New Water Policy BY LAURA KVIGSTAD

The Labour Party has announced that they with Leader Winston Pe- According to research done by the NZ would put a royalty on water for water bot- ters being quick to criticise the idea. Herald, irrigating a median-sized farm of 100 tling companies and farmers, sparking fierce Calling the policy a “speed camera on hectares would cost $8,000 a year, while larger criticism from both industry and opposition healthy food”, Peters claimed the tax would farms could face $50,000 a year in additional parties. raise the cost of a single head of cabbage to taxation for irrigation alone. While Labour has yet to announce the $18—insinuating such a royalty would result Chris Allen, a spokesperson for Federat- price of the royalty, a circulated estimate of the in a heavy cost for consumers to bear. ed Farmers, said the policy simply “terrified” cost was 2 cents per 1000 litres of water. The dairy industry has also voiced com- farmers and accused the Labour Party of try- Labour’s three goals for New Zealand plaint over the policy, with farming food ing to put farmers out of business. water, as announced at the Environmental production company DeLaval pointing out "There's only so much money in our busi- Defence Society Conference in , are: that for every litre of milk produced in New nesses, so we will have to go to a higher value • Restoring rivers and lakes to swimmable Zealand, a cow needs to drink at least three sector like dairying. It will also make exports condition within a generation; litres of water. more expensive," Allen said in speaking to • Helping farmers with fencing and river- “For high performing cows that’s 150 litres . bank planting to prevent water pollution of water every day—if you reduce the amount According to the 2015 report, New Zea- through Labour’s Ready for Work pro- of water, you reduce the amount of milk a cow land Farming: Milking Our Environment for gramme; and produces.” All It’s Worth, the cost to clean up the impact • Giving regional councils the resources This estimation also does not account for of the dairy industry on New Zealand’s water to clean their waterways through a water the number of litres of water it could take to to drinking standards could reach a whopping royalty. grow the feed for cattle or irrigate pastures— $15 billion. However, the policy has proved immediately all of which could be affected by Ardern’s new The cost of the royalty would not be set unpopular amongst more right-wing parties, taxation proposal. until after the election in September. ◆

Charlottesville, Change and Casual Racism: What’s Next for the US? ACTUAL AMERICAN MICHAEL CALDERWOOD TAKES US THROUGH WHAT CHARLOTTESVILLE MEANS FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE.

A woman murdered by a white supremacist ing hate speech, inciting violence, and intimi- dents of physical violence become more com- terrorist, a nation divided, and a far-right com- dating people on the street. mon, and from there, things can transpire into ing out of the shadows: this is the reality of the Hate speech is not free speech. Calling for something so much worse. United States of America in 2017. a “peaceful ethnic cleansing” (in the words of This is how the Holocaust happened: an- A few weeks ago, white supremacists gath- alt-right figure Richard Spencer) is not free ti-Semitic attitudes became increasingly com- ered in Charlottesville, Virginia at a rally (or speech. Chanting “Jews will not replace us!” is mon and validated; Jews were openly discrim- perhaps we should say, a riot) organised by so- not free speech. These words are violent; they inated against and attacked, until 6 million called “alt-right” groups. They claimed to be are not just intense political opinions. Jews were murdered. there in opposition to the removal of a mon- Unfortunately, this verbal violence became I’m not at all saying that this is going to ument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee. actualised when a white supremacist terrorist happen in America. Of course not—things are However, the white nationalists came to rammed his car into a crowd, murdering an- nowhere near that bad. Charlottesville for much more than a statue. ti-racist counter-protestor Heather Heyer. However, white supremacy and Nazism They were there to intimidate those who they Many others around her were injured in cannot be tolerated in any form. It cannot be think don’t belong in twenty-first-century graphic scenes of violence and despair. debated and it cannot be ignored. As an ide- America: immigrants, African Americans, Jews, The thing about Nazism, white supremacy, ology, it has to be crushed at its early stages. Muslims, LGBT people, etc. Anyone who is not white nationalism, fascism, etc. is that it can- Otherwise, there will be even more marginal- a white male. To make matters worse, the Pres- not be expressed peacefully. There’s nothing ised people living in fear, and more victims of ident of the United States tacitly endorsed the peaceful about it. It is not just another opin- white supremacist terrorism. white supremacists by claiming that the people ion: the very tenet of that form of extreme hate Luckily, there is hope. Just recently, white who opposed racism were “just as bad” as them, speech involves calling for the murder or dis- nationalists held a rally in Boston. Roughly in a story that featured “many sides”. placement of people who are deemed inferior. 100 of them showed up to spread their hateful While the white nationalists may have Racist violence always starts small. First, views, yet 40,000 people showed up to count- claimed that they were just expressing their casual racism goes unchecked; next, open hate er-protest against racism. “free speech”, they were not. They were spread- speech and discrimination breaks out. Inci- We are many. They are few. ◆

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New around universities other 8 New Fruit and Veg Stall at Quad Marketplace at Stall New Fruit and Veg The New Zealand Police are conducting an in an conducting NewPolice are Zealand The sexu violently quiry were teenagers two after Transport ally an Auckland on while assaulted last weekend. train assault the victim, female 15-year-old of the ago 5:40pm. about at two Saturdays occurred were friend male her and daughter saidher men drunken of five a group by confronted a and masks on costumes FourSquare wearing Britomart. leaving train at before daughter, her to posedthemselves his phone. and stealing male friend her tacking of anonymity, grounds the on witness, female her to exposed men themselves the stated who teenagers. the attacking before and this,’ at ‘Hey—look guyslike the was of his me his showed dick through of them one Teenagers Violently Sexually Assaulted on Train Assaulted Sexually Violently Teenagers BY ELOISE SIMS NEWS Preacher Sparks Hate Speech Row BY MARK CASSON

Last week, a video of Pastor Logan Robertson those comments, and we would like to make it us deeply.” of the West-City Baptist Church went viral after very clear that we are treating this matter very “It is through disagreement and controversy the recording captured Robertson making in- seriously.” that human moral progress occurs.” cendiary comments on homosexuality and new Human Rights Commissioner Dr Jack- Alanna Wesche, a Christian Nursing stu- Labour Leader, . ie Blue told the NZ Herald that, “To use this dent, was quick to denounce Robertson as being The comments sparked outrage throughout language is not only hateful and shameful, it is “unchristian”. New Zealand, with critics claiming the outbursts un-Kiwi and has no place here.” “The pastor’s comments are very harsh and were a breach of human rights and gave Christi- While Police investigated the matter, it was unrepresentative of the Christian faith.” anity a “bad look”. reported two days later that Robertson would “We value all people and view them equal- Robertson was recorded saying, “I don’t not be prosecuted for his comments on both Ar- ly with equal rights no matter their reputation, vote, I don’t let my wife vote, I don’t even believe dern and homosexual marriage. race, position in society or gender.” in women voting. Don’t vote for Jacinda, she When approached by the NZ Herald for “I hope Ardern doesn’t take them upon needs to shut up, get back in the kitchen where comment, Robertson didn’t deny he was direct- herself and moves on to fulfill her purpose in women belong and bake her boyfriend a cake. ing hate. politics.” That’s what she needs to do.” “Of course it is. Does it sound like hate Wesche added that she believed young wom- Robertson also added homophobic com- speech to you? If the world thinks that’s hate en of our future would learn to pay no mind to ments to his tirade, claiming that he was unop- speech than that’s fine,” he said. such sexist comments directed against Ardern. posed to gay marriage provided that “a bullet Craccum reached out to Johann Go, an open- “We are emerging into a time in which young goes through their head the moment they kiss.” ly gay Public Health and Philosophy student at women are beginning to rise above inequality “That’s what it [the Bible] talks about—not the University of Auckland, for his thoughts on and appear with more influence on a global homo marriage, but homo death.” Robertson’s comments. stage.” In investigating the comments, TVNZ spoke “We should denounce his comments and “Young women will be looking up to Jacin- to Detective Senior Sergeant Marcia Murray, continue to oppose bigotry in all its forms,” Go da as an inspirational leader, just like they did who said the outrage sparked by the comments said. with Angela Merkel, and Michelle was understandable. “However, we live in a liberal state and must Obama on a global platform.” “We recognise that members of our com- put up with diverse views and opinions across a Ardern has not commented on the remarks munities will be concerned and fearful about wide range of topics, even if these views offend as of time of publication. ◆

So What The Fuck Is Actually Going On In Australian Politics? PATRICK NEWLAND TAKES US THROUGH THE RECENT—BIZARRE—POLITICAL INCIDENTS OVER THE DITCH.

Australia has had a deeply interesting few weeks realise they were citizens of another country.” politicians was unconstitutional, it will most in politics recently, due to Section 44 of the “It shows incredible sloppiness on their likely lead to the second double dissolution of Australian Constitution, which states that: part.” the government in two years, prompting the “Any person who… is a subject or a citizen or However, these comments did come back third Federal election in four years, and possi- entitled to the rights or privileges of a subject or to bite both Turnbull and Hanson when it bly the seventh change of the Australian Prime citizen of a foreign power… shall be incapable of transpired that members of their own parties Minister in ten years. being chosen or of sitting as a senator or a mem- were in fact foreign citizens. The has also ber of the House of Representatives.” One Nation candidate Malcolm Roberts been involved in the citizenship chaos, af- This previously forgotten provision has was found to be a UK citizen at the time of ter Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop been causing quite the political stir. The chaos his nomination, and Deputy Prime Minister slammed the actions of Labour MP Chris Hip- began with two Green Party senators, Scott Barnaby Joyce was found to be a New Zealand kins, who put in a formal request to confirm Ludlam and Larissa Water, who were found to citizen from birth. Joyce’s nationality status on behalf of the Aus- be dual citizens of Canada and New Zealand Joyce’s discovery has deep practical impli- tralian Labour Party. respectively. They were both forced to resign cations for the Lower House of the Australian Bishop claimed, “Should there be a change after a barrage of condemnation from the major Parliament, where the Liberal coalition only of government [in New Zealand], I would find parties. holds a one-seat majority. Joyce has subsequent- it very hard to build trust with those involved in One Nation Leader and far-right nation- ly refused to resign, as his resignation could in- allegations designed to undermine the Govern- alist Pauline Hanson said, “After their second duce a new election. Instead, the case has been ment of Australia.” citizenship-related resignation, Greens are con- referred to the High Court, who will have the While Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern re- firmed as the most un-Australian party.” final call on his future—as well as the future of fused to apologise to the Australian Govern- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull agreed five more cross-bench politicians who hold dual ment, she has publicly reprimanded Hipkins saying, “It is pretty amazing, isn't it, that you citizenship. and has offered to talk to Bishop over the griev- have had two out of nine Greens Senators didn't If the High Court rules the election of these ance. ◆

[8] NEWS Calls for Comprehensive Consent Education BY BAILLEY DEVON

Earlier this month, two Wellington High to students at Wellington College and St As Jack and Medlicott highlighted, the School students presented a petition to Par- Patrick’s Silverstream being spotlighted for issue with this is that it leads to inconsistent liament calling for compulsory consent and inappropriate sexual remarks and behaviour education of our youth on such a serious top- LGBTQ+ education in all New Zealand within the same week. The public backlash ic as sexual violence, with schools having the schools. The petition, with close to 6000 sig- saw protests outside Parliament calling for the freedom to pick and choose what they cover. natures and hosted in the campaign platform Government to address schools’ seemingly en- It is especially dangerous for LGBTQ+ ActionStation, was the project of students Lau- demic rape culture. youth, as recent reports have highlighted that ren Jack and Ruby Medlicott who had become However, it was Minister of Education members of the community experience simi- fed up with rape culture in New Zealand. ’s lacklustre response that moti- lar—if not higher—rates of sexual violence With shocking statistics emerging such as vated the students’ campaign. Parata ruled out and require visible representation in sexual 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys experiencing sexual sex education reform, stating issues of consent education. assault incidents before the age of 16 (accord- were “best addressed in a family setting.” Now that the petition has been presented ing to HELP: Auckland), the two girls felt Currently, sexual education, like the ma- to Parliament, it will be passed to the Educa- they had a responsibility to step up. jority of the New Zealand education curric- tion and Science Select Committee to be re- “We believe addressing the issue in schools ulum, has only “recommended” guidelines on ported on. is an important first step,” Jack stated when which specific topics should be addressed— With the majority of the Committee justifying why the school curriculum should under the wider objective of educating stu- made up of National MPs (including Deputy change. dents about healthy sexual relationships. Chair Todd Barclay), it remains to be seen if The movement against rape culture was Schools around the country therefore have no they will toe the line that Parata laid out for sparked back in March this year, as a response mandate to abide by these guidelines. them. ◆

ProLife Auckland—Where Has It Been, Where Is It Going GINNY WOO TAKES US THROUGH A SHORT HISTORY OF THE ANTI-ABORTION GROUP THAT JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF DOGGING ON CRACCUM.

