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Craccum, 26 February 1990 — 1 As a new and momentous decade be­ not merely equip you with vocational skills gins I extend a very warm welcome to but impart something equally vital in first-year and returning students, es­ today’s complex, fast-moving world; the pecially those new to Auckland.This is a ability to think critically. time of enormous stress and change for The pressure to pass papers with high university students and staff alike. As you grades notwithstanding, there is far more adjust to a ten-fold increase in tuition to university life than the ceaseless and fees, we face the biggest upheaval in ter­ perhaps joyless grind of study. Be sure to tiary education in 30 years. Learning for take advantage of the exciting range of On Fi Life, while positive in some respects, has cultural, spofting and other recreational Februai created alarming scope for bureaucratic opportunities. Your years here will be far occurred and political interference in our richer for it. Savour too, the many attrac­ operations. In the name of accountability tive spaces on the Campus, particularly which 1 we will have to pour our precious energy the magnificent trees, gardens and lawns than a 1: and money into explaining and justifying around the Old Government House. in quart» our performance to the Ministry of Edu­ Whether you be full-time or part-time, to noticii cation, all to little apparent purpose. Yet just out of school or a mature adult, I wish dent affj essential facilities are seriously overtaxed you a happy and prosperous year. Re­ It seei with little immediate prospect of relief. member the staff — academic and ge­ tional P Despite the difficulties which beset us neral — are here to serve you and never be permissi all and the gross overcrowding, there is afraid to seek their help. Beneath the in the Qi still plenty to celebrate and enjoy. This daunting size and apparent anonymity, tain enoi university still attracts and retains staff this is a friendly and human institution. bers to b from around the world with enviable Dr Colin Maiden affiliatio teaching and research records. They will Vice-Chancellor permissi Mr Rogt Vice-Pre tation cc Welcome to ATI. Responsibility and creativity cannot be and Cra> For many of you the process of entering force fed. You learn these virtues as you this to b ATI has not been easy. The competition question, analyse and examine the ideas The pr< for places in some courses has been in­ and assumptions of existing knowledge began tense. Congratulations to you for being and technical skills. Asking questions is Zealand selected. And congratulations to those the fundamental skill for creative learn­ down by choosing less popular but absolutely ing. So do not hesitate to speak up in class Says crucial courses. I hope your course of or out of class. Keep asking those ques­ several c study successfully prepares you for your tions of your teachers. ed then preferred vocation. I hope you will participate fully in the flag.” In the past ATI students have achieved extracurricular activities. We have a lively Mr f enviable results in national examinations. and progressive students association, son, M] We want this success to continue. We are ATISA. They will welcome your partici­ was at proud of the dedication and competence pation in their activities for 1990. Make Headqu. of our staff. With your willingness to work their activities your activities and join with when he hard I am sure you will achieve your edu­ them in their organisation if you can. bemusec cational goals. I hope you will be pleased with your discussir I do not believe education should be progress through 1990 and that it will be “At narrowly technical concerned with just most successful for you. believe i tools and techniques. Education should parently enable us to be responsible and creative Dr John Hinchcllff lem an< citizens. Director propaga but not “I ad\ ing its worth, perhaps the spirit of co­ flying it. ... and hello operation between ATISA and AUSA will Howe» ensure that misconceptions on both sides raise the from .... of the fence or both sides of Wellesley time the Street in this case will be buried and for­ the Stud The beginning of a new era, the begin­ gotten. Mr Pyr ning of the academic year and the begin­ Welcome to 1990 and I wish you a than the ning of a new Craccum. For the remain­ successful year ahead. quote h der of 1990 and hopefully beyond, Crac­ flag a s; cum will be aimed at both University and Regards He desc Polytechnic students. In the past the Brett Williams National width of Wellesley St might as well have President ATISA “rude” ; been a million miles. The students at the He clai largest University and the largest Poly­ thing’s a technic in New Zealand seemed to have But N nothing to talk about. All this has CREDITS lieves th changed — our favourite bull in a china not “ove “I si shop — Phil Goff has seen to that. While Editors: Steve Amanono, Sarah Murray no one with half a brain would welcome what wo Features Journalist: Max Chappie [United] the metamorphosis of education from a Technical Editor: Tony Bell symbol of equity to a commodity with the was kid Technical Consultant: Philip Ross for flyin same value as a second hand car, the Advertising Manager: Joe Babich matter of the status of polytechnics and Stripes!’ Typesetting: Theresa Platt Cracc universities is altogether different. The General Assistance: Steve Levien, Gerald implications of “Learning for Life” in this Roger 1 Ryan, Moira Barber, Peter Gray, Rachel Cur- commen area are generally welcomed by polytech rin, Steve X and Wissy Gray and Des. students. The belittling of an educational Ed: “W qualification simply because it is obtained Special thanks to Roger Pym for his unflagg­ blem wi at a tech rather than a university is an ing efforts. cisely?” attitude which is elitist and certainly not Pym: “F Haere Mai, welcome, new and returning Even if you chose not to pay fees by instal­ in the interests of anyone. An interesting commen students. Hope enrolment wasn’t too ment we need your commitment and en- argument used in the debate on whether would ju horrific and you all survived with some ergy. Come up and see the fees campaign universities should lose their monopoly on ion sky-1 dignity (and cash) intact. Don’t be sur­ co-ordinator in the Student union the granting of degrees is that the type of Ed: “Yc prised if you have recurring nightmares buildings. education obtained at varsity promotes to take about queues for the next few months! On a less sombre note, I hope you’ve critical thinkers who can analyse ideas think ; 1990 is shaping up to be a very in­ picked up your Orientation card and are and not be baffled by bullshit. When you DISCLAIMER prepared teresting year. No doubt you’ve all heard coming to join in as many fun activities as remember that nearly every member of Pym: “I about the 1990 Fees Boycott Campaign by possible before setting in to work, work, the cabinet has a university degree, that CRACCUM is published by the Auckland complaii now. We will be distributing information WORK. argument falls apart. Where was the University Students Association but ATISA He di throughout the year about the importance Remember, we at the Association are critical thinking which should have have been very nice and sort of indicated that complair of this campaign. here to assist you if you need advice or exposed the New Right ideology as dan­ they’ll go to prison for us if it’s the tech stuff I went on What I want you to keep in mind is that help with anything so drop in and say gerous when applied to social policy. at fault which I think is jolly good of them real­ Young b by boycotting the third year instalment hello. Keep your head down. Your tail up Buried somewhere under the lust for ly, don’t you? By the way, the views express­ the situa during the general election, we will make and your beak clean. Ta, ta for now. power and the just consumed sheep meal ed in CRACCUM do not necessarily represent selves in the strongest stand against this govern­ Ella Henry from Bellamys no doubt. The quality of the views of the Auckland University Students ment’s user-pays policy on education. Mayb( President AUSA education is the only criteria for examin­ Association or the editors. powers ( 2 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 ational skills illy vital in l world; the rs with high j is far more FLAGGING PATRIOTISM? easeless and y. Be sure to ng range of recreational On Friday the 17th of such that they are able to Jack shall each special significance attach­ GRUMMET cjb______February an incident ed to the New Zealand re will be far anticipate the furore that measure six-sixtieths, occurred in the Quad erupted simply over the and the star at the bot­ Flag. many attrac------2nd FOLD which has caused more Within certain guide­ particularly raising of our national tom of the cross shall than a little consternation lines, the New Zealand is and lawns flag, then at least we have measure seven-six­ ------1st FOLD in quarters not often given House, one party displaying a cap­ tieths of the hoist of the Flag may be used in a ar part-time, to noticing day by day stu­ ability for vision. ensign across their number of ways. (It can, adult, I wish dent affairs. respective red points, for example, be flown, is year. Re- It seems the Young Na­ Incidentally, Mr Wil­ and the width of the paraded, or hung in a win­ mic and ge- tional Party was granted liamson shared a little white borders to the se­ dow.) Similarly, the cor­ HALYARD g permission to set up a stall irony with us after the dis­ veral stars shall in all rect way to display the New and never be 1. Fold lengthwise bottom- in the Quad in order to ob­ cussion. With a grin so wry cases be equal to one Zealand Flag varies from Beneath the side to topside once and tain enough student mem­ I could hear it over the one-hundred-and- one situation to another. ; anonymity, then once again. institution. bers to become eligible for phone, he informed Crac­ twentieth of the hoist The aim of this is to )olin Maiden affiliation to AUSA. The cum of a group on campus of the ensign. simplify flag flying, which «-Chancellor permission was given by a number of years ago then otherwise may seem too Mr Roger Pym (Education recognised as leaders in The New Zealand flag complicated and not worth Vice-President and Orien­ liberal and open thought. may be made to any size, the trouble. Whether you tation controller for 1990) They were the Progressive but in all cases the length fly the New Zealand Flag and Craccum understands Youth Movement or should be twice the width. on a daily basis, or just on this to be normal practice. PYM. special occasions, this will The problems, however, be helpful as a ready refer­ began when the New ence. Zealand flag was taken down by the Young Nats. Description and Says Pym, “I received Dimensions of the several complaints. I ask­ New Zealand Flag ed them to remove the The New Zealand Flag flag.” 3. Now concertina by features, on a royal blue Mr Maurice William­ folding backwards and background, a Union Jack son, MP for Pakuranga forwards towards the in the first quarter and was at National Party hoist edge. Headquarters in Auckland four five-pointed red stars of the Southern Cross on when he overheard several bemused Young Nationals the fly. The stars have discussing Pym’s actions. white borders. “At first I couldn’t The notice that ap­ 4. Keep the Flag bundled believe it. There was ap­ peared in the New Zealand by winding the halyard Gazette, 27 June 1902, parently no physical prob­ around and under itself. gave the following lem and National Party propaganda was allowed technical description of but not the flag! the stars and their posi­ “I advised them to keep tions on the New Zealand Flag: Diagram Showing Proportions spirit of co- flying it.” However when they did NOTE — Distance A-B determines size of ensign. When d AUSA will A-B=30, other dimensions are as shown. raise the flag for a second The centres of the stars >n both sides forming the long limb of Wellesley time they were ordered off the Student Association by of the cross shall be on Flying the Flag ried and for- a vertical line on the Mr Pym. Sources other The New Zealand Flag than the Young Nationals fly, midway between wish you a the Union Jack and the may be flown on any day quote him as calling the outer edge of the fly, of the year, usually during flag a symbol of fascism. and equidistant from normal working hours, Regards He describes the Young and in a variety of places. Nationals to Craccum as its upper and lower rett Williams edges; and the distance Often, flag flying is ob­ ident ATISA “rude” and “obnoxious”. served on a 24-hour basis, He claims, “The whole apart of the centres of the stars shall be equal especially when buildings thing’s a non-issue.” are floodlit. Continuous But Mr Williamson be­ to thirty-six sixtieths the hoist of the ensign. flying, however, shortens lieves the fuss is certainly the life of a flag, and it not “over nothing.” The centres of the stars may have to be replaced “I shudder to think forming the short limb more often. i Murray what would happen in the of the cross shall be on ipie The New Zealand Flag [United] States if someone a line intersecting the should never be flown in a was kicked off [campus] vertical limb at an dilapidated condition. 3SS for flying the Stars and angle of 82__ there­ Flag flying is particular­ ich Stripes!” with, and rising from ly encouraged on those Craccum approached near the lower fly cor­ days of the year designated .evien, Gerald Roger Pym for further ner of the Union Jack days of national commem­ iy, Rachel Cur- comment: towards the upper fly oration. ind Des. Ed: “What was the pro­ corner of the ensign, its or his unflagg- blem with the flag, pre­ point of intersection History of the with the vertical line cisely?” New Zealand Flag being distant from the Pym: “I’m not prepared to centre of the upper­ The design of New comment on that — it Zealand’s national flag would just blow the situat most star of the cross twelve-sixtieth of the emerged gradually, over a ion sky-high!” number of years, before Ed: ‘‘You were prepared hoist of the ensign, and the distance of the cen­ being officially approved to take action. Don’t you in 1902. Efforts to create a think you should be tre of the star nearest the Union Jack from national flag can be traced prepared to explain it?” back to the early days of Pym: “No. I got several the point of intersec­ the Auckland tion shall be equal to European settlement. complaints.” A flag was chosen in ion but ATISA fourteen-sixtieths of He did not name the 1835 from several designs )f indicated that complaining parties but he the hoist of the ensign. s the tech stuff by a meeting of northern went on to say that the The star nearest the fly od of them real- Maori Chiefs. It became Young Nationals just used edge of the ensign shall known as the “Flag of the views express- the situation to get them­ sarily represent measure five-sixtieths, Independent Tribes of selves in the media. the star at the top of Bruce Alabaster, New Zealand Chairman of the Young Nationals, whose delega­ ie rsity Students New Zealand.” Maybe so but if their the cross and that Surprisingly, many peo­ tion at Auckland University was ordered off following complaints about the group powers of prediction are nearest to the Union ple are not aware of the "flying the New Zealand flag.”