The University of Auckland has long been a place campus that have had flyers dumped in them. groups can become affiliated could be construed that lets its students make all the good-natured— Its members also appear to enjoy a robust cam- as a way to stifle free speech. ProLife has ex- yet awful—life choices they want. You can take pus life—they organise pizza and movie nights, pressed that no other club has received the same any papers you like so long as Studylink will pay get-togethers, and coffee sessions. Nothing scrutiny as them when it comes to their message for them, you can eat and drink things of varying seems particularly malicious, which is why this and how the student body has received it. On quality at multiple places on campus, and per- motion to disaffiliate may seem like it’s come out that front, it’s correct. However, that AUSA has haps most importantly, you can hang out with of the blue. decided to let a motion be heard at a referendum whoever the hell you want. However, ProLife Auckland and AUSA have (one that may not even bind them) doesn’t seem For some, that means joining the Pokémon butted heads on plenty of occasions. There have like a curtailing of free speech so much as an ex- Club. You might even decide to spend time writ- been murmurs of the club being disaffiliated or tremely stern critique. ing for Craccum if you’ve got absolutely noth- disavowed in some way stretching back to 2012 That AUSA has chosen not to critique ing else to do. Some students even take it upon that most of the student body may have heard of other groups as frequently doesn’t mean that it themselves to join the ProLife Club, which at at some point. In 2016, ProLife Auckland actu- shouldn’t be allowed to, as long as resolution of the time of writing is probably the club with the ally tried to get itself disaffiliated as a response those critiques allows for public participation, most scandals attached to its relatively short life to AUSA and its stance on the group’s ideology, which it has. so far. which was confusing in its own right. ProLife Auckland has been given the chance Recently, AUSA held a referendum to Concrete information about the disaffil- to defend their views and to share them with stu- discuss a number of pressing issues that they iation attempt has been hard to come by; it dents that may otherwise not know they exist. thought affected the entire student body. One seemed to be surrounded by circumstances Free speech allows people to share their opinions of those issues was whether a club such as Pro- made murkier by either an issue with how the and their thoughts freely, but it also allows for Life Auckland should be specifically disaffiliated relevant documents were signed or the unwill- those opinions and thoughts to be heavily criti- because of its ideology—and if other clubs that ing involvement of New Zealand’s completely cised. Should AUSA have gone ahead with a ref- shared similar views should be prevented from inefficient bureaucracy. Throughout this de- erendum if it was unsure of the legal consequenc- being affiliated in the future. If it wasn’t obvious bacle, the club engaged in their usual activities es that it would have? Objectively, probably from the name, the club is pro-life—it does not of flyer-bombing lectures and chalking the not. However, the dust has settled for the most support abortion. grounds of the City Campus, which various part and ProLife Auckland will probably still be This is less about “tsking” disapprovingly at groups on campus retaliated against as a part of standing after all of its jousting with dissenters, someone that they know who’s having an abor- the continuing conflict. verbal and otherwise. ◆ tion. ProLife Auckland runs a very active Face- In the latest confrontation between the two, book page that is home to a number of posts the focus from commentators has been less about AT TIME OF WRITING, PROLIFE AUCKLAND WAS STILL AN AFFILIATED CLUB AT THE UNI- decrying the legalisation of abortion, of eutha- the ideology of the group itself and more about VERSITY OF AUCKLAND. nasia, and photos of various lecture theatres on the fact that AUSA having a say in what sort of

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New Zealand Animal Law Association: 2017 Conference By Kari Schmidt

New Zealand's first ever animal law conference took Similarly, “rich discussions with the bench have been its kind in a common law jurisdiction. However, its place on Saturday 1 July, organised by the New Zea- well received”, and “judges love photographs”. Final- location is telling—it simply tells us what the Act is land Animal Law Association (NZALA). ly, Nicky Wynne, Prosecutor for BVA | The Practice about. It is not defined, it is not incorporated into Dr Jane Goodall heralded in the conference, who appears for the SPCA, noted the better results the offence sections, and in Rodriguez Ferrere's view, providing much inspiration and perspective on the prosecutors are starting to see in regard to prosecu- it is more of a symbolic change than a substantively reasons why it is important to care about and advo- tions—including higher fines and longer imprison- significant one. In fact, the Ministry of Primary In- cate for animals. Her talk focused on the importance ment times. dustries has specifically recognised that its inclusion of attending to “minds and hearts” when it comes to The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, For- in the Act does not impact on the rights, duties and these issues. As Dr Goodall stated, “We need to link mer Judge of the High Court of Australia, began his obligations set out in the Act proper. Similarly, the up our intellectual brains with our human hearts… keynote address with the following: “All of us have recent Court of Appeal case of Erikson would have We need to be compassionate people.” a long way to go in achieving human rights, human been the perfect opportunity for the Court to ad- NZALA President Danielle Duffield provided dignity and for the dignity and rights of animals. dress specifically what sentience means and to apply an overview of the Animal Welfare Act 1999 (the And that is why we are gathered together in Auck- it—it chose not to discuss this at all. Furthermore, Act). Duffield noted that the Act ostensibly provides land to consider one of the great issues of the world.” this case distinguishes between companion animals for the “five freedoms” in relation to animals—prop- He discussed the United Nations, the achievement and farm animals, asserting that "rational differenc- er and sufficient food and water, adequate shelter, the of universal human rights and the connection be- es must be acknowledged.” Such an approach goes opportunity to display normal patterns of behaviour, tween such endeavours and the new ethical fron- against the idea of sentience, which cannot be said to physical handling that minimises unreasonable or tier—our treatment of animals. He considered apply to some animals more than others. In his view, unnecessary pain or distress, and protection from New Zealand's animal welfare law to be "Strong on genuinely adopting sentience as a "core criterion [of significant injury or disease. symbolism. Strong on values. Not strong on imple- the Act] would require a paradigm shift." However, the Act also has 18 codes of welfare mentation," and introduced the “10 Animal Welfare Vernon Tava, a former Green party member and which set out minimum standards for particular Commandments”, including: current member of the Waitemata local board, dis- species of animals/industries. These are not direct- 1. Give the aspirations of the Act enforceability. cussed animals and their legal standing. He reviewed ly enforceable, but compliance with a code can be 2. Give sentience meaning in the Act. precedents for this, as in Bolivia whose constitution a defence under the Act where an animal would 3. Increased collaboration between veterinarians enshrined equal rights to nature, and in New Zea- otherwise be considered as having been ill-treated. and lawyers. land—the recognition of legal personhood in the Duffield asserted that these codes in effect allow for 4. Improve education on these issues in schools, for Whanganui River that took place earlier this year intensive confinement systems and undermine the example teaching children about kindness to an- (legal personhood is where a non-living entity is re- five freedoms outlined above. Duffield conceptual- imals at the primary school level. garded by the law to have the status of a legal person). ised this as a rule of law issue—98% of domesticated 5. Reach out to members of industry, as industry is Tava noted this was the first instance in New Zealand animals are farmed animals, who are disallowed from a very important player. where a part of nature was granted legal personhood. exhibiting their natural behavioural patterns (for ex- 6. Targeted / increased funding for welfare and en- Finally, Danielle Duffield, Marcelo Rodriguez ample) due to intensive farming. A law that is effec- forcement in animal law. Ferrere, Vernon Tava and Arnja Dale formed a panel tive in regards to only 2% of the population lacks a 7. Work closer with government – consider remov- discussing law reform in the area of animal law. Tava true meaning, with animals receiving different treat- ing animal welfare from the prerogative of the discussed the reality that animal welfare is largely an ment under the Act on an arbitrary basis. Ministry of Primary Industries. "invisible topic" in the political realm today and that Next, a panel of animal welfare prosecutors dis- 8. An increased male presence in advocating for an- politicians are not going to exhibit moral leadership cussed issues relating to prosecutions. For example, imal welfare issues. on this without some kind of public direction. Natalie Walker, Manukau Crown Solicitor, pre- 9. Having conferences like this with media present. Inspiring such sentiment and action on the part sented the recent guideline sentencing decision of 10. Get the United Nations to be involved in this is- of the public is a part of what this conference aimed the Court of Appeal (Erikson v MPI [2017] NZCA sue, in the same way they are involved in human to achieve, in bringing together almost 300 students, 271). She also discussed animal welfare prosecutions rights and climate change. lawyers and other practitioners to discuss advocating and the importance of recognising the link between Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, Senior Lecturer at Ota- for animal welfare via the law. ◆ domestic violence and animal abuse, noting the clear go University of Law, discussed animal sentience and body of evidence which documents this link. Mike the law in the wake of the Animal Welfare Act's rec- Bodie of the Department of Conservation also dis- ognition of animal sentience in the long title of the IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN MORE EVENTS LIKE THIS IN cussed prosecutions from a DOC perspective and Act. Essentially, sentience means that animals have a THE FUTURE, OR JOINING THE NEW ZEALAND ANIMAL LAW ASSOCIATION, CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE AT: considered the manner through which prosecutors degree of awareness—of both themselves and their WWW.NZALA.ORG. YOU CAN ALSO JOIN THE AUCK- can get judges to listen as regards animal welfare surroundings. This recognition of sentience in New LAND UNIVERSITY ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP—CHECK OUT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE @AUANIMALRIGHTS! prosecutions e.g. through “thorough submissions”. Zealand's animal welfare legislation was the first of

[10] COMMUNITY UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Not sure who to vote for? In the Like Minds, Like Mine: build-up to the election there’s an ar- ray of events organised to ensure you Conversations for Change make an educated vote! Check out A Candid(ates) By Claudia Russell Conversation hosted by the Conversations for Change is a fantastic new resource workshop ask students to discuss attitude statements Equal Justice Project! for young people aimed at increasing awareness and with the group—one example from the resource is, countering stigma towards mental health conditions. “people with mental illnesses are weak. If they tried When: Monday 28 August, 6:30pm– It has been developed as a Like Minds, Like Mine harder, they wouldn’t have issues.” Essentially, the 7:30pm project and produced by the consultants at Mind and workshops teach participants that mental health is Where: Stone Lecture Theatre, Build- Body, New Zealand’s leading consumer mental health something we all have and need to look after. While ing 801–316, University of Auckland service provider. Conversations for Change is available it is not a product for curing existing mental illness, it Law School free to download in PDF format as an activity pack, to aims to create better carers and friends for those who Price: Free! be presented in five workshops. are suffering. Age restrictions: All ages The basic idea is that it can be easily facilitated Mental health campaigner Lucy McSweeney was Event info: “Chlöe Swarbrick by people in the community—teachers, employers, at the launch and gave some words of encouragement (Green), Sam McDonald (Labour), church group leaders—without any prior experience towards the resource. When Lucy suffered mental dis- and Chris Penk (National) are here in mental health services. While it has been designed tress during her final years of high school, not only was to have a political conversation and primarily with young people in mind, it can be used she unprepared to deal with it, but neither were her help you make an informed decision with groups of any size, age and background. As the friends. She states that Conversations for Change is when voting! We will be engaging in a name suggests, the resource aims to foster conversa- something that could easily be adopted into a school’s discussion about social-justice related tions about mental health in order to challenge some compulsory health education programmes. Grow- policies. The event will be followed by of the attitudes that lead to discrimination. It also ing up with peers who see the mentally ill as “crazy” refreshments, attendance is free, and aims to equip young people with skills they may need and “scary” can be incredibly harmful for those who all are welcome! Check out the Equal to support friends and loved ones suffering from men- are suffering in silence. There’s no reason why a pro- Justice Project’s Facebook page for tal illness. This is important because, unlike physical gramme like this shouldn’t be taken up by every school more information!” ◆ illness, some mental illnesses can be cured in part just in New Zealand. It’s free, fun to do and easy to facil- by talking about it. Conversations for Change address- itate. Conversations for Change was tested in several es our mental health crisis at the root of the problem. groups before its release and received exceptionally While New Zealand desperately needs more staff and positive feedback from young people. However, the Watch the first resources, our collective inability to talk about men- team at ReThink notes that it cannot help unless it is tal illness is one of the driving forces behind our high used. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to down- Leaders Debate suicide rates. load Conversations for Change. 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[11] LIFESTYLE What’s On

White Man Behind A Desk: Live GUIDE TO… Q THEATRE

White Man Behind A Desk: Live is coming to Festival Fashion Q Theatre from Tuesday 29 August to Sat- New Zealand summers are synonymous with festivals, from the bright lights and urday 2 September. This web-series turned stage show comes from acclaimed creators, big names of R&V to more laidback events like Bay Dreams and Laneway. No The Candlewasters. For only $30 you can doubt you’ll be attending at least one festival these holidays. Our guide to festival have a great night taking in some satirical fashion will make your adventure that much easier! genius. Hippie: Channel Stevie Nicks and go all-out with you feel like Daisy Duke’n it, throw on a pair of denim fringing, flares, frills and tassels. Think tassels on shorts or a denim miniskirt. If that’s not your jam, you Hug A Pug the bottom of shirts and skirts, fringing on sleeves can’t go wrong with a classic pair of blue jeans. and frills anywhere you can fit ’em. The flared CENTRAL BARK, PARNELL Metallics: Golds, bronzes and silvers are fab festi- sleeve look is another big one, so get your Wood- val colours. They’re fun and look great in a crowd. You can hug a pug for a gold-coin donation stock on and invest in a bell sleeve top or dress. A metallic skirt or pair of sandals is a good choice, on Saturday 2 September from 11am–2pm Wear this trend with floral or boho patterns for as you can easily match them with other items. Try at Central Bark in Parnell. This event the ultimate fun, feminine festival look. speaks for itself and doesn’t need any more it in accessory, makeup or fake tattoo form if me- promotion than this. Flat Shoes: Oh yeah, you’ll thank us for this one. tallic clothing isn’t your thing. You’ll still get the Nothing ruins your festival experience more than splash of futuristic colour and look rad. big old blisters, so avoid the pain altogether and Halter tops: Festivals are the prime scenario to Women of Influence settle on flats of some kind. You can’t go wrong bust out your fave halter top—or buy one to add Forum with Vans or Chucks, but if they’re a tad casual for to your wardrobe. The crochet trend is pump- SKYCITY CONVENTION CENTRE you, why not try a pair of nice sandals? ing right now, but wear it in whatever form you Westpac’s 2017 Women of Influence Fo- Denim: We heart denim. Comfortable, easy to wear choose for festive feels. Chuck it on with jeans, rum will take place at the SKYCITY Con- and always cool, denim just makes life so darn good. If shorts or a skirt for an ultra-summery vibe. ◆ vention Centre on Thursday 7 September. Hosted by Carol Hirschfield, the Forum’s speakers include Helen Clark, Dion Nash, Dame Susan Devoy and Rukumoana Schaafhausen. Student tickets are $74.50. Use the promo code FORUMSTU- DENT17 when ordering tickets online. Fairy Cakes for all Mexico de mis Sabores Just thinking about these delicious little darlings (not children) makes me all BESOS LATINOS RESTAURANT, ELLIOT STABLES nostalgic for my childhood. Fairy cakes and beans on toast were the only things my The Mexican Embassy and Mexican Min- Dad knew how to make when I was little (and apart from pasta, he hasn’t really istry of Tourism are hosting the Mexico de expanded his wheelhouse). These yummy bites of sponge and icing are really easy mis Sabores photo exhibition at Besos Lati- and quick to make with absolute baking basics. #impresswithless nos Restaurant. Take a visual culinary tour What you need: spoon will give you a workout.) of traditional Mexican dishes, ingredients 95g butter, softened (this means room tempera- 4. Add in the eggs and mix. and cooking techniques. The exhibition ture and soft, not melted in a microwave) 5. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl. runs until Saturday 30 September. 2 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until 100g self-raising flour 100g caster sugar blended and smooth. Chinese Food Tour 230g icing sugar 7. Fill the paper cases with the mixture. 3 tbsps boiled water (it should be warm, not boil- 8. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and SHAOLIN KUNGFU NOODLES, DOMIN- ION ROAD ing when you use it) well risen. Sweets/sprinkles to decorate! 9. Take cakes out of oven when ready, and lift the Get yourself to Shaolin Kungfu Noodles this paper cases out to cool on a plate/wire rack for Sunday 3 September for the “Balmoral is What you do: a bit. More than Dumplings Chinese Food Tour”. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fanbake. 10. Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl. Add in warm Try multiple Chinese dishes and drinks on 2. Line your muffin tray with muffin cases (prefer- water gradually to make a thick paste. Dominion Road while learning about the ably cute ones). 11. When cakes are cool, spread icing over the top. history of China’s various cuisines. Eventfin- 3. Cream the caster sugar and butter till fluffy and 12. Add as many decorations as necessary. Flashback da tickets are $55 and include all food. ◆ light. (Can do with spoon or mixer, but the to childhood birthday parties, and enjoy! ◆

[12] LIFESTYLE Top 5… Juice/ Smoothie Mini-Break Madness Bars Congratulations! We’ve made it to mid-semester! If you’re not great at keeping track of weeks, here is your reminder. Next week = no university. Sometimes what you need to Organic Mechanic recharge yourself is a little time away and an adventure. If you have no plans for the break, PARNELL we have some great recommendations for getaways which you should get onto right away. These guys make raw, organic superfood Waiheke Island: If you’re looking for a relaxed and best look at Lake Tekapo’s biggest attraction. smoothies which are blimmin’ delish. beautiful break close to home, just catch the ferry They also sell Kombucha in a variety of Wanaka: This is what people think of when they to Waiheke. Waiheke Island not only boasts great flavours, from lavender blackcurrant to think of New Zealand. Or at least, what they think food and wine, but they have activities for you to ginger, if yeast is your thang. of when they remember Lord of the Rings was filmed burn it all off as well—from mountain biking to here. The Southern Alps, otherwise known as the horses to a flying fox. There’s a great artistic show- Misty Mountains, rise just behind Lake Wanaka, and Tank ing on Waiheke as well, with beautiful galleries and Wanaka itself is the place to go for sweeping land- ERRYWHERE even a museum of antique instruments! scapes and inspiring scenery. If you’re not going sim- Tank has 50 stores around New Zealand, Raglan: If you’re looking for a chill getaway with ply to find the serenity you can only find when taking including one at UoA. They offer a range surf, (black) sand and style, then Raglan might just in the magnificence of nature, Wanaka has enough of delicious juices and smoothies for peo- be for you. Just west of Hamilton, Raglan is a great adrenaline-fuelled activities to get your heart pump- ple of all persuasions. If you’re on the tur- little town with such a relaxed atmosphere, you ing as well. Although great for skiing in winter, Wa- meric buzz, we suggest the Glow smooth- will feel the stress leave your shoulders. You should naka also offers sky-diving and tonnes of water-based ie. If you’re wanting your daily fill of veg, check out Solscape if you’re trying to get back to thrill rides. Wanaka is also only a short (think peak try the Kale Ale juice. nature—a secluded retreat where you can surround traffic in Auckland) drive to Queenstown, where yourself with stars and nature in your very own tipi. you’ll be able to find even more areas of adventure. Sip Kitchen Lake Tekapo: If you’re looking for stars, you might Matakana: If you’re looking for a more laidback NEWMARKET have to travel a little further to visit Lake Tekapo, sense of leisure time, then take an hour-long trip but it is certainly worth it. Three hours from Christ- from Auckland to Matakana with its extensive col- Sip offers twelve superfood smoothies church, Lake Tekapo is a little like a dream with lection of high-quality vineyards and cafes. You’ll and six juices in a range of flavours. We aquamarine waters by day and a blanket of stars at be able to lounge the time away in luxury, with a recommend the Dr Feelgood smoothie— night. There are some great activities for you, with glass of wine in your hand and a selection of amaz- it’s got cacao powder, avocado, pumpkin attractions such as cross-country skiing, hot pools ing cheeses. If you’re going to go, try for a weekend seeds, dates, banana and vanilla—or the and even that old church you see on the TVNZ because that’s when the amazing Matakana Farm- Blue Beet juice, with beetroot, lemon, adverts, Church of the Good Shepherd. What you er’s Market runs. It’s also only a short drive away ginger and blueberries. Sip is also based absolutely can’t miss, however, is the Mount John from Omaha beach, which is stunning in its own in Rosedale on the North Shore, for all of University Observatory—designed to give you the right. ◆ you that live across the bridge.

CAFÉ REVIEW: Wedge Juice Bar ELLIOT STABLES The Botanist, For cold-pressed goodness, hit up Wedge. CITY WORKS DEPOT While the flavours are pretty standard, most juices are a reasonable $7. The Pic- The concept behind The Botanist is genius: a florist balsamic and sourdough ($18). colo is a fresh, healthy choice, with apple, and a cafe. What more could one want? Enjoy the I tried the Classic Cheeseburger, which I knew mint, kale and cucumber. If you’re try- smell of fresh flowers while you sip a coffee or enjoy upon arrival I would have to disassemble to eat (it ing to crack your 5+ a day, buy the Vege one of the fresh housemade juices on offer. was a tower). The burger was delicious, consisting of Patch—it’s got beetroot, spinach, celery, The Botanist is located in the lower level of a ½ pound Angus beef patty, smoked cheddar, pickle, carrot, orange, kale and turmeric. Wellesley Street’s trendy City Works Depot and is mustard mayo, lettuce and tomato. At $18 I felt it was a delight to the eye with rustic concrete floors and a tad overpriced, but other than that it was perfect. greenery everywhere. The menu has a mixture of of- Pastrami fans will be pleased to know The Bot- CeresFresh Market ferings, including the basics: muesli ($11.50), eggs anist also offer a Reuben Sandwich, which is $17 PONSONBY CENTRAL on toast ($12.50), acai bowl, ($15) etc. There are and contains all the goods—pastrami, sauerkraut, The CeresFresh Market has its own juice also plenty more interesting options, like the Pork gruyere, pickles and mustard aioli. and smoothie stand, which is always and Fennel sausages with beer-braised onion, hot There’s also a good amount of cabinet food a-buzzing for good reason. They offer mustard, kale and sourdough ($19), or the Avo- available at The Botanist, all of which looks amaz- eight fairtrade and organic drinks, all of cado Tartine with tomato, cumin, feta, olive dust, ing and won’t break the bank. ◆ which are healthy and delicious. ◆

[13] FEATURE ART BY ISOBEL GLEDHILL (ISOBEL_G) ART

[14] FEATURE

The Divided State of Us Anoushka Maharaj on the state of our welfare system

Of all the things that we are not taught before of my existence. We were not always the best around 105 (no joke!). Though what she didn’t we set foot in university—such as basic civics ed- of friends—when she first moved here, she was tell me about was the horrific abuse, the pover- ucation, or how to manage an anxiety attack in close-minded and mean-spirited, having to read- ty and the pervasive mental illness in our family the middle of a conversation, or how to budget just to her new surroundings, the uncomfortable that wasn’t known for what it was back then. It so that you aren’t eating rice and beans 4 out of concept of depending on other people, and what wasn’t until I was about 12 years old that I real- 7 days in the week—one of the most debilitating was perhaps the most difficult part—learning to ised my grandmother—my feisty, often emotion- has been the lack of emphasis on how very lucky1 undo the years of damage that had been inflicted ally withholding, grandmother—had only re- we are to attend university at all. The prospec- upon her. Like many young descendants of immi- ceived about two years of education in her entire tus doesn’t mention what a profound blessing grants, I didn’t understand why she wasn’t more life. I know that a lot of immigrants, or descen- it is to witness our peers in action, passionately accustomed to the things we valued so highly dants of immigrants, can relate to this fact. But defending their causes, or to encounter clever and why she wasn’t more willing to embrace a I’ve never believed that just because something and learned lecturers who prompt us to reassess society that seemed to be relatively accepting. is a common occurrence, it should be accepted, our invincibility. And for some of us, it especially However, as I grew older and more aware of the or that its impact should be any less powerful. doesn’t factor in that the “university experience” world I was living in, I realised that this was my In addition, I would argue that even if these ex- is accompanied by an overwhelming sense of privilege—that I could have gone so long with- periences aren’t considered “the norm”, they are sadness, pride, responsibility—or, sometimes, out realising that my very existence was a blemish still representative of a facet of the society within guilt—for being the first woman in your family on an otherwise polished society. which they occur. to be a part of it. My Nani wanted to write a book once, but Of my Nani’s five children, one of them was My grandmother—my Nani—immigrated she didn’t know how to use a computer and she my mother, who was 16 years old when she ran to New Zealand from Fiji around 15 years ago, didn’t know how to spell many words—so when away from home. She didn’t get to finish high so I have been lucky enough to have had her as I was around 10 years old, I helped her compile school. She was fleeing an abusive stepfather, a an active presence in my life for the better part her memories and experiences of growing up in mother who could not protect her, and running Fiji into a Word document. She told me about toward what she had hoped would be a more the weather, her children, the excessive amount liberal and safe existence. But as is the complex 1 We all know this is meant to say privileged. I just didn’t of coconut trees, and her father, who lived to be and cyclical nature of abuse, she married my want to lose you so early into this article.

[15] FEATURE father, an alcoholic; a man who brandished his her case worker—a very generous term, in my years she’d lived and worked here and paid her higher education like a weapon, ensuring that she opinion—asked her why she had left her job if taxes. She has also spent a considerable amount wouldn’t come to know her own worth or believe she didn’t want to struggle financially. Why not of those same years wishing that she could attend in her ability to become the person she wanted put money aside, for such occasions? The lack of university, or take computing classes, or earn a to be. He was aggressive and cruel in ways that seeking to understand why a beneficiary has end- social work degree so she could give back in some I have come to associate with the behaviour of ed up in this situation and the recurrence of dis- way—but she could never afford to leave work, men who drink. missive attitudes toward them are what reinforce and so continued a vicious cycle of being unable When my mother found the courage to leave, these same issues. No one is going to leave their to advance one’s skills, but not for lack of trying. going against the core of her beliefs and log kya job willingly and put themselves and their child I have realised that it is unfair and demeaning to kahenge?2—the fear of judgment from a mother into a difficult situation with no back-up plan. expect beneficiaries to have to justify their need who had more or less pushed her into this mar- I’ve often heard the same argument in response for help by having to prove their prior value as a riage to begin with—it felt like the entire world to the welfare system, except there it was along citizen, in the same way that it is unfair to coerce sighed in unison. Why didn’t she leave earlier? the lines of “a better education means better jobs people into caring about immigrants or refugees And this is something that I pondered for many and better lives”. However, this is a reductive per- on the basis that they are giving the communi- years, until I finally had the chance to get to ception to retain when these issues are systemic. ty something in exchange for their acceptance know my mother in a way that she never got to So, overcome by dread (and significant anxiety), into the country. It is my stubborn belief that know her own. my mother would go to these meetings where it is our responsibility as human beings to take We took nothing but our clothes with us every question was treated like a tremendous care of each other. If there is a system in place to when we moved out, so there was nothing to burden and every request made her feel, in her help people—and, to some extent, protect them, tie us to the house we left behind. We found a words, “less than nothing.” whether that is from abusive relationships or tiny flat on a street previously inhabited by ri- WINZ is a system specifically designed to from war or from illness—then there shouldn’t val gangs (yes, they were gone, but the weirdest help the vulnerable, but its ugliness reveals it- be a clause that states that they will be treated as thing about this neighbourhood was that every- self when it becomes a place for lauding power less than; as forever having to pay off their debt one was accustomed to being quietly indoors by over people who are labelled “freeloaders” (or to the rest of society to be considered an equal. 6pm every night. I felt like we were living in M. “frauds”) that have no desire to improve their To put it simply—you don’t get to base another Night Shyamalan’s The Village). The first thing personal situations. We do what we need to do to person’s worth on their socioeconomic position, we bought for our new home was a couple of gi- survive, and it is a cruel and nauseating exercise or shame them for the choices they have made ant, red chairs which we had found for $2 apiece to have to prove to another person that you are in dire situations, or determine the validity of at a local Salvation Army (I didn’t have the luxu- worthy of being treated as an equal. In addition, their experience—especially if you have not lived ry of protesting them back then, okay? Relax.). our welfare system fails to account for the cor- that reality yourself. Equality for all human be- But then we were stuck. And my mother had to relation between poverty and declining mental ings should not be a controversial belief to hold, look back at the last thirty years of working, of health (which then often result in poor physical and it is not the responsibility of the oppressed supporting her family—both the one she had health), creating a sequence of events in which minority to articulate a sound argument on why made here and the one she had left behind—and it is impossible for individuals within our most their life matters and why they deserve to be consider the only option we had left: the welfare disadvantaged communities to get back on their treated with respect. system. feet. Change starts from the ground up, and it is While I have not always been a Greens sup- Work and Income NZ (WINZ) is, to put it becoming increasingly evident that those who porter, Metiria Turei has always been one of my simply, a necessary evil. All of their forms should struggle to make ends meet are in the majority. favourite politicians. I always remember her as end with the disclaimer: “now that you’ve signed This should not be the case. Poverty should not being kind, warm and genuine, which are traits on the dotted line, you will be subjected to varying be an inevitability, or an accepted characteristic not often used to describe those who pursue a levels of abuse and judgment from varying areas of society. It is important for us to look at the career in politics. Her transparency regarding her of society.” When my mother considered receiv- people around us with compassion and under- experience with WINZ, not only as a co-lead- ing additional help to buy groceries (as a weekly standing—everyone is fighting their own battles. er—but as a woman, as a mother and as a human “allowance” of $200 was barely enough to cover Notably, this notion should extend to those in being—will, in future, undoubtedly be com- rent, power, gas money and the general/unex- positions of power, and we should be investing memorated as the catalyst for how we approach pected expenses for two people, not to mention further resources into investigating why and how conversations about poverty, inequality and the living in eternal fear of an emergency arising), these issues have taken root within our society. relationship between the people and their rep- Over the years, my mother would say on nu- resentatives. It takes a tremendous amount of merous occasions that spending seven months bravery to be honest about your experiences— 2 “What will people think?” I urge you to watch Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King on Netflix. It is remarkably on the benefit was nothing compared to the 32 especially if they have been terrifying and demor- moving.