Craccum, 26 February 1990 — 3 FEES SUCK - STUDENTS by Max Chappie The real impact of the intend to have an tertiary fees has struck unqualified and illiterate students in the face as they future generation? I can’t line up to enrol and some see how these fees will in­ have considered abandon­ crease places in tertiary ing or cutting their studies education and what good by Mas as a result. Students made are places when you can’t the following comments: afford the fees?” - Delwyn Studen lowing comments: Riesterer. not to pa; “Why should fees in­ ment of t crease to such a high level “It stinks because every­ protest when my studying will Governmf body is entitled to an edu­ benefit the country, when But te people on the dole are cation of their choice; because the only people will not paid for producing saying 1 that are getting off the full nothing? Students are an would p fee are people doing voca­ investment in the future risk. Thi tionally orientated courses, and the dole is not. I’ll opted t< which disadvantages peo­ pay fees to support myself awareness ple wanting a full educa­ and pay taxes to support The Ni tion. It stinks because it the dole. Come on, get versity sti restricts the type of people serious!” - Shane Ritchie. is encour that go to university. The pay by in type of people that go to “I think it sucks can put university is already too because it is too much. Governm Last year I had to get restrictive in that it’s white “The effect of the “I am a single income I only have $200 of the “I was intending to take tion time work to get some money and middle class.” — Lyn increase on myself (a white earner with a young family necessary $1000. I don’t two or even three courses last payn but I still couldn’t get Holland. 20-year-old male) is attempting to increase my think I will be able to this year, expecting them The enough to cover the costs appalling. There are earning potential by finish my course. I am to cost about $80 or $100 written t< of the fees and the other “I took one course only allowances for under 20- further studies. I am now very disappointed in the a piece. The increased fees they take costs of this year. I’m because of the fees being year-olds and under 16 half way through and have support offered by the have meant I could only is suppor going to try to take out a higher. The boss paid and year-olds when they are almost decided to abandon Government. Let us afford one course, after versities. bank loan. I hope they I didn’t want to ask for the people who have my studies due to the fees learn.” - Anonymous. which I have $4 left in the Auckli give a $5000 loan to $660 to be spent on me.” financial help. That is increase.” - Anonymous. “I am paying for my bank. As a full time Student people that don’t get $87 a — Anonymous. disgusting. The necessity own fees but cannot get an worker I feel that I have protest week. I might have to for immediate payment is allowance because my already paid for education Rachel E leave to get some money so “I am 19. I cannot “Personally paying the also disgusting - how are afford to pay my fees. I parents earn over the the with my taxes. I don’t are pu I can come back again.” - fees is not a problem, young people supposed to could not afford to pay a income test. I find it very know how the hell those pressure Scott Latimer. although obviously they come up with $1250 to get loan. My parents have no annoying that a lot of less well off than me are the cost will be a major setback to an education when they influence on my income so teenagers can go on the supposed to get an increase -Increased fees will make many students on the earn a minimal wage until why should some 18 and dole and use our tax when education. Education them this it very difficult for me to campus. I think they they are qualified? I am 19 year-olds get discounts I have to study and should be the last thing She ( continue. I’m in debt to should be reduced.” — not amused.” — Anony­ and not me? I have not yet struggle with part time that is made user-pays.” allowance my parents already. Do we Stuart Warren. mous. paid my enrolment fees as jobs.” — C. Downer. — Peter Jenkins. with mo hard-pres the instit roll of 17, FLAT RATES FOR

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4 -T- Craccum, 26 February 1990 FEES BOYCOTT URGED But Technical Institutes refuse to back NZUSA protest

by Max Chappie

Students will be urged A spokesperson for uni­ She says some families year. discussed at three APSU However, Pacific Island, not to pay the third instal­ versity vice chancellor will have to re-mortgage “Really, waving flags national meetings but was Maori and Asian families ment of the tertiary fees in Colin Maiden said he was their homes to send their and stuff isn’t going to not supported. are more like a broad kin­ protest at the new not yet in a position to children to university and work but we’re going to do “We came out saying ship network where there Government fees system. comment on the fees part-time students will be that anyway because every­ that we couldn’t ask our is mutual obligation, she But technical institutes protest. disadvantaged. High fees body loves doing it. But students to jeopardise says. will not support boycott, The standard tertiary means they will take lon­ we’re dealing with a mone­ their chance of sitting their “These people are being saying witholding fees fee for this year is $1250, ger to finish their degrees, tarist Government; we exams and finishing their crippled by their situation. would put students at depending on conditions, she says. By the time they have to deal with numbers. courses.” The thing that in other risk. They have instead and Auckland University do, adult students will be Witholding fees is very He says APSU decided European groups gives opted to raise public students also pay an $88 less likely to get good jobs meaningful.” to make the student fees people the individualism awareness over the fees. AUSA fee and a $33 because of their age, she Dore said students an election issue by public to believe that they have The New Zealand Uni­ welfare fee. They face says. would not be encouraged awareness, starting with the right to be entrepre­ versity students Assciation penalty charges of $22.50 Dore says women who to withold payment of the an education awareness neurial individuals is in is encouraging students to per instalment if they opt rely on their partners for third instalment if it was week around June. fact not an option because pay by instalments so they to pay their fees in three money will also be disad­ going to harm them. Williams says the week they are community based. can put pressure on the parts. vantaged because their “We’re not telling stu­ will probably finish with a “The policy is like say­ Government around elec­ “We have spoken to partners may not want dents to endanger their combined education con­ ing you can come to uni­ ling to take tion time by witholding the students who have roughly them to study. enrolment or their educa­ ference attended by stu­ versity as long as you live ree courses last payment. got the fee together and She blames Education tion in any way, just en­ dent unions, political par­ like us. And that’s why it’s ties, trade union, em­ :cting them The association has it’s taken them all Minister Phil Goff and couraging them to withold racist.” ployers and the media. >80 or $100 written to students urging summer,” says Dore. says the fees may increase the third instalment. Dore said there would They will probably talk on creased fees they take the action, which “They haven’t got a hope if they are paid this year. “If the squeeze from the be a rally and meeting on could only is supported by by all uni­ in hell of paying for books, “If students scrape to­ administration comes on issues like education for the issue in the lower com­ the 1990s and user pays mrse, after versities. course fees and photo­ gether, beg, borrow and and if there are repercus­ mon room on * March 6 philosophies, he says. from 1pm. 4 left in the Auckland University copying and still live. How steal the money to pay sions that are going to en­ Williams says he hopes full time Students Association are they going to cope?” their fees you know what danger students we will say each polytechnic around that I have protest co-ordinator Dore says students of Goff is going to say. He’s to them ‘pay’. The whole the country will invite local Australian Example •r education Rachel Dore says the fees certain faculties and stage going to say ‘we knew they point is saying that we’re politicians to speak on s. I don’t are putting extreme three students face extra could do it.” He’ll say not going to pay.” Followed education. : hell those pressure on students and charges. ‘Well, they scraped to­ The Auckland Techni­ Australian students felt ian me are the cost to students will “A medical student I gether $1250 so now they cal Institute Students Meanwhile, Dore says the financial pressure of get an increase if students pay spoke to said she’s going to can scrape together Association is going along the new fees policy is a fees, when in 1986 it was Education them this year. be paying around $700 for $1800.’ with its national body, the racist one. She says the announced they would pay last thing She claims hardship books this year and they’ve “We’re saying that stu­ Aotearoa Polytechnic Stu­ policy talks about “fa­ A$250 towards the cost of user-pays.” allowances are insufficient, got to be latest editions. It dents pay by instalment dent Union, in opposing milies” in a way that sug­ their education. This was is. with money for just 90 also means the books and that means they’re in the protest. gests the Government as­ doubled in 1987. hard-pressed students in they’ve got can’t be sold so a position of some power. ATISA and APSU pre­ sumes a family means New Zealand students the institution’s predicted they’re in a real poverty They can consider a par­ sident Brett Williams says mummy, daddy and two are about to run the fees roll of 17,000. trap” . tial boycott later in the the possible protest was white kids. gauntlet first hand.