[16] FEATURE “And while the battle cry of our heroes has been to fight hate with love, I must remind you that love is not passivity, it is not compliance, it is not having your worth determined by another person, it is not allowing yourself to be crushed into non-existence. Love and fury can coexist.” alising—and it is Metiria who inspired a bevy of will emerge unscathed. Which is a reality that I selves with you—but she also taught me how to people to come forward and overcome the fear have never related to, and will never be able to fight. And while the battle cry of our heroes has of judgment to speak openly about the reality of relate to. been to fight hate with love, I must remind you life in New Zealand. Moreover, her legacy lies in The two most significant women in my life that love is not passivity, it is not compliance, it the compassion and tenacity that she embodied have suffered years of abuse at the hands of small is not having your worth determined by another throughout her career with the Green Party. This and evil men, so I don’t have the option to stay person, it is not allowing yourself to be crushed loss is incredibly painful, as it is emblematic of quiet in the face of injustice. They are the rea- into non-existence. Love and fury can coexist.4 the ongoing prejudice against Māori, against son that I will fight every day for the rest of my And while I did not get to choose my chains— single mothers, and a culture of punishing poor life. These are women who are far stronger, far those that bind me to institutionalised discrim- people for being poor. If there’s anything that the kinder, far more compassionate and thoughtful ination—I intend to choose the means through lead-up to this election has stressed, it is the im- than I will ever be, who allocate every aspect which I obtain my freedom. portance of valuing individual stories and experi- of their lives to become better human beings; To say that what happens overseas doesn’t af- ences over blanket policies that do not deal with to know more about this world; to condemn fect us here is as dangerous as it is untrue. All you the root cause of an issue. injustice and defend the vulnerable—despite have to do is engage with certain campus groups It is also worth noting that if you have been, how often this world is cold, and cruel, and to see the evidence of mobilised and validated or are currently, a beneficiary, and you are infu- undeserving of it. It seems unfair that with all bigotry. They don’t have to hide anymore. And riated by Metiria’s actions, I feel your hurt and that they have endured, they are the ones who almost as terrible as these self-proclaimed white your anger. You did everything the right way should have been fought for. I don’t deserve the supremacists are the people who defend you in and it wasn’t enough. And to those who have life I have been given, but it is the one that the private, but not in public; who will renounce any been exactly where Metiria was—I understand. people who came before me fought for me to form of prejudice or violence against minorities You lied to WINZ, you lied to Studylink, and have. It is my personal responsibility and my behind closed doors, but will abandon you on it still wasn’t enough. Trust me, I understand. moral duty to see that my actions and decisions the frontlines in favour of civility and comfort. When you are burdened by your situation, afraid benefit the lives of others, and not just my own. Martin Luther King Jr put it eloquently when he for your family, or for yourself, you do what you It was Michelle Obama who once said, “When said that the threat to progress in the black civil need to do to make it through one more week— you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked rights movement was “the white moderate who is even just one more day. It’s not your fault. through that doorway of opportunity, you do not more devoted to ‘order’ than to justice; who prefers Hold the system to account. I used to think that slam it shut behind you. No—you reach back, and a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a this was a reductive and dismissive thing to say, you give other folks the same chance that helped positive peace which is the presence of justice; who and that it gave people a reason to escape indi- you succeed.” constantly says, ‘I agree with you in the goal you vidual accountability. But listen up—times have I recently heard someone say, “Never forget seek, but I can't agree with your methods of direct changed. Minorities are in a position where they to be extremely wary of every person in your life action.’” Beware the allies who acknowledge the can stand up and say, “enough.” The criminal jus- who has not experienced this last year as a personal pervasion of structural injustice but ask you, in tice system; the poverty and homelessness rates; moral emergency.” After the election of The Dev- no certain terms, to wait another day to disman- the suicide rates; the low voter turnout; why Te il, all the worst things that we have heard about tle it. Tiriti o Waitangi is repeatedly dishonoured; why ourselves, all the violence committed against mi- Well. I don’t know about you, but I am tired only 37.5% of Māori and 34.4% of Pasifika en- norities were solidified as an accepted part of ex- of waiting. I am tired of trying to find the most rolled in tertiary education—if you don’t think istence. Do you understand how that feels? The graceful road to the revolution. I am tired of that these are all attributed to deeply-rooted, dis- pain is immeasurable when you have family who silence and of apologists; I am tired of treading parate, systemic issues, then you need to check have suffered sexual abuse, when you have been lightly when my fellow human beings are threat- your privilege and engage with historical litera- born, by default, as a second-class citizen due to ened each and every day. So, if you skipped to the ture before the election comes around. factors outside of your control, and each day, you end of this article, then please heed this, at the Akin to staring into the eclipse, I am blinded are faced with a man—a supposed leader—who very least: if you are eligible to vote—use it. Use by anger every single time I hear someone say, “I has proudly assaulted multiple women and uses all the knowledge you have at your disposal. Vote just don’t care about politics.” It makes me want to the politics of hatred to mobilise those who want with your heart, vote with your brain, vote with scream back at them that some of us don’t have to “take their country back”—because when you every part of you that is tired and afraid and an- the option not to care. That remaining indif- are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like gry. Find what you are passionate about and fight ferent while the world burns is possible either discrimination.3 for it. Have your say in what you want this world because you are the one who has set it on fire, It is my mother who taught me how to love— to look like. And know that when you choose to or because you are living in a fireproof house. fully, unconditionally and in a way that gives the stand up for others, and stand against injustice, Which is to say, in a roundabout way, that it is other person freedom to be completely them- you do not stand alone. ◆ a privilege to be able to ignore injustice and the state of your political and social environment— because it means that whatever the outcome, you 3 Another brilliant quote making the rounds that has no 4 A quote by Twitter user @Hermit_Hwarang, credited source. post-Charlottesville.

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But what about the immigrants? Anqi Liang examines each major political party’s policy on immigration and sounds off how this election will affect people of colour in New Zealand

With the general election not short of a month a topic that I’m certain we all care about—how all, Labour wants to introduce visas for excep- away, a left-leaning, generally politically con- immigration policy affects people of colour in tionally talented migrants and tradespeople in scious newbie like me took a single shaky step our country. areas where New Zealand workers are lacking. into the realm of masculine rhetoric and ego-pos- Let’s address the elephant in the room be- Hand-in-hand with this downscaling, Labour turing men all for the good of democracy. I’ve fore we go any further—immigration. If you also wants to stop international students using gotta say, those livestreams of Chlöe Swarbrick haven’t already heard, (Labour) re- study as a way to get a boost on the residency talking intently at my laptop screen about how cently made a public statement in conversation ladder by limiting the opportunity for work af- young people account for 450,000 voices this with (NZF) and Geoff Simmons ter study to those same “skilled” international election really got through to me. (TOP) on “low quality immigrants” as part of students. It’s hard to not consider this evidence To be honest, this year has got me a bit their wider dialogue on curbing the issue of eco- of policy regression in the face of the unfound- freaked out. It’s been a year of the alt-right be- nomic migrants. She then went on to say that ed fear of lurking, immigrant job-snatchers who coming more vocal, that incomprehensible or- students who come to New Zealand should have, come in the night to steal the jobs that hardwork- deal with the “Auckland University European at minimum, a tertiary education. In breaking ing Kiwis are entitled to. I note that this is a con- Students Association”, and just a general increase that statement down, we can clearly see some tentious topic, so I’ll leave the validity of these in self-proclaimed memers being lost in existen- possible red flags. The most obvious of those is fears up to your peripheral judgment. In my ex- tial irony. What the fuck is going on? The polit- the fact that Louisa is the MP for Manurewa, an perience, however, “low quality immigrants” ical conscience of young locals has never been area where many first-generation Pasifika people work like machines pumping grocery bags every more skewed towards the left-right, up-down settled without being tertiary-educated. Were time I’m in Countdown. “Low quality immi- and the topsy-turvy than this before. From my these people just extraneous contributors to our grants” clean the houses of Remuera’s privileged backseat benches, I can confidently say that I’ve society? Never mind the hostile language used few (one of the many jobs my single mother had got a decent view of our aspirationally peaceful once again, against minority groups, to reinforce to pick up). “Low quality immigrants” wake up and diverse society here in New Zealand being existing hostility towards immigrants. at at 4am to make the bread you buy at Bakers tainted by insidious voices: Trump’s campaign, Just in case you were thinking that Louisa’s Delight. “Low quality immigrants” are the ones pepes, racists, MRAs, PUAs (pick-up artists) statement was a lonely voice in a sea of accep- who keep fast food chains alive and constantly and others of the same ilk. So here I am, making tance, let’s have a more comprehensive break- expanding, to the point where we now have one a stand for some solidarity on the left, our left, on down of Labour’s immigration policies. First of on every inner-city street corner in the country.

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If there are New Zealanders who are willing to ends—for the migrants and for us. It seems that pact on migrants’ ability to continue carrying on take on these positions, night shifts and all, then under the Green Party, the issues that people of cultural practices? What qualifies an activity as I’m all for it. Though the way I see it, we as a colour face are considered with much more sen- being against our values? Would we enforce secu- nation seem to prefer immigrants taking care of sitivity, and a government like that which would larity or give a special preference to migrants who the things that we don’t actually want to handle put families first is better than the current system leave behind their cultural roots? These tough ourselves. which exploits migrants for capital gain. questions are ones that we have to think about if (TOP) echoes As an interesting take on the immigration we want to fairly assess what ACT could do for Labour’s prioritising of skilled migrants and issue, the Māori Party’s policy focuses on giving people of colour seeking to move here. Honestly, sensitivity to job vacancies with the addition of amnesty to overstayers from the Pacific Island. having no barometer for how this all would be two other policies. TOP’s vision for the future This takes into account the shared spiritual and assessed or enforced is pretty shady, David. requires those applying for Permanent Resident ancestral ties between Māori and Pacific Island- Then comes NZ First aka , status to show an understanding of both our con- ers that European immigration law fails to con- party of one. Need I say more? Okay, so he stitutional framework and the Treaty of Waitan- sider. The Māori Party also acknowledges the im- doesn’t like ceremonial daggers (small and in- gi. On top of that, TOP is proposing to improve portance of allowing parents of migrants to come tricate) used in Hindu rituals because he thinks the protection for migrant workers’ rights, to New Zealand as an extension of the Māori they’re weapons, and he’s made more than a cou- though how exactly they’re going to go about belief that it is inhumane to be kept from loved ple of racially insensitive statements, but does that hasn’t quite been fleshed out yet. These ones in their new home. While it may be a more that mean he’s a racist? Say it with me: Yes. Here’s two policies are game-changing. Knowledge of specialised perspective, the Māori Party’s policy why: NZ First has three, straightforward policies the Treaty and how our constitution functions clearly puts the cultural issues and connections of on immigration. First, reduce immigration to is arguably highly useful for all newcomers to people of colour first when it comes to the rules 10,000 people a year. Second, “bond some mi- New Zealand, both as a grounding point for governing immigration and assimilation. grants to regions for five years”. Third—ensure how law in New Zealand functions and as a ba- On the other end of the spectrum to the that effective measures are in place to prevent rometer for what they can expect of our justice Māori Party lies National. The boys in blue have a exploitation of migrant workers. This last one system. The addition of more thorough protec- keen interest in higher quality immigrants, but by sounds great, but it’s all lip service considering tions for the rights of migrant workers is also a that, National means immigrants who bring more the oppressive and restrictive policies that pre- step in the right direction towards stopping the capital. In fact, they believe that our immigration cede it. NZ First is so insecure about immigrants exploitation of vulnerable migrants through low policy should only attract migrants who bring the that not only does it think we need to reduce the wages and substandard living conditions. With greatest economic benefit to New Zealand through amount coming into the country, but that immi- the fear of being exploited being removed from the entrepreneur visa scheme. This means that the grants should also be forced to live in unfamiliar the equation of those wishing to immigrate here, government will be assessing residency applicants regions where migrant communities are smaller New Zealand may very well end up attracting the on the basis of income, and making work visas sea- and there’s less of a chance to experience shared “high quality” workers that TOP appears to be sonal affairs. Although this seems inviting, being culture. Cut and dry, NZ First offers no benefits gunning for, if not a higher quantity of workers. willing only to give visas to wealthy entrepreneurs to people of colour at face value, even without While you wouldn’t ordinarily place them and those who are highly-skilled preserves the glass considering the outrageous remarks made by its together, the Green Party has a scheme similar ceiling that exists currently. Furthermore, it ignores party leader that are xenophobic at best, and ev- to TOP’s that revolves around supporting im- the opportunities and the input that low-income idence of a lack of willingness to help tackle sys- migrants in work and improving the legal rights and low-skilled immigrants have the potential to temic discrimination against migrants at worst. of migrant workers whilst helping them become bring to New Zealand. Simply put, having immi- Take a breather, we’ve reach the end of our aware of New Zealand’s culture. The Green Par- grant communities here has only diversified our immigration policy run-down. As for how peo- ty is also sensitive about reuniting families and existing market and introduced new enterprise for ple of colour are affected by immigration pol- seeks to make provisional residency for families the whole of New Zealand. Still, under National’s icy? In so many ways—I cannot emphasise this easier to obtain. For displaced people of colour, potential scheme, these realities are dismissed in fa- enough. There are some clear winners and clear policies like these are a godsend. As it is, it’s vour of a traditionalist stance on how we ought to losers and then some usual iffy in-betweeners, heartbreaking to see so many immigrant fami- be gaining economic benefits. but the decision to choose whichever party you lies struggle to survive without the support of Speaking of economic benefits, in struts think is most beneficial for the country, inclusive their loved ones. Many East Asian families feel ACT. Here’s an example of one party completely of immigrants from all places, is up to you. In a lot less stressed with a grandparent around to open to both immigration AND opposing any coming to the conclusion of this brief analysis, babysit their kids because parents often work new restrictions. However, and here I was re- I have even more questions swirling around my from morning til dusk to make a living. Sustain- minded of that knee-bending scene in Game of head, but I feel so much more aware of how our ability is incorporated into the Greens’ immi- Thrones, an immigrant or refugee under an ACT lives as people of colour can be hugely influenced gration policy, with the prioritisation of skilled government would need to sign a statement of by the laws and people that we choose to govern migrants as necessary to achieve a sustainable commitment to New Zealand values inclusive this country. So, with a backdrop of political society. Many young people are highly-trained of the rule of law. This seems fair. Though, if this mayhem felt on almost every corner of the world, and working overseas in larger cities whilst facing were ever in play, it could be detrimental because let’s take the small steps to change the game our- similar issues, so bringing them here to help build of the very fact that “New Zealand values” are selves and see how entangled our lives actually New Zealand up seems like a positive on both currently undefined. Will there be an adverse im- are. Practise democracy wisely! ◆

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Reflections (On Life) Behind The Windscreen Of A Sigma Jared Freeland on lending a hand in every area of life

86 horsepower channelled through a three-speed um and Valvemaster additives. It's become quite of person anybody hopes will share their generos- automatic transmission, but the haste of no for- an obsession over the past few years of university, ity in an uncertain time. mer courier driver shall be limited by failings deadlines and the resulting need to escape once For those of us whose life decisions involve of the technology at his disposal. The tempera- in every while: travelling afar to collect my latest elements of risk, these opportunities to be on ture gauge had crept up somewhat since I'd bid automotive temptation. Old cars and flying plac- the receiving end of kindness and goodwill are goodbye to the previous owner outside Napier es—there's no logic, but it certainly makes for an very plentiful indeed. Rafts of comparable sto- Airport, but since it hadn't hit the red marking adventure, and not the first time I'd come to grief ries involving friends who share my more specific yet and seemed keen to lower itself whenever I either. interests came to mind: the '88 Prelude with a coasted downhill, I dismissed the possibility of While breaking down in the middle of no- dodgy alternator, or the '79 Commodore with an this being a cause for concern. where was anxiety-inducing and inconvenient appetite for chewing its fibre timing gears. Each Down into second gear as the passing lane enough to warrant telling this tale, it isn’t the moment of frustration met by a generous pass- mounted a steady incline, past the giant Halls reason why I’m sharing this story today. The rea- er-by holding jumper cables or an AA member- transport truck and a family cruising along in son why this accident seemed so out of the ordi- ship they didn't mind sharing, usually even the their silver MPV packed with camping gear. Pass- nary was the fact that as soon as my faithful car first motorist to come past after the event. Even ing manoeuvres really all the more satisfying in ground to its expected halt, the silver MPV that as I took the photo of my car that I briefly joked something appreciably slower than a normal car, had coasted ahead of me started to back up, and could, with the photoshopped addition of an and perhaps even more so than the truck. its driver got out of the car to give me a hand. original black/white rego plate, have come right Unfortunately, just as I was reaching the His kids stared from the back seat inquis- out of the early 1990s, I couldn’t stop contem- upcoming crest of this hill, a quick glance at itively as a familiar tradition from yesteryear plating the absolute assurance that somebody the dreaded gauge needle indicated it was now played out before them. When the radiator cap would be there to help. pointing almost all the way to the wrong side. came off, violently spraying more heated liq- We shook hands, I conveyed my absolute Roughly the same time I was coming to the be- uids over the engine compartment, I recalled gratitude throughout our brief encounter and lated conclusion that I'd better pull over and see Dad doing the same to our family Cortina back wished them all the best, then we kept on driv- if these crazy readings really were accurate, the when I was their age. Faded burn marks on the ing. In my nervousness that I may have damaged expansion tank burst its cap off showering the fingers really do wonders for the memory. A des- the head gasket, I'd forgotten the saviour’s name bonnet, windscreen and roof with a torrent of olate stretch of highway following steeply angled by the time he and family had proceeded to Tau- steam and rust-coloured radiator water. The fee- mountains—I was the latest of many victims this po, while I pulled into the Shell station at Tauha- ble old wiper blades couldn't scrape enough of it road has claimed over the years. ra with one more wave and two toots of the horn. away in time, so I peered out the window, flicked The man playing Samaritan offered his -ad I filled the radiator properly and nursed the Sig- on the hazard lights and coasted to a stop beside vice and found enough water bottles amongst ma back home, one eye on the temperature gauge the highway. their camping gear to help the Sigma cool down. and the other on a most beautiful sunset dead This is the absolute inevitability of buying an They'd been on a family trip to where I'd come ahead. SH5 snaked past fields and forests, occa- old Mitsubishi Sigma, vintage 1981, for $500, from, heading back before the Tasman Tempest's sionally splitting between desolate areas where flying down to Napier to collect it, and proceed- brother (later formalised as Cyclone Cook) ar- logging had recently taken place, and where old ing to drive back to Auckland running as much rived to spoil the fun. Good-natured Kiwi bloke, pines stood on the opposite side awaiting their on blind faith as the usual cocktail of 95 Premi- always happy to give others a hand, just the kind turn—the usual scenes of beauty we regret not

[23] FEATURE pulling out the smartphone for, ignoring how a was cocooned in my own world of metal, glass dened thinking nobody is around to help. smartphone camera never does them justice any- and plastic, capable of coping with or succumb- Constant population growth forces us closer way. I thought harder about the many times oth- ing to the experience of life around me. The sense together as sections are subdivided, fences built ers had come to my aid when cars had failed me, of isolation inside a car can be tranquil or turbu- ever higher, and cultures of celebrity and social and how this represented a lasting truth which, lent depending on the circumstances of our lives media surround our lives with a normalised in my personal and highly subjective experience outside. Seemingly trivial annoyances can stick cocktail of narcissism and selfishness. Longer of life, I can't help but feel lies well outside the around within our minds, building up to a point working hours, uncertain futures, ever more understanding of far too many others. where they overwhelm the good we observe all stories of negativity, day after day. We've all been Goodwill is not what we are always inclined around us, day after day. We forget about the told a variation of the phrase “At least there are a to believe follows our inevitable mishaps and Samaritans, because it’s easier to remember the few good people left in this world” after playing ill-fortune. Each day we're fed an enduring diet of jerks, the dickheads and the Philistines. We stop the good Samaritan ourselves, and to so many of negativity, whether through the media publish- trusting anyone because our encounters with the us that's no hyperbole. We'd be forgiven at times ing sensational details of horrible crimes, or in odd undesirables are hurtful enough to paint for thinking the world around truly is a cruel and casual conversions where complaints about peo- everybody's intentions in a negative light. Those foreboding place, its inhabitants ready to fuck us ple we don't like are thrown around without any phone record statistics at Lifeline are a clinical over at every opportunity. The kind of thought care in the world. It makes for good entertain- representation of many personal stories, of neg- patterns which lie behind the ever-increasing ment, and we love watching violence on Netflix ativity and suffering becoming all too much to problems with depression in this country, and shows or bumbling criminals getting humiliated handle. The evil of the world triumphant over the NZ Herald's current series trying to open on Police Ten 7. These things sell because they're the good. The feeling of being surrounded by discussion about suicide. New Zealand has an simple and memorable, and, as much as anything darkness with no end in sight. The dim, flicker- ever-increasing issue with depression, especially else, they help form our view of the world around ing headlights lost in desolation, as night quickly in youth, and while media outlets make tentative us. After hearing about the latest spate of assaults fell around me. motions towards fixing what they think is wrong you'd think twice about picking up a hitchhiker, The Sigma's original Clarion radio lay silent with society, the thoughts I just mentioned are a and after so many stories from friends encoun- in the back seat, but I remembered all too well a constant for many. This is, of course, a pervasive tering rude commuters on the bus, you'd be talkback show coinciding with last year's Police and ridiculous perception completely at odds forgiven for keeping to yourself while using any efforts to reduce the Christmas road toll. Vocal with reality, and I sincerely hope the stresses and kind of public transport. I've known so many to complainants spewed hatred at the habits of New challenges of life ahead never compel us to forget treat everything and everyone around them with Zealand's holiday drivers. They recalled in gratu- the way we are, with the outstanding ability to suspicion, always assuming everybody they don't itous detail the obnoxious cutting off, tailgating, offer goodwill to one another. know, and even most people they do, are out to speeding and general hostile behaviour on our Those of us who lack humanitarian values get them. Even though there's no lack of warmth roads—the usual complaints anyone who spends will always remain a distinct minority, and we and kindness in their lives, the positive experi- a lot of time driving will surely be familiar with, must never allow the actions of a few to poison ences still become all too easily overshadowed by myself included. What doesn't seem to form as our everyday thoughts about people as a whole. the negative. vivid a memory are the multitude of instanc- As I watched the sun go down in a cloudy ma- As the pines casted ever longer shadows es where, when needing to merge into a line of roon haze, obscured by smudges of rusty water across the road ahead, I remembered how the traffic, we can always count on a friendly gesture untouched by the petrol station cloths, I reflect- Government decided funding to Lifeline would waving us through. Or how even living in the age ed upon this most common of mental traps I'm be cut back even as call volumes kept increasing. of GPS convenience hasn't prevented all manner as guilty as anybody of falling into. What this My journey may have been unusual in its reason of locals wherever we are, being happy to help encounter gave me was an enduring reminder for existence, but one key dynamic was familiar. with directions should the need arise. We're al- that, while all is never going to be right with the One solitary driver, alone with his thoughts. Just ways there for each other, yet so many have a hard world, we must never give up fighting our pro- as so many drive to their places of work or home, time believing it. When the going gets tough and pensity to obsess over the everyday curiosities to stresses forever pressing down upon them, I the nights get long, it's all too easy to end up sad- which are not. ◆

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One woman riot (vol. 1) With Anoushka Maharaj

Whenever someone “non-political” (whatever out). After the election of 45, Lim shared that only make her more likeable and relatable. This that even means, nowadays) attempts to voice she was spurred into sharing the story of her has ranged from her candidness about mental their opinion on the current state of things, they abuse—something she had kept secret for most health, where she has documented her struggle are usually lambasted by a few pesky people who of her life—and subsequently composed the with body image, anxiety, depression and bipolar tell them to “stick to their craft and stay out of song, “Quiet”. It was released with a message disorder. In recent events, Beth has offered total politics.” Which, judging by the election of a lit- acknowledging the fear of retribution and harm transparency in her fight against Tr*mp, and it eral reality television star as president, is a pretty that can stop people from speaking out against has been nothing short of inspiring to see her ridiculous statement to make. Also, musicians, their situation, but Lim said that she was in a po- post videos about her role in the resistance, espe- for instance, are people in positions of influence sition where she was ready to share her story and cially following Charlottesville: “I vow from this who are able to reach millions of people at a hopefully help heal others in some way: “when day forward to never stop fighting for the oppressed time—so to have them remain completely indif- one person speaks out, that empowerment ricochets people in this country. I’m so sorry this is still hap- ferent to the lives of the same people who invest in ways and to places we don't realize. I am not pening. And I’m sorry for any ignorant thing I have time and money into them is as disheartening as truly free until all of us are free.” It’s impossible to ever said or done.” it is callous. It is risky, in a sense, to take a firm not be moved listening to this song, which took Another cool thing about Beth is her de- stance against anything—so it’s admirable that so much courage to create, and then watch the cade-long relationship with Nathan Williams, these musicians have the courage of conviction video of women from all these different back- a true ally and frontman of Wavves (and one of to share with their audience who and what they grounds and cities, in varying states of grief, sing my all-time favourite people), which is a union stand for. this powerful song together. The lyrics are simple of two very frank and rebellious people (also, his It is incredibly uplifting to see that people yet timeless, and has possibly become the anthem garage rock album King of the Beach was released who inspire you and help you get through the day of so many women fighting against the injustice in the same year, which led them to become with their fuzzy, musical jams are also aligned and violence that persists everyday: “I can’t keep known as the “indie king and queen of summer”). with you when it comes to social and political quiet, oh no, a one woman riot, I can’t keep quiet, Williams has been similarly upfront about his issues. In Bandcamp’s latest effort to protest the for anyone, anymore.” Women are powerful and struggle with drug addiction, mental illness, and Administration—following the announcement beautiful, and when they share their experiences his overt hatred of 45 and his Administration of that transgender people would be banned from and their anger with the rest of the world, there monsters. Best Coast and Wavves have also par- the military—the website responded by donat- is a tangible shift in the atmosphere. This is a ticipated in a recent fundraiser for Planned Par- ing all their proceeds to the Transgender Law known fact. This is science. enthood—prior to which, Williams and co. even Center—a civil rights-based organisation which The very first time I listened to Best Coast made a statement to say that Tr*mp supporters works to support transgender people and change was with my best friend, when we were around or supporters of the “All Lives Matter” move- harmful policies that affect them. 14 years old. The first song we heard was “Boy- ment were unwelcome at Wavves shows, noting Additionally, musicians have been crafting friend”, off the debut (and genre-defining) album that, “in light of the constant rape, murder, racism, protest songs and using them to benefit import- Crazy For You. Led by the powerful and talented homophobia and misogyny that goes on seemingly ant causes—one of these was the “Our First 100 Bethany Cosentino, Best Coast have been the every day I feel the need to make clear who I per- Days” movement, in which several indie artists architects of tracks that alternate between being sonally make music for, and who I don’t.” FYI, they wrote and performed songs whose proceeds lazy, summery jams and vibrant rock anthems own an epileptic cat, Snacks, and a foster dog, would go to various non-profits and organisa- that reverberate within your soul. Not to men- Chloe, together and they are pretty much the tions committed to defending human rights. tion, Crazy For You is the perfect soundtrack to best couple in the world. Connie Lim—otherwise known as MILCK—is crushing on moody boys and constantly ques- Anyway. Please vote. Protect and fight along- a musician known for her rich, pop ballads, and tioning your self-destructive tendencies, all side your loved ones. Go find your band and a viral video in which she sang her beautiful while lying on the beach, basking in your total create your own protest songs. And I think Beth and moving song, “Quiet” with a group of oth- uncertainty. As is consistent with Beth’s nature, summarised the collective consciousness pretty er exceptional women (later, they performed it her lyrics gravitated heavily toward raw self-re- well when she said, “Love to all the good guys and on Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. Check it flection—including the not-so-cute parts which a big fuck you to all the bad guys.” ◆