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Max Chappie reports. one account, withdrew it find that their cheques students and deposited it in an- bounce quickly.” finances If you go down to the “The message that we lack of loyalty gained by While he says students’ thing is bank today, you’re in for a have is that we still are the free loans. He says the bad debts are no more WHO’S OFFERING WHAT: MAXIMUM STUDENT w ithoi big surprise. For a start, if definitely committed to the banks’ policies enabled risky than those of the LOANS FROM THE MAIN BANKS students it’s the BNZ you’re student market. What we students to “run around general public, the $500 “The 11%. are doing now is saying we several banks obviously loans were expensive to •THE NATIONAL BANK walking into, you won’t $500 interest free overdraft $3,000 loan for second year at that f< can lend a serious amount getting overdrafts ... here administer. come out with free money available; 11%. students if you’re a first year or of money for a longer per­ and there and possibly Carr says there is no Additional $2,000 overdraft $6,000 loan for third year at change part time student. iod of time. somewhere else as well and set limit on student lend­ available: 13.75% secured, 11%. of a h In a major turn around, “There will be a greater after having been with the ing funds, so all eligible 15.75% unsecured; Loans at the discretion of the students the bank has canned its emphasis on the bank banks for a period, three students will get loans. All students judged on in­ branch manager. because interest free $500 over­ seriously lending some or four years, their The BNZ’s change in dividual circumstances by they w< drafts for those students money and the bank commitment was no emphasis on student loans branch manager. •ANZ BANK have sti and is upping the amounts making the commitment.” greater as a consequence has been matched partially $500 interest free overdraft or in som< available to second and Carr says the move was of that.” by other banks’ decisions bursary advance available; they’ll g $2,000 loan at 11% secured, third year students. It will prompted by the Something like two to offer bigger loans at Other ci •BANK OF NEW ZEALAND increases every year of study realisation that senior thirds of all tertiary qua­ comparatively low interest now charge senior students No free overdrafts for part-time up to $6,000 for third year stu­ Willie for their loans, at a lower students needed more lified people join their rates - most from 11% to or first year students; dents; treatmei rate than it charges other money for longer. But he banks after graduating, he 15% - but the ASB, $5,000 overdraft available for Loans and overdrafts at the dis­ with th members of the public. also hints at the risks in­ says. National, ANZ and West- second and third year students cretion of the bank manager. manage: Roderick Carr, chief volved in lending to first “In order to qualify for pac have kept their $500 to help with study expenses: their pol manager of the bank’s year students interest free. the (new) loan people have overdrafts. 14.25% secured, 18.25% •WESTPAC He sail retail financial services, “Something like 50% of to come and have an in­ While the financial unsecured. $500 interest free overdraft who wei says the bank is position­ all students that enter terview with the branch strains on students grow, All loans at the discretion of available for first year students, banks ing itself for serious University aren’t able to that will give them that banks are on the lookout the branch manager. Once you increases to $1,000 from year years wi students. complete their course of loan. (With the $500 in­ for students who try to have borrowed $1,000 you are two; $2,000 loan for second year The tre; take out overdrafts with entitled to a $250 interest free He says BNZ, which study. They get themselves terest—free overdrafts) all loan. students and on, up to $10,000 by banl itself has 27,000 student into the difficulty of hav­ you had to do was fill some several banks at a time. total before graduation and that customers and together ing to clear up very sub­ forms.” A National bank •AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK $15,000 after graduation — irrespon with the National Bank stantial debts but not hav­ Carr says the average spokesperson says some of $500 interest free overdraft for 14.75% secured, 17.45% money, covers about 70% or 80% ing completed a course of BNZ outstanding student the multi-overdraft stu­ first year students. unsecured (maximum $5,000 question of the market is changing study.” loan last year was $492, dents were caught last year $1,000 interest free overdraft unsecured); the ban its focus. Carr also points out the just under the $500 level. when the Government for second year students. Loans at the discretion of the tiary cus $1,500 loan for first year at branch manager.

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6 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 The ASB, National and AUSA president Ella administration. He says ANZ banks all said they Henry says students the administration rejected were interviewing all over­ naturally have financial the idea. draft applicants and problems and need help “It’s something we’ve asking them whether they with their money manage­ tried to do here. We have MARUIA MEMO had other accounts. ment. an employment budget The Maruia Society which specifically excludes The bank’s new attitude “It’s been very easy for officer but because of all tion of the rainforests in (formerly the Defence any consideration of the South America has gained toward students has drawn students to access this the stuff she has to do in Society and the Native effects of mining on the world-wide attention, the he says the criticism from ATISA cash and there’s been no employment, budget ad­ Forest Action Council) has environment. forests on Indonesia, Pa­ president Brett Williams, accountability at that vice sort of can’t have a eaky bankers notched up number of who says banks are stage,” she says. high priority.” •The bill is virtually pua New Guinea and the conservation victories in ill try it on making things harder for “Two years ago they were Williams agrees that useless for preserving na­ larger Pacific islands add the fifteen years since it students. living on pocket money. students need financial tive forests on private up to a significant propor­ aught out a has been formed. The pre­ it worth it for “We’re concerned they Somebody gives them $500 advice. land. Proposed “Heritage tion of the world’s rain­ servation of all North and a cheque book with forests and they too are ;e they will have made it harder for “Most young people Island lowland forests on Orders” cannot be used ieir cheques students to manage their no budget counselling.” don’t really know how to under severe threat. public land, large areas of where their effect would be finances and the other Henry says she will handle their money and if Being a national organ­ ly-” privately owned forests to reduce the market value thing is that they did it applaud any bank which is they got good habits early of standing timber or ren­ isation with sizeable and additions in recent without consulting prepared to give financial on, it would stand them in der forest lands free from resources means the STUDENT years of tens of thousands Maruia Society has been students,” Williams says. counselling to students. good stead for life.” environmental exploi­ :s of hectares to our national “The banks are saying “I would like to see all tation. The bill has six abe to mount a campaign parks and reserves are in these areas with full­ that fewer and fewer the banks involved in other effects with possible second year at some of the successful assisting stage one time active campaigners. students are loyal and will campaigns we have been disasterous consequences change banks at the drop students,” she said. for natural areas such as On March 31 in B15 r third year at prominent in. of a hat. With all the Henry said banks coastlines, rivers and (the Library lecture Our most critical cam­ theatre) there will be a one iscretion of the students I’ve talked to it’s should take some res­ lakes. paign at the moment, and because the banks that ponsibility for the irres­ day seminar on tropical a most pivotal issue for all they were originally with ponsibility of students. Another topic of major rainforests. It starts at spheres of conservation in concern for the Maruia 9am and goes to 4pm. have stuffed them around “I think there is a certain this country, is Geoffrey ee overdraft or in some way. Of course amount of irresponsibility Society are the tropical available; Palmer’s Resource Man­ rainforests of the Oceania Paul Travers 3 they’ll go to another bank. in throwing money at 11% secured, agement Bill. Despite the Other customers would.” young people if they’re not region. While the destruc­ year of study Prime Minister’s best in­ Williams said students’ teaching them about r third year stu- tentions, the bill’s defects treatment had a lot to do saving, banking and finan­ have far reaching conse­ with the banks’ branch cial management.” Irafts at the dis- quences for New Zealand’s management and not with Henry said it was up to ank manager. natural heritage ""ranging LAST WEEK their policy. all student service from protected forests He said many students organisations to provide under threat from mining The Craccum Editor, in his infinite wisdom, has free overdraft who were happy with their students with the to historic buildings. commissioned over 40 years of pub-crawling experience t year students, banks stayed for three techniques for living At a seminar at Auck­ (us) to provide a potentially thirsty market (you) with a ,000 from year years with the same bank. responsibly. She said land University on Feb­ regular review of watering holes in your immediate vicin­ The treatment of students AUSA was planning to ir second year ruary 18 we discussed the ity (for Arts students amongst you a watering hole is a start a budgeting advice , up to $10,000 by banks, and comments bill and speakers’ topics pub). that students are service soon. jraduation and ranged from the bill’s dis­ To aid you in this vital task we shall use a cave-painting irresponsible with their Meanwhile, Brett graduation — regard for the Treaty of style of accreditation for the establishments under review. money, have raised Williams says ATISA has red, 17.45% Waitangi to the possible For the non-engineering students we will also provide a ximum $5,000 questions over the advice tried in the past to get a sweeping aside of the im­ written appraisal covering some of the finer points such the banks give their ter­ student’s financial advisory portant case law which as decor, ambiance, cleanliness... iscretion of the tiary customers. service set up by ATI now protects our coast­ lines. Specifically, the follow­ ing issues are seen as ma­ All-Round jor defects of the bill: Quality/Range 1 = Crap <§) of Alcohol 5 = Choice iid! •The Maruia Society’s and Vessels plea for national parks and other specifically pro­ Quality of 1 = Arse-Holes tected areas to be closed to & Service 5 = Mates mining has been rejected. The Minister of Energy 0 Quality of 1 = Long Drop will still be able to veto a Facilities 5 = Regent Conservation Department TH 23-25 PRINCESS STREET AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND decision to protect an area from mining. FREE DRINKS!! •The bill would let mining companies force their way Yes, two free drinks of you join on to private land against the wishes of the land owners in many circum­ stances. This would be ed to During Orientation, other Orientation offers include: done by getting an order # ^ •Pints only $1 Wed 28 and Thurs 29, from 7.00pm. from the Planning Tribu­ ed to (This applies to Silver Fern and Old Thumper). nal and in the same way A legend - TH Trl mining companies will be •Pints for only $2, for two weeks. able to get onto conserva­ The Kiwi Tavern and a quarter inch TV set will be tion land despite opposi­ and a juke box which tion by the Conservation Saturday the 24th was established New Zealand Authority and the Minister the second memorial anni­ entertainment standard. THERE IS MORE!! The University Club provides: of Conservation. The im­ versary of the demolition The piss was good. The •Restaurant •Lunch & Club Grub mediate effect of these of the fabled Kiwi Tavern. price wasn’t too bad and •Billiard and Darts Rooms (closest burgers to Uni) provisions will be a large The Kiwi was situated on the service punctual (when •Garden Bar and Balcony •Pleasant Victorian increase in prospecting on the corner of Symonds and it was on time). loll •Juke Box surroundings private and conservation Wellesley Streets. The superannuitants •Lounge Bar •TV Room lands. Once mineral de­ Of the two bars only a amongst you will •Reading Room posits are found and pro­ select few could tell which remember the Kiwi as a •Reciprocal Rights to University Clubs around the world (eg Oxford, Cam­ ven it will be difficult to was the public bar or the' convenient stop for a quick bridge). stop future governments lounge bar. By day it was a drink or a full coma. The from allowing mining. student pub. By night the facilities were adequate MEMBERSHIP ONLY $30 In many cases a council locals moved in and only (barely), the conversation or planning tribunal will the staunch remained. The less than intellectual. It Plasticised ID card provided not be allowed to say no to beauty of the Kiwi was its served anyone. In a word, To apply see the University Club, 23 Princes Street, or Univer­ mining on environmental ugliness. Plastic chairs, it was almost perfect. sity Quad stall over Orientation grounds. They will be cold pies, a dungeon merely limited to setting dunny for the boys and a Next Week: The Alex­ conditions. The decision sad assortment of andra Tavern. whether or not a mineral outdated video machines. ALL STUDENTS WELCOME! may be mined is made un­ To be fair, it did have Happy Drinking from the der part IX of the bill, some plusses - an eight E Team . Craccum, 26 February 1990 — 7 NATS PACK FINDS FAVOUR W by Max Chappie WITH STUDENTS The National Party’s new “We have to, with gov­ “New Zealand has a also await with interest to employers. tertiary education policy ernment policy, look very high participation rate of details of National’s stu­ National proposes a Your stui has drawn qualified sup­ closely at the small print. middle-aged students in dent support and said he Training Opportunity Pro­ things. T port from Auckland stu­ After all it was just six tertiary education, they wanted National to in­ gramme (TOP) to inte­ And it d( dents associations. years ago that the Labour make a tangible contribu­ crease the possible income grate courses now avail­ ship fees i The policy would see the Government was promis­ tion to society and the eco­ students could earn while able through ACCESS. University Government’s controver­ ing that we would never nomy which must be safe­ getting the living allow­ Students would be able to lucky. L sial tertiary fees scrapped have user-pays educa­ guarded as much as the ances. National said it will work through the courses Waikato. and make tuition free for tion.” rights of school leavers.” not do this. at schools, polytechs and For yoi all full time students up to Henry said she was She said what was need­ Meanwhile, Education community programmes from a ra when they get their first pleased at moves to de­ ed was a Government Minister Phil Goff has said to gain a recognised saved when the means test­ phone. Bi degree. crease students’ costs. which started from the National’s policy would qualification. AUSA pi National says their po­ “I applaud the National premise that we can afford add $400 million to ter­ ing system was abolished. For industry, National National says the TOP stead it hi licy would cost less than Party’s moves to rescind education. tiary spending. fees redu< $150 million to implement the tuition fee. I also ap­ “What we have at the When he outlined the says it would set up a new scheme would give stu­ traineeship scheme to help dents the means to obtain One vi in its first year, but the plaud their move to in­ moment is a Government policy, National Party past, is t Government says it would crease post-graduate bur­ that says we can’t afford leader Jim Bolger said the more people get trade and a National Certificate — a craft qualifications. formal qualification that same fee cost $400 million. saries.” education but we can af­ policy would cost less than same faci National’s policy has However, Henry said ford frigates,” she said. $150 million to put in Under the scheme, in­ would confirm its holder’s achievement and ability to may be re been welcomed condition­ the policy needed further ATISA president Brett place. dustry training organisa­ potential employers. The collective! ally by both the Auckland investigation to uncover Williams said he was be­ “We currently spend tions would be able to National Certificate would before th University Students Assoc­ the anomalies like Na­ hind the move to scrap fees more than $1000 million a draw on the Study Right to meet trainees’ tuition costs be an option for form six tee. But iation and the Auckland tional’s stance on mature but concerned about mak­ year on unemployment to part-time and to provide an incentive and seven students. Technical Institute Stu­ students. ing post-graduates pay pay for people who do time to t dents Association. Under the policy, post­ part of their fees. nothing. I want to divert vices. AUSA president Ella graduates who don’t get “That’s where I think some of that to worthwhile Some s Henry told Craccum she scholarships will have to the discrimination of older training,” Bolger said. disadvant had concerns about the pay up to 25% of the cost people comes into it,’ But Goff slammed the students, chances of older students of an average tertiary Williams said. “They’re statement saying Bolger part-time under the system but said course. actually discouraging peo­ “dishonestly” sought to CROSSWORD gestion be National’s policy was com­ “I am concerned that ple from reaching their full create the impression that people wl mendable. mature students may face potential.” extra funding would come ing, who “My initial response was more stringent criteria,” Williams said a Govern­ from dole cuts. fees. I s< that I was pleased to see a Henry said. ment working party on “The truth is that if AUSA c£ more responsible attitude Henry said she did not student loans last year unemployed people move groups fa: being taken to tertiary ed- want anyone to get in the found that most post- i into training, the same the fees it ucation in regards to the way of school leavers who graduate’s contribution to amount of money is re­ to do thai user-pays philosophy.” wanted to go to university society far outweighed quired for their income Anothe She said she viewed the but wanted neither group their personal gain. maintenance, with train­ Either a policy with caution. penalised. Williams said he would ing costs over and above and part- this amount.” basis. Th< National’s tertiary edu­ in terms ( cation policy focuses on AUSA w< the concept of Study services, Right. Under Study Right, would ne tuition fees for a first ter­ fees were tiary qualification, up to a rate). BITES CAFE maximum of four years for The su full time students would be with no si Open 7 Days — Eat in or Take out paid. five times After that period, stu­ empt. Th dents would have to pay gure, but for up to 25% of the cost is easy to of a tertiary course unless level of ir they qualified for one of ACROSS DOWN $70. (Act the boosted post-graduate that if tl 1. Yellow scholarships. 1. Mourn students Breakfast: Daily fresh hot pies, sandwiches 2. Give out Part time students 4. Excuse students \ 7. Medicated Creams 3. Being would qualify for the free be left at 4. Primps fees up to their first qual­ 9. What is owing in that de Lunch: Fish and Chips, Burgers, Light Meals, 10. Dregs 5. Decomposes ification, but the four year You m 11. Remain Upright 6. Ordinary salads. limit would not apply. value, an< 13. Nuance 7. Darkness Where part timers failed What will 14. Twist 8. Gleaner and repeated papers, they ty. I belie 11. Tube for drinks Dinner: Sirloin Steak $8.50 wo’uld have to pay 25% to­ 15. Airport Runway with the 12. Midget (200 to 225gm) wards the fees of papers 17. Embrown they failed. 19. Jetty 15. Attitude Cheese and Chips $5.50 Students going for a 20. Slat 16. Opportunity third tertiary qualification 22. Nothing more than 17. Bold 18. Power or a level below under­ 23. Child and many more.... 21. Dry, white wine graduate level would pay 24. Titillate 22. Rocky plateau full fees. 25. Annual A living allowance would be available for students, except for those on traineeships or post graduate scholarships, for up to five years. It would r “I not be means tested on parents’ incomes but the present income limits of SPECIAL OFFER the students qualifying would still apply. 1/4lbs + Cheese + Egg Limit One Coupon The allowances would Burger $3.30 Per Customer per vary for under 20-year-olds depending on whether they Victoria St East, Lome St Visit lived at home or away from Phone: 396-334 home. 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8 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 entertaining to the average student. Editorial #1 Please feel free to relate your evaluation of WHERE DOES THAT this to us. To people who are reading this, Now, the more observant amongst you I hope you all had a pleasant summer may have noticed a foreign logo in the cor­ break with many uncontrollable, exciting ner of the front page, not to mention the DOLLAR GO? adventures. presence of two off-campus columns and For those just beginning varsity, an ATI content in the features. This is a iroposes a Your student association pays for many graduate papers, means that all pay the remember to crouz along to a few Orien­ reflection of our absorption of the Techni­ ►rtunity Pro- things. This newspaper is one of them. same for their representation, that those tation events in order to make friends with cal Institute periodical Kronikle. So if you P) to inte- And it does this out of the $60 member­ studying and working will pay a fair other new’uns who have been dazzled by are at a polytechnic in Auckland, remem­ now avail- ship fees nearly every student at Auckland whack and a mature age student doing 1 the great sites and sounds on campus. ber this is partly your paper; read and res­ ACCESS. University pays. You may think yourselves paper a year for 21 years will pay a fair Good hunting! pond. i be able to lucky. Last I heard it was $100 at amount. the courses Waikato. So what do you think? If you wish to Sarah lytechs and Peace be with you For your $60 you get everything ranging add anything to this discussion, or want to Steve Amanono jrogrammes from a radio station to a theatre to a free express your opinion, you may like to: recognised phone. But we won’t look at what services PS: Serious flag-watchers — spot the AUSA provides for 1st subscription. In­ a) Write a, letter to the AUSA Executive Editorial #2 deliberate front page error in flag etti- fs the TOP stead it has become topical to talk about a and ask for a reply. quette. l give stu­ fees reduction for part-time students. b) Write a letter to Craccum. ns to obtain One view, which has prevailed in the c) Go along to SRC (Every Wednesday, Well it’s 1990 and the faculties of eye­ tificate — a past, is that all students should pay the 7pm in the Quad). sight and Engineering have both declined cation that same fee. All have equal access to the d) Attend the Autumn General Meeting to sever their already tenuous links with its holder’s same facilities, and more importantly all where a decision will be made (in all pro­ my person, so it seems we have, as your nd ability to may be represented, either individually or bability). elected editors, managed a first attempt at loyers. The collectively. Very important when you’re providing a student-oriented publication Ficate would before the University discipline commit­ What do you think? which is a little more interesting and For form six tee. But in the cold wind of user-pays, lents. part-time students feel they don’t have time to take advantage of AUSA’s ser­ vices. Some suggest that AUSA can assist the access at ATM machines. Additionally a $300 disadvantaged groups, such as women Bank of New Zealand Visa credit limit, free of students, who study part-time by reducing part-time students fees. I oppose that sug­ the annual fee is available on application. RD gestion because you will also benefit those If you’ve successfully completed at least your You don’t have to borrow the whole amount And even when you finish your studies we can people who are both working and study­ first year of study, you’ll know just how tough immediately, unlike other student loans. You can ing, who can well afford to contribute help you with our Graduate Package of financial it is to manage your finances while studying. draw from your loan account when you decide, fees. I see it as a targetting problem. assistance. AUSA can benefit those disadvantaged Realistically, you’re going to need additional and if you have some extra cash (say from a groups far more effectively by distributing money to help you get through the year. The holiday job) you can make a lump sum repay­ For more details on all the benefits a Campus the fees it collects — if the students choose Account offers, call into your local Bank of New to do that. Bank of New Zealand has a realistic solution: ment and reduce your interest costs. You’ll still Another suggestion is a fees reduction. Campus Account. have the full amount of the agreed loan available Zealand branch. We’re also on every campus! * Depending on year of study. Normal lending criteria apply. Either a flat differential between a full - you can redraw whenever you need to. and part-time student, or on a per-paper Sure, you’ll need a cheque account or ATM card, basis. The financial implications to AUSA With Bank of New Zealand Campus Account, you in terms of loss of fees is the same. But if or both. Perhaps a credit card as well. But most don’t have to pay off both the principal and AUSA was to maintain the same level of of all, you’ll need an adequate loan to help with services, then fees for full-time students interest within a fixed period. We only ask you fees, books and living expenses. would need to $69, if part-time student to meet interest payments on the loan while P i fees were reduced to $30 (on average, flat studying, making it easier to make ends meet. rate). With Bank of New Zealand Campus Account, The suggestion I favour is a flat rate you’ll be able to borrow up to $10,000* at an The Campus Account also provides an interest with no student paying the fee more than five times, ie, after 5 years you are ex­ interest rate substantially less than our normal free overdraft facility of $250 on your cheque empt. The 5 is of course a negotiable fi­ rate (currently up to 5.25% pa less). account and a free Autocard for convenient cash H Bank of New Zealand gure, but the financial effect of five years is easy to calculate. To maintain the same level of income the fee would need to be $70. (Actually $ 69.57). However, I add that if the fees reduction for medical “What I need is a decent loan students and the refund to engineering students were removed then the fees could to get me through the year — be left at $60 (AUSA would be losing 57c in that deal). You may not agree, but $60 is good forget the gimmicks!* value, and has not kept up with inflation. What will be debated is a matter of equi­ ty. I believe the exemption method deals with the problems of the small post-

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Craccum, 26 February 1990 — 9 A " " ® IF YOU THINK AN STD IS A PHONE CALL TO YOUR MOTHER THINK AGAIN

Unfortunately STD also stands for (wait for it) sexually transmitted disease and these days there is a smorgasbord of infections to watch out for. Chlamydia, Genital Warts, Syphilis, Herpes, AIDS ... none of them are very appetizing and all of them will leave you with a great deal more than a sore dialing finger. The good news is that you have a real choice of whether you call up an STD or not You could (gasp) say no, or you could use a condom (and help shut out the bugs). Because if it’s not on, it really should be off. If you want the full story, make a call to your local STD clinic, doctor or Family Planning clinic. It really is amazing what you can pick up from the phone.