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The Soundtrack Of StudyLink Catriona Britton gives some quick-fire reviews of StudyLink’s hold music playlist

In November 2016, a saint by the name of Joel “Hello, you’re speaking to Greg. How can I help titanium every time they sing “woah-oh-oh-oh”. MacManus sent an Official Information Act re- you?” Greg finally comes on the line after having I can’t listen to this alone, woah-oh-oh-oh. Baby, quest to the Ministry of Social Development. the whip cracked on him by his Customer Service get me off this phone. His letter read: boss. “No fucking break for you!” he shouts in the “Don’t Go Changing” — Six60: I don’t listen background. “Keep answering the calls, we have 50 to much Six60, but this song seems quite mellow Dear Ministry of Social Development, people waiting on hold!” and it’s not bad. Who knew lads from Otago I recently had to call Studylink and found that their “Now, why did I do that?” I speak softly into the could be so sentimental? selection of hold music was absolutely top notch and phone. a great representation of kiwi music. “Because I refused to spoon with you last night?” “Fade to Grey” — Six60: Why. Why has Study- I would like to request a full playlist of songs Greg says. Link put a song on their playlist that is only a which are played as hold music for Studylink. “An angry woman opens her mouth and shuts bonus track on Six60’s second album? I’m bored. Yours faithfully, her eyes,” I reply. You’re bored. There’s a reason it’s a bonus track, Kevin Bacon StudyLink. Without further ado: here is your definitive review of StudyLink’s hold music playlist as it “Haumanu” — Maisey Rika: Maisey Rika sing- I think we can all safely say that being put on hold stood in December 2016. ing in Te Reo is really, really nice. This song is for at least 45 minutes with StudyLink is a rite of soothing and will ease your anxiety if you’re a bit passage during our tertiary education. They are “Aotearoa” — Stan Walker: A song to bodyroll uptight about your impending conversation with the soundtrack to our formative adult years. They to. If you aren’t fluent in Te Reo like myself, this StudyLink. get you filling out forms so you can fill out other is the best you can do when listening to it. How- forms, only then for them to reject your student ever, as soon as they start singing the national an- “Hometown” — Majic Paora: StudyLink spelt allowance because they love the bantz, like we all them in the bridge, which clearly doesn’t work, I this artist’s name as “Magic” on their reply to Joel do. What great guys. want to bodyroll all the way into space just to get and I spent a solid ten minutes trying every possi- Oh StudyLink, if only I could be as enthu- away from this song. ble combination in Spotify, Google and YouTube siastic about your hold music playlist as “Kevin to find this song. I found it. Not worth listening to. “Arithmetic” — Brooke Fraser: The only rea- Bacon” is. He may be able to get a little footloose, son why they’ve put this song on the playlist is “In Colour” — Shapeshifter:Finally, a decent- but I need to get loose. When I get caught on to make you fall asleep so that time appears to ish song. Although at 9am, it makes you feel like hold with a song I don’t like, I find myself pick- go faster while you’re on hold to them. Sneaky smoking some weed and going to a Shapeshift- ing up the object nearest to me and hurling it at fucks. er concert only to have your bones crushed in a the wall à la Jack Nicholson chucking his plate of sweaty mosh pit. Not ideal. eggs in Anger Management. “Come On Home” — Titanium: This song

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sunshiney song. She sings “Today I lost my mind” tion of having to be on hold again. be a good time, music-wise. and it’s about the only line I can relate to when “Royals” — Lorde: Stellar song. I imagine that “The Sun is Up Now” — PleasePlease:What is on hold to StudyLink. Not a sunshiney time. at the height of “Royals” and Lordemania, when this EDM? I mean, it is just another meaning- “Lion’s Den” — Sola Rosa: Like elevator music, it was being overplayed within an inch of its life, less EDM song, the kind that dominated and but ten times better. It’s funky. It’s jazzy. It gets people wouldn’t have enjoyed listening to it on plagued music charts around 2012–2014. It’s the people going, and by people, I mean me. A hold. However, I think a sufficient amount of vacuous, but it may get you fist-pumping—I dun- great song for hold music because you don’t have time has passed for people to start enjoying this no. They may as well put a Max Key song here to commit to listening to it intently to hear the song again. for all I care. lyrics or be distracted by them. You can just bob “Something in the Water” — Brooke Fras- “Warrior” — Kimbra, Mark Foster, A-Trak: your head and do some multitasking. er: Annoyingly catchy song. It’s a good choice THIS IS SUCH A GOOD SONG. My favou- “Loose Cartilage” — The Black Seeds:When for the playlist—lifts your spirit and takes your rite on this list because it never fails to make did The Black Seeds get so rock ‘n’ roll? was my first mind off the mounting debt that’ll take you over me boogie. I love it and if StudyLink plays this thought when listening to this song. This sounds a decade to pay off. The better of the two Brooke whilst I’m on hold, I’m inclined to say in that rad as hell. But then, classic rootsy Black Seeds Fraser songs on this playlist. moment that I love them too. kick into gear around thirty seconds in. Another “Special” — Six60: This is a pretty good song, “White Lines” — Six60: This song makes me instrumental song that’s pretty cool and horny, if but I can’t shake the feeling that StudyLink are want to do a little boogie as well, although it has you get what I’m putting down. trying to win me over by playing it. I am not spe- been played to death on the radio. Definitely in “Love Your Children” — Native Sons: This cial to them. the top five songs of this truly awful,awful playlist. song is a bit of a downer to listen to while you’re “Take It Easy” — Stan Walker: NO. NO. NO. “Whitiora” — Maisey Rika: More upbeat than on hold. It encourages parents to love their This is StudyLink being so fucking condescend- Maisey’s first two songs, but not as much as the children because of the high number of chil- ing and saying, Hey, ya know, why don’t you take third. Pleasant-sounding melody. dren that are abused or murdered at the hands it easy and not get mad at us for fucking everything “You’ll Never Take That Away” — Jamie Mc- of family members. Important issue. But, not up? Nothing is fine. This song isn’t fine. I’m not Dell: Oh god, another sunshiney song. Please, something I want to hear when I first get up in fine. StudyLink isn’t fine. I think I’m going to make it stop. the morning. It’s heavy—don’t let the reggae throw something at the wall again. beat fool you. What can we learn from this? StudyLink have “Tangaroa Whakamautai” — Maisey Rika: not updated their hold music playlist since 2013. “Misty Frequencies” — Ché-Fu: Good song, Another chill one from our friend, Maisey. gooood song. I mean, it’s no “Fade Away” (which Overall, they are generally shit at picking good fucking bangs and is extremely underrated), but “Te Ruatekau-Ma-Waru” — Maisey Rika: The songs for their customers to listen to. Out of all it’s so chill and I love me a bit of Ché. start of the song is a sped-up version of the “The the great Kiwi music that has been released over Last Post”, which is usually played at ANZAC the years, they tend to pick really obscure songs, “Over the Rainbow” — Tiki Taane: I mean, services. I was a little confused, because I don’t really awful songs, or Six60 or Maisey Rika. If this is a solid cover of the classic song. Though know Te Reo and so I don’t know what she’s say- they cared about us as much as they cared about again, I want to fall asleep. And if I’m not falling ing over this tune. However, it gets into a jolly these two artists, our relationship with Study- asleep, at least it calms me down from my frustra- good jiggy little number after this. Turns out to Link would be much healthier and positive. ◆

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“Ocean Eyes” Ocean Alley @ Studio How Did We Get So Billie Eilish GIG REVIEW BY BRENNAH CROFSKEY Dark? SONG REVIEW BY HETAL RANCHHOD Ocean Alley—what a wonderful duo of words. Royal Blood Billie Eilish’s voice puts the angel in the “City of Having seen them three times beforehand, I was ALBUM REVIEW BY DARIO DAVIDSON Angels” as the Los Angeles-born artist blows every- definitely keen to hear their exact same songs all If you were ever in proximity of a worksite or got one away with her haunting, and incredibly beauti- over again! Only joking though, as they actually a lift into town with your sister’s bogan boyfriend ful track entitled “Ocean Eyes”. played two of their new songs, at a much larger in 2014, you almost certainly would have heard It’s hard to believe that Eilish is only 15 years venue than last time, and served their old tunes Royal Blood’s breakout single, “Little Monster” old and has already dropped her first debut EP, like never before. being played on The Rock. Needless to say, it was don’t smile at me, earlier this month. What makes This time round, it was at Studio on K Road, better than good, and the unique two-piece rock “Ocean Eyes” unique is that her brother Finneas and the ticket prices and booze were more expen- band from Brighton, England went on a long and O’Connell wrote and produced the track, while sive. It was for sure really great to see that one of successful tour off their stunning, self-titled debut Eilish covered the vocals. This brother-sister duo my favourite bands were now worth $40 instead of album. So, the anticipation and the pressure to works well for the 15 year old protégé as she stated $25. What a difference a year makes. They started produce this year’s follow-up album, How Did We in an interview earlier this year: “It’s really difficult the show with their new tune “Overgrown”, which Get So Dark?, was pretty massive. to communicate what I want, because I always know has grown to be one of my favourites. The lead Made up of only a drummer and a singing what I want, but I don’t know how any of it works.” singer Baden emerged out of darkness in the most bass player, Royal Blood continue to write music The duo then posted the track on Soundcloud hideous hat I have ever seen, but nevertheless it felt well beyond what one could expect two people to back in 2015; obviously, it went viral, accumulat- like they were ready to perform a fantastic show. play. The best lead-in to the album, “Lights Out”, ing up to a million plays. They continued to play some of their greatest hits was the early release single, and it sets the tone for Two years later, the acclaimed track features like “Weary Eyed”, “Space Goat”, “Freedom Lover”, the other 9 tracks. The strong Queens of the Stone on don’t smile at me and has generated up to 15 “Twisted” and of course “Yellow Mellow”, which Age-influence prevails on songs like “Hook, Line million plays on Spotify. “Ocean Eyes” is a wistful they declared to be a song that they “really don’t and Sinker” and “She’s Creeping”, with fast-paced indie-pop track about a fictional character who like playing”—I’m guessing because it’s everyone’s and grungy riffs so dirty that they’ll climb out the reminisces over the harrowing and melancholy “fave” song. window with your wallet once they’re done with memories of a bittersweet love. The way Eilish Another great part of this event was their open- you. The drumming, much like the first album, is executes the emotional spark of this track goes ing act, Tunes of I, and their fantastic version of skilful and quick. Sadly, it doesn’t go much further to show that she’s proven she’s beyond her years. “Redbone” by Childish Gambino, which again, is than that. It’s hardly creative and occasionally feels Her personal influences of Lana Del Rey, Lorde everybody’s favourite song. Although the highlight like these two tend to overcompensate for their and Marina and the Diamonds can be heard in of the event was when the boys finally decided that lack of band members and play too much, too fast. her word association lyrics, which have earned they should play their epic tune, and my favourite Stand-out tracks are “Lights Out”, with its slick her comparisons to these indie influences. Eilish’s song, “Partner in Crime” and at last I could say that break down and addictive hook, and “Hole In Your smooth vocals are matched with a euphonious I was as happy as a kid with cake. All jokes aside Heart”, which is a tremendous anthem showing beat, blurring this song between the realm of in- though, I learnt a few things: Ocean Alley tunes musically and creatively what these two are capable die-electronic and pure pop. have fantastic lyricism, they know how to use in- of. The sheer amount of noise coming out of this This ballad is already one of the most popular struments in a way I can only dream of and that my song will have you doubting that only four hands songs on her debut EP, and I can see why. The en- boyfriend probably shouldn’t have worn his white are responsible for the ensemble. It starts with a tire track, from vocals to the beat, is so evocative, Air Max, because after all that chaos and great fun, riff that sounds like a lost Them Crooked Vultures wistful and beautiful that you forget Eilish is only they were fucked. ◆ song and builds up to deliver a roundhouse kick 15. “Ocean Eyes” definitely shows that this 15 year straight to the ears, and is by far the best example old is wise beyond her years. ◆ of organised chaos that this album has to offer. ◆