Department of Health SAATCHI DOM5026 10 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 This colourful game of “pissopoly” has been played in the Quad, dur­ ing past years’ Orienta­ tions. A controversy erupted in the wake of this game, with opponents claiming the alcoholic debauchery of the game’s participants was likely to lead to ser­ ious illness on the part of those playing. These claims were regarded as being some­ what exaggerated by those who had partici­ pated, and the fact that many, years of gross ex­ cess in other centres had resulted in few such pro­ blems supported this. Another game is sche­ duled, so it will provide a perfect opportunity to for interested students to in­ vestigate the game for themselves...

...we suggest you bring old clothing, leave your car keys at home, and have a good time!

ORIENTATION UPDATE BIG MONEY $$ Orientation 1990 will be etc for only $20 and $10 to a feast of fringe and 1990 B-Card holders. So .CAN BE SAVED AT THIS YEAR’S mainstream arts and get one early and save entertainment. Although heaps for the duration of many headaches and her­ the Festival. There is nias have been part of the something for everyone in University 2nd Hand Bookshop festival preparations, they this year’s Orientation are a promise for greater 1990 line up. fun and an experience not Here is a Programme of •Stationery at factory prices •Lecture pads 1 0 fo r $ 9 to be missed. This is an last minute changes. So textbooks, (Save $4.25) opportunity for everyone get your Orientation card •New and used very cheap to enjoy themselves before and join in the fun. •Thousands of n e w b o o ks «Ring binders dirt cheap! they embark on serious Tony Weber studies. Orientation Assistant at absolute giveaway prices!! The Orientation Festival will run from Friday 23rd •Arts «Sciences to Sunday March 4th, •Sports «Warfare <5^ everything is at a very af­ fordable price especially •Childrens «Maori Studies with an Alfies Orientation •SchFi «General Interest Card. Orientation: We suggest that you get Alterations and new books arrive every day an Orientation Card be­ See your 1990 Orienta­ cause of the advantage and tion Handout for all generous discounts which details. From Tuesday 20 February, until Friday 2 March include: Changes to schedules Student Union Building, Princes Street •One free drink at the events: Alfies student night — Red Cafewill notplay Wednesday 28th Wednesday and Thursday February. in HSB Cafe. •Free entry to Alfies nightclub 9.30 Sunday 4th Toga Party March. Toga Party •Free entry to all on- Toga Party campus Orientation events Main Cafe Saturday 7pm. (not club events) which in­ cludes all the Maidment Sticks ’n’ Shanty will not events, Cafe events, Coffee be among performers at Lounge etc. Sunday’s Mardi Gras. •Free wine at the Ground- swell Breakfasts and $2 for Heavy Metal Night all you can eat - everyone Sorath else pay $5. Blue Denim •Reduced entry at the are the bands which will Powerstation. be playing (Wednesday). •Reduced price on Orien­ tation T-Shirts $5 off. To repeat, pick up •Mystery prizes. Orientation Guide from The Alfies Orientation around the Student Union card gives over $100 worth for a complete rundown of DON’T MISS OUT! of discounts and free entry all events, times and costs.

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12 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 A hull o/ a good race

Only half way around Coming as they do on A one metre mesh does the among the southern whale The evidence seems ir­ PROSTITUTION! the world and already 10% the heels of the well- trick.” population, causing refutable. We face a CRACCUM staff meetings are }f the Whitbread yacht publicised Greenpeace Lingsdurf touches on whales to swim at the sur­ dilemma. Endangered in held at 9.30am Monday mor­ fleet has suffered damage campaign on the adverse what many researchers see face to cool off in the freez­ its own environment by the nings. it the hands (flippers?) of effects of driftnetting, calls as the nub of the whale fickle policies of human ing Antarctic winds. All interested contributors vhales. for the resumption of an issue — image. By tele­ “A controversial legislators, the ocean race and helpers welcome. Con­ Likened by veteran unrestricted “open phone from Taipei, Dr theory,” says Dr Owen pauses at the brink of ex­ crete and steel fetishists jailors to the days of the season” on whales are like­ Lingsdurf told Craccum: Strathclyde-Heathcliff of tinction. By doing without preferred, but not essential. J-boat wolf packs, a num- ly to cause controversy. “The problem is the word Morris College, Oxford. a few whales we can save Come on up (2 floors above )er of leading yachties are Neither Prime Minister ‘whale’. To the average “A load of rubbish.” the ocean race as a symbol AUSA Reception). calling for the Intema- Geoffrey Palmer nor Op­ consumer in the street, a says every other marine of human endeavour and ional Whaling Commis- position Leader Jim Bolger whale is a huge, peaceful zoologist contacted by ensure that our children iion to revoke its were willing to discuss the mammal, gracefully cruis­ Craccum. and our children’s chil­ noratorium on whaling. issue. Mr Palmer’s office ing the coastline for the So the question re­ dren will be free to navi­ “It’s definitely a con­ strenuously denies that a benefit of tourists. At the mains: are whale popula­ gate the open seas in safe­ the elephant cern,” understates Peter secret cabinet committee Institute, we prefer to call tions reaching dangerous ty- Slake, whose ketch Stein- has been looking into the them ‘moblie marine by­ proportions? Dr Tsing i saw a mouse... today ager 2 currently leads the matter. product centres’ — and Choy of Korea’s Institute my mouse Whitbread fleet. “With “No comment, but you dangerous ones at that!” Culinaire du Chien be­ his dangerous upsurge in can quote me on that,” There is widespread dis­ lieves so. it ran away under a car vhale numbers I think quipped a Prime agreement in the scientific “By comparing the in­ and then it was ve’ll see a significant in­ Ministerial spokesperson. community about the cidence of marine mam­ part of the tar in between vestment in whale deter- Ironically, it is a varia­ causes of the whale pro­ mal attacks on racing the stony bits ence before the next tion on driftnetting that is blem. In a recent research yachts over time, it is ap­ Whitbread, which I won’t seen by some as the solu­ paper titled ‘Whales and parent that ocean racing sammy >e sailing in because this is tion to the delicate pro­ Cocaine — Blowhole or will face extinction within ny last round-the-world blem of multi-tonne Snorthole?’, University of 20 years,” claims Dr Choy. ace. whales. Southern North Dakota He denied rumours that Dr Hans Lingsdurf, a Professor Sammy Klon­ ie was pulling out because research fellow at the dike proposes a whole new / he fear of a whale strike Taipei Marine Mammal approach. - / vas ruining his social life, Research Institute, made “I believe that, in fact, ind described the rumours these comments in a there are no more whales / is “absolute blubber” . speech to the IWC’s recent in the oceans today than \°7 . - / When pressed for de- meeting in Vladivostok: there were before. It’s just ails of whale deterrence, “Nobody likes to see that they spend more time Jlake is evasive. “The in- photos of gaping tuna or at the surface than they us­ ensity of research really bug-eyed dolphins, but by ed to.” lepends on sponsorship, increasing the mesh size of Klondike goes on to ex­ s 7- • iut I’ll predict that the driftnets we can allow plain that the massive Taiwan, Korea and Japan 0314 SAATCHI the less danmgerous dol­ ozone hole over the south­ ■ /ill have entries in the phins through the nets ern ocean has resulted in a lext Whitbread.” while culling the big ones. chronic sunburn crisis 1110 *20 *^0 'Ifio '9® *60 *7 O 'go 'no

Craccum, 26 February 1990 — 13 TV WITH TRAVIS

With TV 3’s axing of A Current Affair the lights have Minutes and the breakfast gone down on the ratings war between Paul Holmes and news. This leaves TV 3 If there Genevieve Westcott. It is now time for someone to stand 1990 cale with just a handful of local back and make an objective, measured analysis of why content that is in any case the Holmes show carries on while A Current Affair has place to b all cloned by TVNZ. And been laid to rest. Meanwhile here is my highly commemc believe me I can wait for opinionated point by point comparison between the two signing of their Neighbours look-a­ tabloid style news rivals. like soap to make it to the As the su screen. 1 THE PRESENTERS hazy waters Having said that, TV 3 Islands, 1 is not all bad. It does have Paul Holmes: With his the life of the their hus­ — Doesn’t listen t sedate se the first class sitcoms Ros- leprechaun grin, wise-guy band/son/disabled pet trendy, cynical critics wh Waitangi anne and Murphy Brown, quips, insufferably var­ cat. make fun of her Canadiai with people Phillip Sherry’s National iable intonation and all A Current Affair: Channel nationality. winds they News at least lacks One round confrontational One viewers switching over released loa stance, Paul Holmes is from Holmes had already Network News’ cartoon All of which brings us t passengers often a slur on the good discovered that New hype and several hit the crux of the mattet tant throng name of professional Zealand is governed by a Way back in 1987 when Network Two it has been movies such as Good namely: roads into TV 3 was named as the bad news for the dis­ Morning Vietnam and broadcasting but seldom tyranny of vicious gangs, a Waitangi f third successful channel cerning couch potato with Dead Poets Society wait in boring. cruel and incompetent hoping to 1 Genevieve Westcott: Has health service, crazed applicant I was among the the launching of Monday the wings. The trailer to 4 THE RATINGS space so thi majority who thought that to Friday primetime the upcoming McPhail amassed many years of Maori radicals and evil get tired v relief from the boredom of screenings of Neighbours, and Gadsby vehicle Letter experience in high level time-share resort agents. Treaty gr TVNZ’s Muldoon induced Sale of the Century (Wheel to Blanchy also looked current affairs. To TV 3 Finding nothing new on A Holmes: On air first b blocks seal complacency was at hand. of Fortune will be upon us quite promising. But the she is an honorary Kiwi Current Affair they months it maintains i township of However even before TV 3 soon too) and the embar­ gems are widely spaced in but to most of the rest of switched back. solid top twenty placing a tent city finally made it to air last rassing Blind Date (come a wasteland of vacuous us her overbearing accent, holding its own agains overnight, smugly blonde good looks Kylie and Jason. November it had become back Chuck Woolery, all is mini series, cast off Ame­ 3 MISCELLANEOUS feeling of t and Leeza Gibbons-like apparent that my initial forgiven). rican cop shows, (yet ATTRIBUTES expectancy optimism had been some­ In addition to having more) Australian soap ability to hide her preg­ A Current Affair: Couli significant what naive. such a destructive effect in opera and tired Benny Hill nancy all suggest that she Paul Holmes: — Is the not even make the top 10 happen. TVNZ had not reacted state owned television TV reruns. was really assembled in a only current affairs host during its second to las The nig] to the threat of competi­ 3 has also as yet failed to There is hope on the ho­ media factory somewhere ever to have sung with the week. I kid you not. In fat the navy tion by upping the quality fulfill its committment to rizon as next month the in North America. Pogues on live TV. maybe I do kid you as, a back into of its programming but local programming. TV 3 interminable Summer of commemo rather by importing Julian has so far received more Tennis will end and Kel years aftei Mounter from the UK than five million dollars in Geddes will reveal a re­ Governmen (along with his pet yacht) licence fee funds from the vamped primetime line up naval pr as its new director general Broadcasting Commission designed to pull TV 3 out Graham L and taking a nose dive to compensate for the of its disastrous downward New Zealan towards lowest common added expense of pro­ spiral in the ratings war. cil welcome denominator television. ducing local shows. But in Though with TVNZ pre­ concert o Under Mounter’s mar­ response to its distant empting him with new freedom ol ket driven reign Channel third place in the three series of Minder and Black- given to One viewers have been way ratings crunch, TV 3’s adder on One and fresh white sailc introduced to the dubious hardnosed programming doses of LA Law, Wiseguy ponded 1 delights of tabloid TV president, Kel Geddes, and China Beach on Two, frigates, a 1 news, a shrinking budget chose to take the advice of Kel may well find himself a fireworks for quality drama, docu­ visiting heavies from the on the first plane back to The prei mentary and arts prog­ giant American network Queensland next time the been a hu rammes and the 4077th NCB - and axed local NBC trouble shooters 10th Aotea repeat of M*A*S*H. shows Laugh INZ, A come down to examine the Festival, w Meanwhile over on Current Affair, 60 red ink. Got the feeling? ticipants c( the Co Games and Arts Festiv had drawr many grouj sion of Mai Another in Maori re the waka t« tricately cai assembled;

No Ordin By 8 ai around the grounds w zinc-noset THE STORIES — Made the only quite by chance, youi Holmes: A happy mix of entertaining appearance truly was a participant ii singing C chilly-bins, popular prejudice and so far on Blind Date. the AGB: Media audieno metre awa cheque book journalism, survey during that crucia about 50 N Holmes has scored big — Somehow made it 800 week. Maybe if I had ad were encirc with stories such as his metres to the shore after a mitted to watching J uniformed championing of a working helicopter crash at sea last Current Affair it woul( class family barred from a year. batons. Thi have nudged into the to[ the protest! holiday in a time-share — Has the ability to 100 and been saved. As i resort, its expose of lowed int< survive under water for was I chose the moment tt grounds ar conditions at Princess rebel against my status a; periods of up to ten used bator Mary Hospital’s ward 12 a mere statistic ani minutes through a process testors tryi (currently undergoing an claimed to have watchet of suspended animation. bridge. As Om budsm an’s inquiry nothing all week bill into its creative editing) visible pres Teenage Mutant Ninji the groum and assorted interviews Genevieve Westcott: — Turtles. with crying widows after TV 3 executives were too police mir the rising crime rate scared to can her show crowd. /natural disaster/light until she went on mater­ Sorry Genevieve, aeroplane crash claimed nity leave.

14 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 Protestors The protestors main­ tained a presence at Te Tii IS QUEEN'S TEA PARTY beach throughout the events. The marchers from the north, Te Kawariki, If there was ever going to be an event on the 25,000 people were there. They included the tions as being “remark­ were restrained from ably unspecific” , while crossing over the bridge 1990 calendar it was Waitangi Day. And the Queen, descendents of signatories to the Trea­ and the Treaty grounds. place to be on February 6th was Waitangi. To ty, the media, tourists, politicians, police and MP John Terris called the address a “sad spectacle” . Others like Dun Mihaka, commemorate the 150th anniversary of the protestors. Keith Lyons was there and gives his Many people have come bottom-bearer to Royalty, signing of the Treaty of Waitangi an estimated impressions of the event. out in support of Vercoe’s set up shop near the bridge speech because it brought and talked to the passing As the sun rose over the No Admission to Irreverent Reverend Maori rennaisance was waka crews. growing. One of the waka a touch of reality to the hazy waters of the Bay of Protestors The speeches themselves celebrations. Health, The protests themselves Islands, the normally was sponsored by the were low-key and often un­ sn’t listen ti One police tactic used to were not without contro­ Alcoholic Liquor Advisory justice and education sedate settlement of versy. The Queen conced­ statistics showing large co-ordinated. When the deal critics wh Waitangi was teaming keep any protestors away Council in the campaign ed that different language discrepencies between Queen arrived about 200 )f her Canadiai with people. From the four from the events was to ‘Kua Makona’ to en­ and perceptions led to Maori and non-Maori people lined the beach to winds they came. Coaches issue trespass notices to courage moderation in misunderstandings. She were quoted to back up wave banners and jeer. released load upon load of people suspected of being drinking. The events cer­ went on to admit that the Bishop Vercoe’s claims. The diversity of groups passengers into the expec­ a threat. T-shirts with tainly brought together ch brings us t Treaty “has been im­ Overseas reaction was such as Project Waitangi tant throng. Cars lined the “Honour the Treaty” were Maori from all over the of the mattei perfectly observed” . strongest in Britain where and Expose 1990 led to roads into Paihia and considered inappropriate, country. The most surprising protests were described as isolated acts and some­ Waitangi for kilometres, and they were banished speech was delivered by “ill-timed” and “disres­ times disagreement about hoping to find a parking from the grounds, along Security Biship Wakahuihui Ver­ pectful”. It appears the the kaupapa of their ac­ space so the kids wouldn’t with their owners, for two TINGS coe. The Anglican Bishop There were estimated to gutter press journalists tion. get tired walking to the years. of Aotearoa came straight be 3,500 police, army, who follow the Queen 24 A total of thirteen peo­ Treaty grounds. Road Once the grounds had ple were arrested for out and said Maori get no naval and traffic officer hours a day had to get a )n air first b blocks sealed off half the been searched by the trespass, disorderly justice because Pakeha personnel at Waitangi. new slant for their readers. maintains i township of Waitangi, and bomb squad, a full-scale haven’t honoured the The Prime Minister com­ behaviour, obstruction twenty placing a tent city had bloomed re-enactment from 1840 Treaty. He told his shock­ mented that “the numbers Optimism and breach of peace. This s own agains overnight. There was a was performed in front of of police were very, very included a student from the Treaty House. A cast ed audience that: lason. feeling of excitement and substantial.” On top of The prevailing feeling at the University of Waikato. of 300 actors presented expectancy. Something “you have marginalis­ this figure were hundreds Waitangi was one of op­ The small number of ar­ Affair: Couli significant was about to significant pieces from the ed us... of Maori wardens who timism that words would rests doesn’t reflect the debate surrounding the ake the top 10 happen. the language of this were visible at the Treaty turn into action. But there level of protest or the second to las The night before saw Treaty, as seen by William land is yours, House grounds. was also the impression degree of feeling at Wai­ you not. In fac the navy being allowed Colenso, played by Bruno the custom is yours, At the request of the that everything was put on tangi. Most people sym­ > kid you as, a back into the Waitangi Lawrence. The mix of the the media by which we royal tour organisers, their for the Queen, rather than pathised with the sen­ earnest Captain Hobson, commemorations. Six tell the world who we presence was discreet. Not for both Treaty partners. timents of the protestors in years after the Labour the defiant Hone Heke and are is yours” so subtle was the police Signs of Pakeha commit­ calling for the Treaty to be the rowdy rabble of settlers Government excluded a helicopter which noisily ment to upholding the honoured. But some ob­ helped set the signing in Bishop Vercoe stated he naval presence, Sir buzzed over the Treaty Treaty were also lacking. jected to their methods in perspective. wanted the Treaty to be Graham Latimer of the House grounds during the There has been criticism disrupting the celebra­ As the presentation the “means by which we New Zealand Maori Coun­ proceedings. of the commemora- tions. These attitudes were finished, the Red Kiwis are made one nation... so cil welcomed them back. A The rumours of the IRA tions/celebrations in terms illustrated when the pro­ split the blue sky with their that my tino rangitiri is the concert celebrated the targetting the Queen, of cost and significance. testors were cheered as air show antics. Then at­ same as your sovereignty.” freedom of Tai Tokerau Maori radicals receiving Links have been made they marched along the tention turned out to sea given to the gleaming caseloads of arms washed with the Australian beach at Waitangi. where a flotilla of frigates, Prime Minister white sailors. They res­ up on Northland beaches bicentennial party and the Despite being dismissed tall ships, racing yachts, ponded with several Replies and the missing rocket glossing over of indigenous as low key, the protestors rowing boats were ga­ frigates, a brass band and Geoffrey Palmer, the launcher eventuated to rights. It has been argued used the world focus on thered. In an impressive a fireworks display. Prime Minister, was quick nothing. Even the Black that 1,500 years of Maori Waitangi to draw attention display the waka taua led The previous days had to defend his Power gang stayed away. occupation isn’t a ses- to the injustices of the last the Royal launch across been a hugely successful Government’s record and Following their convention quicentennial and despite 150 years. Syd Jackson the sparkling water. The 10th Aotearoa Maori Arts he attacked Bishop Ver­ at nearby Kawakawa, they getting some new waka, maintained that the situa­ sight of the mighty vessels Festival, with many par­ coe’s speech. He pointed boycotted the celebrations. there has been little im­ tion of Maori people had with the paddles moving in ticipants coming up from out that the Treaty gave Instead they played a provement for Maori in not changed because they time as the crew chanted is the Commonwealth New Zealand law and de­ game of rugby league. real terms. were without their land a memory that will remain Games and the Polynesian mocracy, and it also gave The person in charge of As Waitangi Day drew and their right to deter­ with many of those present Arts Festival. The festival protestors a right to ex­ police security later de­ to a close, a member of mine their own destiny at Waitangi. had drawn together the press their views. fended letting protestors one of the waka crew based on economic and many groups in an expres­ Later, Mr Palmer said into the Treaty grounds shouted out to a group of political power. He argued sion of Maoritanga. Mixed Reception lawful protest was appro­ saying there was a fine line protesters, “Yeah, you that Maori would go back Another source of pride The Queen was greeted priate because it happened between the rights of pro­ were right. It was a to their sub-standard in Maori rennaisance were with chants of “Go home at the signing of the Treaty testors and those of the whitewash” . housing and low-paid jobs. the waka taua. The 20 in­ Queen” and two-fingered in 1840. crowd. The cost of security tricately carved war canoes salutes from the protestors The Queen, for her for Waitangi Day, as for Women at University this year make up at least assembled at Waitangi in a as she landed on the other part, apparently took little the Commonwealth half of the student population, a far cry from the display of tribal mana. side of the river. She ap­ notice of the actions of the Games, is met by tax­ days when a woman at University was considered to peared nervous of the re­ protestors. She left for a payers. be a novelty. The Auckland University Students As­ No Ordinary Picnic ception she received from cup of tea with the descen­ sociation provides services and facilities for all its By 8 am the seating the protestors up to their dants of those who signed Media members, a small number of which are solely for around the Treaty House waist in water 100 metres the Treaty in the shade of The large media con­ women students. For example, women students have grounds was filled with away from Te Tii beach. the Whare Runanga, tingent at Waitangi mainly the services of the Women’s Rights Officer, Susan zinc-nosed spectators, As she travelled up to the where the heat was not so Rae, at their disposal. The Women’s Rights Officer chance, your said the same things: it singing Christians and Treaty Grounds a wet intense. can help people having problems with University participant ii was great and the pro­ chilly-bins. About a kilo­ T-shirt was thrown at her After viewing some of courses, she can help people get to grips with the fedia audienc testors caused little trou­ metre away a group of as well as abuse. However, the entertainment on of­ Students Association, she is a contact person for har- ng that crucia ble. Much of the coverage about 50 Maori protestors most people overcame fer, from Sam Hunt to the rassment complaints, and also she is a resource per­ be if I had ad was shallow and could just were encircled by a ring of their inhibitions and clap­ National Youth Choir, the son having information in her office on a wide range watching J as easily have been written uniformed police carrying ped and cheered the Queen left, again to a of issues. Women students also have available to ffair it wouli by someone in Wellington batons. The police ensured Monarch. noisy goodbye from both them Womenspace, which, at times, can act as a :d into the toj with a programme of the protestors were not al­ The presence of the pro­ supporters and protestors. events and a TV. sanctuary away from that chaos that reigns in the en saved. Asi lowed into the Treaty testors in the Treaty House Quad. Womenspace has coffee and tea making fac­ the moment t« Along with photos of the grounds and at one stage grounds upset the clean Queen and the waka, the ilities, a stereo, both of which help to create the st my status as used batons on the pro­ image the police, poli­ Positive relaxing atmosphere up in Womenspace. Both the statistic ani event to get the most ongo­ testors trying to cross the ticians and participants Others saw the events as ing attention was the Women’s Rights Officer’s office and Womenspace have watched bridge. As well as a strong were hoping for. Banners can be found on the first floor of the Student Union 11 week bui bringing together Maori- speech made by Bishop visible presence patrolling calling for the Treaty to be building, next to the Lower Common Room. As well Mutant Ninji dom. The waka were re­ Vercoe. Politicians tried to the grounds, undercover honoured were unfurled garded as useful projects use it to gain political as all this the Student Union also provides such police mingled with the and constant chanting ac­ in engendering pride and points. The Prime Minis­ things as tampon machines and extra lighting crowd. companied the speeches. the arts festival indicated ter dismissed the accusa­ around the Association. All of this adds up to make a Genevieve, life that the first woman graduate Kate Milligan- Edgar would find unbelievable.