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stardustexhalemarrake- Come Over When “I Like The Way You chdreams You’re Sober Pt. 1 Mov(i)e” Zhu Lil Peep – BodyRockers (2005) ALBUM REVIEW BY AIMÉE MATTHEWS ALBUM REVIEW BY CHRIS WONG Mid-semester break is upon us, so we’ve com- If you are one of the lucky few who will visit space Billed as the “future of emo” by Pitchfork, Sound- piled a few film-related events to help you feel or Mars one day, take ZHU’s EP called stardustex- cloud rapper and Gothboiclique affiliate Lil Peep foot loose and fancy free, should you actually halemarrakechdreams with you. This is probably breaks out with his official debut projectCome feel like putting pants on to leave the house what going to space sounds like; it’s dark, scary, Over When You’re Sober Pt. 1. While his name (ultimately putting an end to your endless and fun. And even if you get lost or something ter- probably sounds generic as hell, he stands out viewings of Daddy Daycare on Netflix). rible happens, at least you’ll know the music you from the rest of the Soundcloud crowd with his took along with you was good. penchant for earworm hooks heard in the likes of Studio Ghibli Film Festival In “Stardust (Intro)”, it feels like you’re in the singles “Benz Truck” and “The Brightside”.Come Last week, the Studio Ghibli festival kicked beginning of a trip to space and you’re getting hit Over When You’re Sober Pt. 1 also shows the con- off, and it will be running until September by meteorites. The journey gets a bit bumpy, since tinuation of his trademark mash-up sound of emo 20th. Academy Cinemas, Hoyts Sylvia Park you almost got hit by massive rocks, but for the and rap, combining airy guitars with booming trap and Event Cinemas Queen Street will be most part the ride is smooth and exciting. 808s. hosting the festival, screening documentaries, “Exhale” sounds like some evil space alien is While he’s been known to sample from mod- and both dubbed and subtitled versions of the coming to get you, coming at full force to ruin your ern emo bands such as Modern and Real studio’s beloved anime films. Information on trip. For some time, you lose sight of the evil guy, Friends, as well as emo greats such as Brand New screening times can be found at studioghibli. but he comes back with blaring trumpets—thank- and Mineral on his past mixtapes, he’s avoided the com.au/celebratestudioghibli/. fully as the title goes, just “exhale, exhale, exhale”. use of samples altogether on this project, choosing Thankfully the evil space alien leaves and the ride is to use live guitars instead to create a fresher sound. A Ghost Story at Academy Cinemas smooth and exciting again. Peep himself has also once described his music as a It’s a little overwhelming (and expenny) try- In “Chasing Marrakech”, we start off with some cross between Fall Out Boy and Makonnen, which ing to keep up with all the films that roll out James Bond-esque music, then shift to some Lat- is pretty much spot on, as most of the hooks on the during the New Zealand International Film in vibes mixed with western style music; throw in album sound like they could’ve come straight from Festival. Luckily some of them are getting some beats and you can imagine yourself strangely any mid-2000’s pop punk band. wide release at Event, Rialto and Hoyts, so floating in space with western cowboys riding on While many of his songs touch on typical rap keep a weathered eye on their websites for ses- robotic horses. topics such as drugs, money, jewellery and whips, sion times. However, A Ghost Story (the David In “Dreams” featuring NERO, there’s some Lil Peep isn’t afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve Lowery-directed indie featuring Rooney Mara scary church worshipping in the beginning. Don’t and tackle mental and emotional issues such as and a chocolate pie) is coming exclusively to fear though, because you know something good is loneliness, anxiety, and addiction. However, his Academy Cinemas on September 7th. Tickets about to begin when the beat drops. We’re back on purposefully trashy image, droning nasally voice can be nabbed here: academycinemas.co.nz/ Earth on this one, where it feels like there are some and DGAF attitude may make it hard for him to movie/a-ghost-story. cops chasing down baddies on their motorcycles at come across as authentic to some people. 2am in the lonely LA streets. Though one hopes This album is also understandably not for ev- Flashback Fridays at Event Cinemas to never get on the wrong side of the law, this song eryone, especially for hip-hop purists and those This is the shit that gets usfrothing . Event Cin- gives you the option to feel like a badass without who view Peep’s sound as an awkward, contrived emas is back at it with their Flashback Friday actually doing anything badass. amalgamation of the trendy sounds of today, with- series for the rest of September. The Graduate, Whether your goal is to stay on Earth or live in a genre which was perceived to have burnt out The Brothers and Apocalypse Now are a on Mars, Zhu’s EP gives you the option to dream years ago. few of the titles you can get tickies to for just in both. ◆ Whatever your thoughts are about him, this $10! That’s better than a slap to the face with project should position him directly in the spot- a wet fish. Get the band back together and get light of the new wave of upcoming rap stars. ◆ tickets at the Event Cinemas website. ◆

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Our Most Inexhaustible Source of Magic By Hetal Ranchhod

The funny thing about inspiration is that you loneliness everybody feels? journey that allows you to chase after a future don’t know when it’s going to hit you, but when career (or dream, depending on how you feel it does, you’re fully aware of it. You can’t deny “You’ve got to love life to have life, and you’ve got to about your major) you’ve always wanted. We that we’re always inspired by so much of what have life to love life.” – Thornton Wilder are all pursuing a career in our respected field revolves around us on the daily. Whether that be of study. No matter how busy or tired we get, in a book, through that show you’re binge-watch- Our Town is my high school English teacher’s we keep pushing because it’s what we want; and ing, through the wisdom of a friend, or through favourite play, and after re-reading it a countless after uni we’re all hoping to be pursued by job those Instagram quotes you’re scrolling through number of times since then, it’s safe to say that opportunities just like Gatsby is pursuing after on your phone in class: no matter the source, in- it’s one of my all-time favourites. This quote es- Daisy. spiration is everywhere. pecially stuck with me and helped as I was tran- Just in case you need a little cheat into dis- sitioning into uni. Whether we like to admit it “When people are determined they can overcome covering inspiration, hopefully these quotes will or not, many of us struggled to come out of our anything.” – Nelson Mandela help feed your mind and imagination: little bubbles in this new uni environment. How- ever, once you get out of that comfort zone, you There is absolutely no way that one cannot turn “I laugh in the face of danger.” – Simba realise that you can’t go back to your old way to Nelson Mandela for a dose of inspiration. I of doing things again and expecting it to be the mean, come on, guys—this man was just filled Hakuna Matata; what a wonderful movie The same. Discovering the essence of what life has to with words of wisdom. Being from Africa, Nel- Lion King is. Where are my Disney fans at? offer not only makes you fall in love with it, but son Mandela has always been a significant part of Come on, don’t be shy. No matter how old you it also makes you have a new, omniscient view on my history. Before moving to New Zealand, my get, The Lion King will forever be a fucking clas- things. Simply changing your outlook on life can teacher would ask the class, “If Nelson Mandela sic just filled with life lessons ready for our minds make the world yours for the taking. could re-write the history for generations of South to feed on. Although there are many inspiration- Africans, then who’s to say you can’t?” Determi- al quotes, this one in particular resonated with “All our knowledge has its origins in our percep- nation is the key to success. If you have that fire me ever since my little 9-year-old self dived into tions.” – Leonardo da Vinci burning within you and that willingness to do the magical world of Disney. Take Simba’s words what you love, then of course there’s no holding to heart and don’t let danger control you. Em- Mr Da Vinci makes a good point. The more you you back. No matter how you look at it, you can brace a challenge with open arms—you never explore what this world has to offer, the more overcome anything. know where it might take you. Just don’t go on you realise that all of our knowledge (and our in- the hunt for an elephant graveyard anytime soon, spiration, for that matter) starts with the way we “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that alright? perceive the things we surround ourselves with. count. It’s the life in your years.” Everything we see, touch, taste, smell, hear, ex- – Abraham Lincoln “When so many are lonely as seem to be lonely, it perience has the utmost ability to inspire us. Ev- would be inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone.” erything, from as simple as taking notes in class Honest Abe definitely lives up to his name. The – Tennessee Williams to the sparkling stars going on their crisscross great thing about discovering inspiration is that journey through the night sky, has the ability to it leads to encouragement. This quote expels en- Whether you’re familiar with the works of Ten- inspire us. Take the time to seek out what inspires couragement as Honest Abe motivates us to take nessee Williams or not, this quote is one which you and I reckon you will undoubtedly find it. a truthful look at ourselves and the way we’re everyone should nourish their minds with. It’s living our lives. I know you’ve heard everyone unfortunate to think that the world we live in “There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy say that uni goes by so quickly, but you honestly now seems to be governed more by hate than and the tired.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald don’t realise just how quickly. It’s so important to anything else. This quote seems to be the push balance out time for study and time for fun be- we all need to make friends. Everyone gets lone- This quote may seem dire on its own, but in re- cause you’re never going to get these years back. ly. Hell, there’s seemingly thousands of lonely ality it speaks the truth. As we get older, and are No one has time for regrets, so enjoy the short souls in the world, and it sucks. So why be lone- faced with more opportunities and choices, this time you have here and acknowledge that it’s ac- ly alone? Why not reach out and eliminate that quote seems to reflect our daily lives. Uni is a tually important to have fun. ◆

[31] [32] AUSA Be a Human Book! OFFICIAL AUSA is organizing Culture & Arts Week in sharing their personal experiences. Semester 2 Week 7, which celebrates culture di- NOTICES versity and the creative energies of the UoA com- If you would like to be a Human Book, sign up munity. We invite you to be part of the Human here: bit.ly/HumanBookUoA. Notice is hereby given of an AUSA WIN- Library experience! TER GENERAL MEETING to be held Date: 21st September, Thursday WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2017 or (if the At Human Library, we provide a space for peo- Time: Between 11am - 2pm Venue: The Quad meeting was inquorate) THURSDAY, 31 AU- ple to borrow real people instead of books. These GUST 2017 at 1.00 pm Student Union Quad. Human “Books” are a diverse range of individu- Deadline for constitutional changes: Noon, als from all walks of life, who are generous about Tuesday, 15August 2017. Deadline for other agenda items: Noon, Tuesday, 22 August 2017. - Association Secretary (24 July 2017)

Attention all international Notice is hereby given of the motions for Con- stitutional Changes received by 12 noon on 15 students! August 2017 to go to the Winter General Meet- ing to be held on 30 August 2017. For the first time ever, AUSA is running a sur- the challenges you have faced. Share your re- Constitutional Changes vey about your experience as an international sponse and stand a chance to get 1 out of 4 student. We are particularly keen to hear about Prezzy cards! ◆ Creation of co-Queer Rights Officer

THAT Rule 27(iv)(f ) be amended to read: “Queer Rights Officer (who shall be a mem- The AUSA ber or group of members),”

International Survey AND THAT Rule 28(i) be amended to read: “The position of Maori Students’ Of- Your chance to voice ficer, Pacific Island Students’ Officer, Queer Rights Officer and Women’s Rights Officer your struggles as may be held by an individual member of the an international Association, or a group of up to two mem- bers of the Association, such a group will be student. known as a collective.” Deletion of AUSA-ETTSA partnership, and Epsom Representative

Note: The Epsom Tai Tokerau Students’ As- sociation no longer exists

THAT the following clauses be deleted and renumbered accordingly: Clause 27 (iv)(j), Clause 43 (x), Clause 44 (vi)

AND THAT the Eleventh Schedule – Ep- som to the Constitution be deleted and the Schedules to the Constitution be renum- bered accordingly.

AND THAT Clause 44 (i) of the Constitu- Survey closes tion be amended to read: “The members of Friday August 11 the Executive other than the Secretary, Maori Students’ Officer, Women’s Rights Officer, Pacific Island Students’ Officer, Grafton Rep- resentative, shall be elected annually by means Online at of a general and secret ballot of the members bit.ly/TheAUSAInternationalSurvey2017 conducted according to the Rules contained in the Second Schedule hereto, which shall be deemed to be part of these Rules.”

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By Popular With Demand Michael Clark

Ode to Found Footage Horror Each week Michael, long-time writer and all-round teddy bear, tries to persuade you to take pop culture seriously.

I wanted to talk about my favourite sub-genre Wildest Police Videos. Then 9/11 happened and approach and drew in the youth market. MTV’s of my favourite genre this week, but felt kind of suddenly surveillance culture started to peak— low-budget aesthetic made it look less like it was guilty because I’m not sure if found footage hor- cameras were on everything and everyone. Not run by The Man and more like it was run by the ror falls under the umbrella of popular culture. only the government, but average people as well. working class for working class. Concert record- But after thinking about it for a while, I’m con- Everyone had a camera. It suddenly became a vid- ings and other footage sent in by people with lit- vinced that the reason why found footage horror eo-saturated world where anyone could make a tle money to be blowing on editing equipment is so great is because the films take aspects of documentary and a hoard of found footage hor- added to MTV’s raw and uncensored nature. We popular culture and twist them into something ror came out as a response to this. trust the authenticity of distastefully real reality scary. Found footage horror is popular culture The reason for found footage horror’s faux television shows like The Real World, Punk’d, and satirised. authenticity relates to what Thomas Y. Levin Jackass because of their low-budget, lo-fi aesthet- You know found footage horror—The Blair calls “temporal indexicality”. In the past, photos ic. It was part of the MTV brand to deliver real, Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, had photographic indexicality, which meant you unaltered content and they did it by capitalising Grave Encounters. Barry Keith Grant calls it could look at a photograph and believe what you on the rhetoric of truthiness imbued within the “vérité horror”, based offcinema vérité, a style of saw. But then Photoshop happened—now every everyday low-budget video recorders like hand- documentary favoured for its naturalistic, uned- image has reasonable cause for doubt. So how do held cams and mobile phones. ited shots. Likewise, found footage horror is a you create an image that people believe is real? You MTV was at the forefront of the popular cul- sub-genre of horror that plays like raw footage can edit an image all you want, but what you have ture movement, teaching us that homemade mix- off an inexpensive handheld camera complete to do to make it believable is to make it look as tapes and videos shot on your cheap handheld with on-the-fly shots, jarring audio, and purpose- though it has not been through post-production. can be trusted as they are untouched by people fully shitty cinematography. The camera that Anything could have happened between when an with fancy editing equipment. Found footage shot the film exists in the narrative and is held image is captured and when it hits our eyeballs, horror weaponised our inclination towards these by one of the characters in an attempt to close including Photoshop or CGI. Levin calls this col- recording methods by making it seem like they the gap between film and reality. The gimmick is lective unease “the anxiety of post-production”. were shot by someone who hasn’t the faintest that you can’t distinguish real from fiction, thus It’s why people believe live footage—it’s because idea how to manipulate images. Even though bringing the monsters from the screen out into there hasn’t been enough time to edit the footage. these films probably spent months in post-pro- the real world. It’s also why we’re inclined to believe surveillance duction, they look like they were fresh out of the This what-is-fact-or-fiction style of horror cameras because their purpose is to restrict tam- tape recorder of a now-missing monster victim. isn’t a new thing. Epistolary novels like Franken- pering. Same with handheld and mobile phone That is the fun irony of found footage horror. stein, Dracula, and all of Lovecraft’s stories are cameras—we are inclined to believe these instru- It’s like spending half an hour on your hair to get written as recounts by the author (Turn of the ments of objectivity because we are taught to in that perfect “I woke up like this” look. Screw is a particularly fun one where you doubt this post 9/11 surveillance culture. But at the heart of it, it’s genius. Using our the author’s sanity by the end), and Welles’ radio We also get our sense of temporal indexi- wilful suspension of doubt against us. Finding adaptation of War of the Worlds sent many people cality through one of popular culture’s biggest our Achilles' heel—the medium that we grew up into a startled panic, but this is a novelty in film. outlets: MTV and other channels/shows that trusting the most—and feeding off its perceived It became popular in 1999 afterThe Blair Witch copy its style. MTV was famed for its down-in- authenticity to the point of satire. Found footage Project hit screens, reflecting the style of camera- the-mud grungy aesthetic. It capitalised on col- horror is the MTV pop culture movement sati- work akin to Funniest Home Videos and World's lege rock’s independent, non-conformist, lo-fi rised. It’s genius, it’s horrific. ◆

[34] COLUMNS

How to Talk With About Sport Mark Fullerton

Hockey Is My Life. I Can't Run Away With You. Who Would Take Care Of The Pucks? Each week Mark, disgraced former-editor-in-chief, tries desperately to do his best.