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Craccum, 26 February 1990 Welcome: to all you budding enthus­ iastic sports people out there, this is to let you know about all the sporty things hap­ pening around campus in the near future, as I will not be around at Orientation due to rowing commitments. There are several topics which need to be brought to your attention and I have split them into separate articles so you can pick’n’mix: Firstly, I’d suggest you read the NZUSU (New Zealand Universities Sports Union) Newsletter already printed in the Orientation magazine GO! For your further edification here is a more in-depth look at some of the activities.

Easter Tourney

Every year at Easter all the universities in New Zealand get together for a week of sporting contacts. In short, many will go down to play some not-so-serious sport, get drunk and fall down, while others will play for real in their chase for University Blues (and then get drunk and fall down). Easter tournament is one of the greatest ways to start the sporting year so why not waste some time doing one (or more) of the sports on offer, which are ... If you wish to participate in any of Boat Race: Auckland versus This is a fantastic day and will become these sports, come and see me as early as W aikato. bigger and better each year — so get in possible in the second week. I will then be now while you still have the chance and its able to put you on to the relevant co­ This rowing race was inaugurated last free! ordinator. year to commemorate Waikato’s 25th 1 Athletics There are also limited seats available on anniversary and has become an annual PROPOSED DATE: FRIDAY 30 2 Cricket our group bookings which will work out event. MARCH. 3 Cycling much cheaper and as this year we are go­ The race is over 3000 metres on the 4 Debating ing to Dunedin, you cannot afford to miss Waikato River in Hamilton for men’s and Thursday March 1 is your chance to 5 Rowing out on travelling with the main group of women’s eights. join a sports club of your choice as club 6 Large Bore Shooting Aucklanders. We are endeavouring to provide free representatives come out in force (Quad 7 Swimming - mens/womens So whatever your interest, be it sport, transport for a limited number (ie, two and Rudman Gardens). 8 Waterpolo drinking or socialising and spectating give bus loads). We have the race and once If some clubs are not represented on 9 Tabletennis Tournament a go and I promise you’ll en­ we’ve beaten Waikato at the river we the day it’s because they’re too busy but if 10 Tennis joy it! return to their university to beat them in you want to join them come and see me. 11 Volleyball the bar. Then the buses return to Auck­ PS The Rowing Club is not too lazy, 12 Womens Hockey STOP PRESS: Surfing is being included land and nobody has to drink and drive — we’re at the National Champs so see me this year. isn’t that thoughtful of us? when I get back (March 5). See the Sports Officer.

Last year University Blues were award­ ed to: meet5 tbe Black Cat

Peter Shand (Debating) Kate Jerram (Basketball) Kevin Schuler (Rugby) Kaye Nordstrom (Athletics) Dallas Seymour (Rugby) April Ieremia (Netball) Mark Weldon (Swimming) Nick Hall (Badminton) Tina Bell (Hockey) Robin Dillimore (Netball) Jason Hewitt (Rugby) Gary Lund (Soccer) Lisa Horrell (Hockey) John Timu (Rugby)

Craccum, 26 February 1990 — 17 Craccum welcomes letters to the editor from ATI POW readers, on subjects of concern. These may be sent A pow to us, or delivered, as above. Letters should welcome) to preferably be typed (or written neatly) on one side of DELIVER TO POST TO FAX TO Maori studei the paper only. Short letters are preferred over long Craccum, 3rd Floor, Craccum, Craccum, at a gatherin ones. All letters must include name, address and Student Union Building, Auckland University Students Association, Auckland University stitute’s Ma< telephone number of the writer, even if a non-de­ Auckland University, Private Bag, Students Assoc Inc, Block on Ma plume is used. Letters that are offensive or obscene or ATISA Office, ATI. Auckland. (09) 303-2236. liason officer will not be printed. the gatherir

„ joy a hangi. 3. As the disclaimer on all HELIPORT FLAG FOLLY makes opposition to the and empty promises. Wlse? start in the f issues of Craccum must adoption a cruel and cynical These same Churches in­ Your frien Dear Editor, state (more or less): “ Crac­ Dear Editor denial of life. vest a great deal in overpop­ Matt Levi I was wondering if the uni­ cum is not the official news­ It is with concern that I There can only be one ulation of the third world MENS HI versity might find it in their paper of the Auckland Uni­ hear of Roger Pym (Vice thing worse than murder by because that keeps the NORMAL PORN Trials are t heart to transform the roof of versity Students’ Associa­ President) removing mem­ hatred, that would be murder Church membership high in the recreation centre into a tion” , including the last line bers from the Quad, because by neglect. those places, its power great Dear Craccum, weekend foi heliport so daddy can drop of the signature above would they had a New Zealand flag. It has been said by the and marketability in the de­ Why do we get Pink Pans winter seaso me off on the way to work. appear to be an attempt to in­ Roger will know he has al­ Triangle and Out at the bool Catholic Church’s JPD divi­ veloped world at a maximum. Sundae The traffic is such a hassle crease the respectability of ways enjoyed my support. shop but there’s no norm; sion, among others that: What good are clerics’ 12p these days.... the author. It may instead He is also aware of how a) Overseas Governments pious refusals to allow real pornography for us decer Toodle Pip have just been (yet another) much more vibrant student don’t condone these adop­ help? bastards to cuddle up to i Monda; Charles oversight on Mr Lamb’s activity was a few years ago. tions. e) The rules of international night when the only hagsii 6pr part. As a major participant in that Shadows were lesbians? Yet who can be held more political and social agencies Saturday Incidentally the content of time I can assure Roger the J.F.S responsible for the children’s are not favourable to interna­ 12p CONTRACEPTIVES the letter to the Herald was main ingredients were toler­ plight? tional adoption. P.S. Can I borrow some i Dear Craccum, probably superior to anything ance and encouragement of “ Out, out, out, damned Who makes the rules up? your stock until they sta: Be at all I am disappointed that the in Craccum during the whole as many perspectives as spot,” says their Govern­ These rules are just selling it? condom vending machine in of 1989. possible. Freedom of expres­ ment. It’s as if they can trumped up devices, made Held on th Shadows is always empty. Gort sion, not just the Party line. make the children disappear by men, many of whom are Lloyd El: Surely in these days of AIDS Craccum Co-Editor 1988 Should Roger wish to see by pretending that they don’t evil. ORIENTATION Paki the New Zealand flag as a awareness it is imperative live anyway! Most of these agencies Yo! Ed bro, Please p that all students have ready symbol of White Imperialism b) Overseas agencies don’t have a vested interest in he should feel free to do so. This Orientation still Graham Hall access to these wonderful lit­ want adoptions due to cul­ keeping the third world in looks pretty tame, eh? Wha tle devices. I also think that a While I cannot subscribe to tural concerns. turmoil and decay as it in­ GROTTY BAR such a self-flagellating white are the best events? or Tony Bell selection of different types Ah, the tyranny of culture! creases their influence. They Agitated (?! would also be appropriate To the Editor of Craccum liberal perspective (as a mat­ Yet, what is culture, but an don’t want to relieve suffer­ •Ed replies: Musically or leave a mi because variety is the spice Shadows is a pox hole. It ter of philosophical integrity) invention of man? And what ing if it means losing one iota there’s pretty good value I at Cr of life! is dirty, with unwashed I am glad there are others culture is there when you are of power. be had listening to that blok Cheers sticky carpet and a dark, gullible enough to do so starved of the opportunity to The real rules, those of with five strings and on New Mem! Big Ears dank atmosphere. The else I would have no yard­ live a decent life, because conscience, charity and furniture is decrepit and one stick. vocal chord in Queen Streei We can h you are an orphan locked out compassion, don’t tell us to transport would hesitate before sitting Apart from this incident on the street, locked in a avoid adopting or showing Alcohol-wise, the Classn on one of the chairs lest the Roger still enjoys my full bleak institution or worse, kindness “ outside our own orgy and the Norml function INCORRECT could be very good. „ microbes migrate to a clean support, and I love him as a starved, prostituted, exploit­ tribe.” Not being a real O rie n t^ ' ** •* Dear Ed, host. mate. I only ask Roger to ed ... by your own culture in Are there other principles Imagine my surprise in What a disgrace! think of a very serious cam­ your own country, by your such as the ones we make tion freak I couldn’t cora major er early January when I read a Every campus has a paign in 1985 when toler­ own people. up, like conscience, smug­ ment on the rest. perpetrated b P.S. About the fifth Frida sjble for the 1 letter to the Herald signed: decent bar, except Auck­ ance' of people’s freedom How does it feel, when ness or political expedience, Michael Lamb land. was important to us all. you’re trapped in useless which now outweigh the of term 1 is the Engineers Handbook. Si Disorientation Bash (dividual ha Editor Torso Magazine Surely there is somewhere Please don’t let this flag poverty for the term of your principles of doing good, bands, mega cheap boozej l .I.O.N.Z. (Auckland University Stu­ better for us to go? folly happen again. I know natural life? common sense, rendering dents Association) Yours faithfully this incident caused concern c) Donations of money are a the best help and care. Otherwise, ask around, names as St There are several inaccur­ J Strauss to one of the most on-side more appropriate form of ls the tyranny of ignorance when in fact acies in this: MPs we as students have. assistance. of others’ suffering ever go­ n . n n r . . written as S The phone m 1. Michael Lamb was edi­ Yours The old “ just put your ing to be alleviated by pretty BAD DEAL tor, for less than a year, in Graham Watson money in my pocket and I words and inaction? Can I wonder how many stutun^tely) cor 1989, but the letter was al­ IMPERALIST FLAG SRC Chair 1984 promise...” routine. Probab­ anyone really permit these dents have been abused bcan’t find u: most certainly written in Pres 1985, 1986, 1987 ly ranks up there with the children to die little by little, the heavy-handed securitTing at a civ To the Editor of Craccum 1990 (it was about the des­ IAO 1988 greatest lies in the world secure in a well fed, con­ on the door at Shadowask f°r Stro’ What is wrong with the NZ truction of the Salvation such as, “ the cheque’s in tented frame of mind? They don’t have any ide,Gart 498-369 Flag? It seems that some of Army Hall which was over the mail” or “ I’ll respect you Can we be secure in the how to handle students, us are too good for the flag. New Year.) INTERNATIONAL in the morning.” knowledge that token assis­ hope I’m not going to Why after all, it has the 2. The recognised and Seriously, what is a more tances to these children from subjected to the same treal| Union Jack on it, a symbol of ADOPTIONS registered name of the news- appropriate form of assis­ the “ responsible agencies” ment I was last year, “ Imperialist Colonialism.” paper/magazine is still Crac­ To the Craccum Editor tance than giving up one’s will assuage our con­ time that all of us who havtl Frankly, so what? It’s part of cum. Last year Mr Lamb The case in favour of own time, love, care and pro­ sciences? After all, if you got a bad deal stand up ant| our culture and I’d rather used the name Torso on the allowing international adop­ viding all the things that obey the rules in the system, be counted. a m q u n u have an imperialist past than last few issues. Any name tions is impossible to refute. children really need. An on what more can be done? Had-it-up-to-heri81™ n u w a cannibal one any day. change of Craccum must be The inconsistent nature of going commitment to real In conclusion then a If you reckon you’re too •Ed note: This is my s m W e a t h e f done with the consent of governments, churches and care is a “ far, far better number of monetary, good for the imperial glory of year here and I feel obligei AUSA, or else it is unconsti­ other internatioal bodies thing” than tossing money political, social and religious earlier times, then piss off, to point out that in all of ttaDear Craccunr tutional. When informed of causes arguments, but does into some invisible pocket. groups are not doing that because the University is time my association with th How goes i this Mr Lamb hurriedly tried nothing to assist those in d) The Church holds interna­ which is the “ best good for part of the imperialist colonial resident and hired secur/f pletely out to organise a Special General gravest need. tional adoptions to be the most people.” Instead culture which is New Zea­ has been most satisfactory working my ti Meeting (which was also un­ Often it is possible to “ wrong, bordering on im­ they claim to be doing the land today. I ’ve had occasion to witness these fees. Gi constitutional) to legitimise demonstrate these bodies moral.” right thing, but in fact im­ Salutations to the flag! such wrongdoing as you in My, were the change. Fortunately a violate their own ethics. These church groups hold pede those who really want Trevor Bold pugn (from many securitj registers oul timely shower of rain just as What standard of life will a such incredible wealth, to do so. companies) but on those /^enrolment? I the vote was being made child experience if allowed to stored away in bankers The Catholic JPD is one of occasions it was more a cassay “ bollocks stopped the farce dead in its CHEAP PLATES languish, unloved, uncared, vaults. These same Chur­ these, proudly broadcasting of the security men s/?ow//i(thought of the tracks. I note however that in unfed, uneducated in an im­ ches oppose serious at­ its views over Radio Pacific. normal human behawonting large si the Orientation Handbook he Dear Steve poverished country? tempts to ease overpop­ Another group is the UN and after extreme provocation^ students still insists on calling the Save money on expensive The fact that there are ulation by the use of any con­ another, our own Department than a deliberate vended the year and s paper Torso when in fact it is personalised number plates people prepared to sacrifice traceptive devices or drugs. of Social Welfare. against individuals. back to them still Craccum as any conver­ by changing your name to so much time and effort to These same Churches rip I support the people trying As for “standing up ancHappier times sation with the current edi­ your existing one. bring up these children as tithes from people and steal to help the less fortunate by being counted’’ you coult tors would have made per­ Signed their own, in the best con­ their independence by lies, adoption. What thinking hu­ start by printing your re a $ fectly clear. JX 1293 ditions NZ has to offer, threats of divine retribution man being could do other- name.