There was a hole in the door, and the door was fortable.1 I had a big wooden post obstructing sure. I gave a quick glance back to make sure lying on its side on the lawn. There was a door approximately 40% of the playing area. The roof that our vigorous baying for blood and pleas to in the place where a door should be, so there’s was lined with insulation, and the insulation was JUST FUCKING DECK THE CUNT to the no telling where the assaulted door came from. patched with duct tape. It was a sad rink, but it figures on the ice hadn’t disturbed the sugary We were in West Auckland, though, so we could was our rink. There aren’t many of these rinks in lake. Thin-Lipped Mother didn’t take kindly to guess. the country, which explains the presence of only my perceived micromanaging, and rather ag- We were in West Auckland because West five teams in the NZIHL—the gressively reminded me that HE’D GONE TO Auckland is the home of the West Auckland from East Auckland, the CLEAN IT UP, OKAY. I told her that I didn’t Admirals, and the from Christchurch and the Thunder want it to edge closer in the interim. She huffed were in the finals of the New Zealand Ice Hock- make up the rest. This is the thirteenth year of the and resumed watching her NZIHL-sanctioned ey League. They were coming up against the competition. Botany, Canterbury and Queen- fight sport. Southern Stampede, also known as the Skycity stown have won four titles each. Three men to the right had too many Heinek- Stampede, from Queenstown. The Southern The game was fast and brutal, but no one was ens and talked about the McGregor/Mayweather Stampede have won the NZIHL four times. scoring. I excused myself to the bathroom, and fight and said the N word too many times. The West Auckland Admirals have come sec- was almost knocked off my frostbitten footsies Ice hockey is played over three periods of ond, twice. This was their year. This was game by the sheer stench of urinal cakes.2 Urinal cakes twenty minutes. Like , ice hockey stops one of three. look a lot like pucks, so maybe in a fit of passion the time for every stoppage in play, but unlike The NZIHL website makes the bold claim the urinal caker got over enthused and dumped basketball the ice has to be resurfaced between that “because the NZIHL is held during the the lot in the steel trough. It seemed that way. every period, which takes about fifteen minutes. Northern Hemisphere's ice hockey off-season, There were SO MANY. I needed to go to the toilet again, but I couldn’t many quality players travel to New Zealand and I took my seat once more and was greeted face it. Not again. enjoy an off-season abroad while keeping in ice by the sound of someone Opening HappinessTM Two late penalties in the second quarter and hockey shape.” This claim is also repeated on the behind me. Ye Gods! Too much Opening! Too a final-third goal-nado saw the Southern Stam- NZIHL Wikipedia page, but there is no citation. much Happiness! A torrent of Coke heading pede take out game one of three of the New Zea- It seems unlikely, though. straight for the backside of my companion! I land Ice Hockey League, 5–3. The website told us that tickets were $10, shook him out of his ice-induced reverie and The game started at 4:30. We left ParadIce but $15.00 showed up on the retro EFTPOS warned him of the approaching threat. Luckily it at 7:15, greeted by the darkness and rain. In the machine thrust across the counter by the spotty slowed down and stopped just short. The culprit car we talked about the game—about the risky and disinterested teen. We were miffed, but the apologised and headed off to find some paper play from the Admirals to pull the keeper to give ice was right there and the game had started so towels, leaving his thin-lipped mother behind to them an outfield advantage, about the sheer size we let it go. The nicely printed ticket (good ink, oversee the carnage. of the Stampede captain, about the player with thick stock) was promptly ripped in half by a He took his sweet fucking time, that’s for the red gloves who was the top-scoring player in grey-haired lady who then grabbed my wrist. the League, but had failed to fire in the last six- “Be gone, witch!” I tried to cry, but she ty minutes, about how ParadIce Avondale isn’t 1 The cushions looked ridiculous. They were massive grinned and pulled me closer and closer and deck-lounger cushions with white and green stripes, and quite as impressive as the Staples Centre in LA stamped my wrist with a small red smiley face. he wanted us to bring one each. and about how there are far fewer free McFlur- I had been marked. We trudged in, immediately 2 One time I was out with my friends for one of their ries on offer, about the extra Stampede player on birthdays and we thought it would be amusing to gift regretting a) our comparatively skimpy outfits, one a urinal cake in lieu of an actual cake. Twenty min- the ice when they scored the match-turning goal. and b) the fact that we mocked our mate for utes and 2745929374 hand towels later, we presented There we sat—true and proud Admirals fans. it to him, but, as you would expect of someone having a bringing deckchair cushions to sit on because the small block of disinfectant thrust in their face, he didn’t We were heading home, but we weren’t there bleachers were an odd rubber and not very com- enjoy it, nor did he understand the joke. It was a lot of yet. ◆ work for very little payoff.

[35] COLUMNS The Disaffiliation Situation Two writers debate the proposed disaffiliation of ProLife Auckland from AUSA, shockingly not calling one another “snowflake” or “bigot”—not even once.

FOR DISAFFILIATION

The ProLife Auckland club argues that disaffilia- concerning global trend towards stifling debate have the right to be bound to AUSA if students tion will curb their right to freedom of speech, ex- on university campuses. Universities are indeed decide the club does not act in their best interests. plicitly stating in their fliers that “Disaffiliation of a place for people to argue, interrogate even the There is a strong argument to be made that the ProLife club is a punishment for free speech”. most popular of opinions and present minority there comes a point at which the social debate The key point here is that disaffiliating a group viewpoints. No one should fear violent backlash is settled to the extent that AUSA, as a progres- from AUSA does not stop them from being a Uni- for voicing their ideas. However, the right to free- sive organisation that advocates for the rights of versity club—they can continue as a club operat- dom of speech does not give one the automatic students, should be separated from groups such ing on campus, holding stalls during O-Week, and right to the privileges offered by organisations as ProLife. It would be irresponsible to compare applying for funding through Campus Life. This is such as AUSA. Just as Craccum does not have to ProLife to a hypothetical Student Skinhead Soci- the case for the International Socialists, who have publish all submissions, and the Law Revue does ety, or Slut-Shamers Collective, but there are oth- decided not to seek affiliation with AUSA. Disaf- not have to put every proposed skit on stage, er more fitting comparisons to be made. ProLife filiation has very few practical repercussions. The groups do not have a legal or moral right to be Auckland argues that a number of students oppose club will have to pay slightly more to hire rooms affiliated with the Students’ Association. The abortion, and their voices ought to be respected. in the Student Union Building, and hire AUSA’s Association is a democratic institution, in which However, a number of students also believe that sound system, stage and barbecue. As such, in no students make decisions on who they want to marriage ought to be between a man and a wom- way does the proposed disaffiliation threaten the represent them—students vote for the Executive an. This is a view shared by a portion of the Uni- ProLife club’s freedom of speech. The right to that advocates for them, they vote for the Craccum versity population, just like pro-life sentiment, but freedom of speech protects an individual’s ability Editors who produce content for them, they vote we would not affiliate a Sanctity of Marriage Club. to express their opinions without fear of violence to affiliate clubs that they support; the corollary of Conservatives and religious students can express or persecution. Disaffiliation will not quash Pro- this is that they can also vote to disaffiliate clubs their opinion on the matter however they choose, Life members’ right to express their opinion on that do not represent their interests. AUSA has but we accept that our society has progressed be- campus or limit their ability to do so, as they will posted this referendum online, which is the first yond these views, and is better for it. It’s time we remain funded through Campus Life. time they have done so, in order to allow as many moved beyond the pro-life debate. Disaffiliation is The question remains as to whether disaffili- students as possible to have a stake in this decision. a symbolic action that declares that we, as a demo- ation threatens to be the top of a slippery slope; The ProLife club has every right to express their cratic, progressive student body, respect the right some would argue that this referendum reflects a views on campus, but this does not mean they of women to make the choice for themselves.

AGAINST DISAFFILIATION

Once again, ProLife’s relationship with AUSA is that it promotes a university culture that appeals being taught, return to plague the inventor. Once on the agenda, with a motion to disaffiliate the to a higher authority to sanction controversial the precedent is set, would other, more “accept- club put forward by an individual student. In my or unpopular views, or withdraw privileges from able” clubs be immune to assault by the disgruntled submission, the motion should not pass. I am un- those that express them, rather than engaging with and the delusional? The AUESA spectacle makes der strict instructions to avoid grappling with the these issues head on. By silencing, or attempting it clear that these forces (or at least their nucleus) merits (or otherwise) of ProLife’s cause. Rather, I to sideline, dissenting views, we lose the only real are attempting to assert themselves at Auckland. will attempt to show why disaffiliation is, in prin- way to improve ourselves as individuals and as a Could such people turn their sights on a particular ciple, contrary to the rights and responsibilities of society—namely, the ability to engage in free and club and stack a Forum to disaffiliate it? (“Concern students, and antithetical to the University’s func- open discussion and debate. Troll!” I hear the inevitable refrain. So be it—I can tion in society. Appeals to the democratic rights of students only vouch for my sincerity in this piece.) The arguments for and against absolute free- to control who gets to affiliate with their Asso- As a closing thought, university is the cruci- dom of speech have been well traversed elsewhere. ciation do not assist in this argument. Being in ble where tomorrow’s political and philosophical In any event, the motion to disaffiliate does not -in the moral majority on an issue offers no recourse leaders test their ideas and form their arguments voke classic freedom of speech arguments. ProLife when you consider issues such as freedom of reli- for change. Outside this cocoon, there is no higher will still be able to assemble, operate on campus, gion, indigenous land rights and LGBTQ+ accep- authority to appeal to. Hatred and bigotry cannot and seek funding from Campus Life (the recipient tance, which are now mainstream, but were once be legislated out of existence, and must be fought of that easily-overlooked-but-actually-quite-sig- unthinkable. It is only with a culture of open, free through courageous, persuasive argument. At- nificant “services charge” tacked on to your annual inquiry that marginal views have the opportunity tempting to suppress or sideline these forces has tuition fees—go on, have a look). While ProLife to be put forward, tested and (perhaps) flourish. not protected our societies against the terrifying will thus be able to continue, disaffiliation would The flipside of such progress is the need to tolerate and seductive populism that has scored victories deny certain benefits and privileges to the group, less just or progressive views. in the UK and USA, and stalks the fringes of oth- which are open and available to other clubs with The alternative is a campus where decisions er democracies. If our future leaders, in the rela- less controversial views. It would therefore rep- are made, and arguments held, not on the basis of tive safety of a university campus, cannot compete resent an important—and unjustified—symbolic merit, but by force of the majority that happens on an even footing with an opposing view—and sanction, along with the practical loss of access to to show up at the Student Forum on the day. Few win—what hope is there for the far more pressing AUSA facilities and other benefits. students would likely lose sleep over ProLife’s disaf- contest of ideas that is flaring to life around the My fundamental objection to disaffiliation is filiation. But we teach bloody instructions, which, globe as we speak? ◆

[36] Baby’s bottom sudoku Kisses and Quizzes QUESTION MARK’S CORNER EASY (ONE POINT) 2 9 5 3 1. What is the first book of the Bible? 2. Peter Dunne quit as leader of last week. Near what major 2 4 city was his electorate of Ōhāriu? 3. Wayne Rooney has moved back to Everton, his first club. Which 5 1 8 4 Premier League club did he leave? MEDIUM (TWO POINTS) 2 6 1 5 4. Who starred in the lead role of the television series Breaking Bad? 5. What common piece of medical advice did the President of the USA 1 5 9 8 ignore last Tuesday? 6. Mac Demarco and Anderson.Paak have recently been announced to perform at what music festival? 9 7 4 2 7. Would you wear, eat or walk through a tam o’ shanter? 2 4 5 6 HARD (THREE POINTS) 8. Which former NZ politician is being taken to court in a paternity 8 6 dispute? 9. What Australian island territory has spoken out about their treatment by the federal government and is considering becoming part New 4 9 3 5 Zealand? 10. All Hail The Queen was the debut album of which rapper turned actress, born Dana Owens?

ROCK SOLID SUDOKU Herald’s Heroes Every week we’ll trawl the comments section of the NZ 2 7 5 Herald Facebook page to find the hilarious, the repulsive, and the outright absurd. 1 7 1 3 4 2 5 1 3 2 4 8 9 4 2 7 5 6 7 9

3 1 This week’s HH was a tough call. It was either the above exchange, which once and for all demonstrated that the NZ Herald comments section is the 6 9 3 Great Social Leveller, or the collection of comments on the article “Man

Barred From Adopting Rescue Cat Because He Is Gay”, which were sixteen

way Festival 7. Wear it—it’s a hat 8. John Banks 9. Norfolk Island 10. Queen Latifah Queen 10. Island Norfolk 9. Banks John 8. hat a it—it’s Wear 7. Festival way

- look directly at an eclipse and wear the special glasses you fuckwit 6. St Jerome’s Lane Jerome’s St 6. fuckwit you glasses special the wear and eclipse an at directly look separate variations on the “I didn’t think gay men liked pussy” gag.

Genesis Genesis 2. Wellington 3. Manchester United 4. Bryan Cranston 5. Don’t Don’t 5. Cranston Bryan 4. United Manchester 3. Wellington 2. Answers: 1. 1. Answers: (For the record, I checked. Rod and Tanya do not know each other.)

[37] the people to blame.

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[38] Creative WRITING COMPETITION

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