18 — Craccum, 26 February 1990 NOTICES ATI POWHIRI LOCAL CAMPUS PHONE LIBRARY TOURS A powhiri (formal GOVERNMENT BOOTHS For all those unaware of welcome) to ATI’s first year how the library operates, STUDENT STUDY Telecom will shortly be Maori students will be made converting all phone booths guided tours (which are at a gathering of all of the in­ AWARD strongly recommended) are stitute’s Maori students in A on campus from coin to card Any final year students in­ operation. The University provided during the first Block on March 8. ATI Maori terested in fostering an un­ Book Shop will be selling three weeks of term. liason officer Joe Nadan said derstanding of local govern­ phone cards from 26 Feb­ the gathering would be a ment, whilst receiving a cash ruary 1990. ------chance for Maori to meet grant of $ 2 ,0 0 0 and ORIENTATION their fellow students and en­ assistance in vacation and — is underway. Fora hip, joy a hangi. The formalities permanent employment, ap­ funk, really groovy boogy- start in the early afternoon. DEBORAH HARRY Your frien ply before 31 March 1990. N.Z. TOUR down man time, be there. Matt Lev Further details are Last opportunity for 1990. MENS HOCKEY available by writing to: Tickets available from The Secretary BASS for the concert which CRACCUM STAFF L PORN Trja(s are bejng he|d thjs NZ Society of Local Govt will be held at the Powersta- um, weekend for the upcoming Managers tion on March 9th. MEETINGS • CUTTING AND BLOW-WAVING ve get Pink Pans winter season. P.O. Box 3079 All interested students are • PERMING Wellington welcome at Craccum staff n U n S Sunday 4 March • HAIR-COLOURING here s no norm; 12pym_3pm AUCKLAND meetings. We are looking for y for us decet NATIONAL UNIVERSITY people to assist with report­ ' cuddle up to j Monday 5 March ing events around campus, the only hags i 6pm-8pm BISEXUAL RUGBY CLUB • YOU MUST BRING THIS ADVERT TO OBTAIN photography, layout and pro­ <1 DISCOUNTS ere lesbians? Saturday 10 March CONFERENCE A.U. Rugby Club will be duction. Training in process J.F.S camera work, photographic 12pm-3pm First ever!! Easter 13-15 operating transport between techniques and other facets borrow some i April, Wellington. hostels and the Merton Road Be at all three trials of newspaper publishing will until they star For more information and University Park this year (so be given during the year. booking forms contact the no excuses!) CUT ABOVE LOCATIONSmow Held on the astroturf at Be a part of New Zea­ Students Association office. Lloyd Elsmore Park land’s largest student news­ TAKAPUNA PH: 463-132 LORNE ST. PH: 390-689 FARMERS PH: 366-1612 DOWNTOWN PH: 790-987 vtion Pakuranga. AUCKLAND paper, as it enters the new REMUERA PH: 520-6213 decade. Please phone either HAMLET UNIVERSITY ientation stuiGraham Hall 520-4309 (wk) SHAKESPEARE TRACK CLUB tame, eh? Wha 591-533 (hm) ATTENTION JOURNALISTS, [events? or Tony Bell 546-162 (wk) One of Shakespeare’s A.U.T.C. welcomes new Agitated (?! 523-3101 (hm) greatest plays is being per­ members and will provide formed at the Mercury PHOTOGRAPHERS, WRITERS es; Musically or leave a message for Tony coaching and experience to Theatre. Opening date is lty good value i at Craccum. young athletes. March 3rd. Student conces­ For further information ning to that blok sions are available. Craccum needs you! strings and on New Members Welcome contact: in Queen Streei We can help organise TimPeskett 520-1607 3, the Classu transport if required. MASTERWORKS Bryan Bates 788-145 Dave Hipkins 687-212 ? Norml function GALLERY 7 a °°e al Orient.GET IT RIGHT An exhibition of Ralph TRACK CLUB AND UNIVERSITY / couldn’t cori^ major error has been Herschell Levy’s ceramic A.S.T.C.S. f rest- perpetrated by those respon- work will take place between it the fifth Frida sible for the 1990 Orientation March 13 and 31 at the Mas- SCHOLARSHIP the Engineeriii;Handbook. Some illiterate in- terworks Gallery, Habitat Open to all, if prepared to 7on Bash (dividual has listed the Courtyard, 251 Parnell Road. join and compete at a consis­ a cheap booze)l .I.O.N.Z. Club contact tent level for AUTC Club in '» ask around, names as Steve and Grant, FLATMATE WANTED the 1990 season. If inter­ when in fact they are clearly ested, forward personal YES! .. written as Stove and Gort. A room is available in a details and an outline of ^L The phone numbers are (for- brand new town house in the athletic achievements before how many stu^una^e'y) correct so if you Mt Roskill/Mt Albert area. March 31 to: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN been abused [jcan’t find us in Shadows, Rent $70 pw, with a possible Bryan Bates landed securities at a civilised hour and lift to and from the city daily. AUTC Secretary BOTH BRANCHES OF THE UBS )r at Shadow*5* tor Strove 892-856 or A clean, tidy female is pre­ 19 Cowan St have any ideGart 498-369. ferred. Ponsonby WILL BE OPEN idle students. Gort Ph Stacie, 793-304. Auckland 12 lot going to b the same treal ; last year. It1 8.00 - 6.30 of us who hay LETTERS (CONT) aal stand up a l ____ ALL WEEK!! ad-it-up-to-i^AND HOW’S THE MALE LESBIAN help me work through this problem? rhis is my sun WEATHER? Dear Craccum id I feel obligei I am a concerned engi­ Write to, Piglet THE LORNE STREET SHOP IS ALSO OPEN that in all of f/iaDear Craccum neer. Every night I toss and C/o Engineering Society ociation with th How goes it? What a com- turn trying to reconcile my TILL 8.00pm FRI & 10 - 1 SAT 1 hired secur/ipletely out of it holiday; lust for women with my Yours in anticipation, ost satisfactory working my tits off to pay for position in society as a car­ Piglet asion to w/fnesthese fees. Great stuff huh. ing, environmentally-sen- 50% STUDENT OWNED!! 50% toing as you in My, weren’t the cash sitive, ozone-friendly person. many secc/r//)registers out in force at Yes, I desire women. But 'out on those /^enrolment? I’d just like to this lust is wrong! I am pAMPUS s h o p was more a casfsay “ bollocks” to who ever plagued with self-doubt. I XJBS CITY BOOKS STODENT UNION ]ty men s/?ow//)j thought of the idea of extrac- feel shackled to an ana­ MY BOY rian behaviours large sums °f money chronistic tradition of male 2 LORNE ST ne provocation] students at the start of dominance. It is only now Dear Steve 34 PRINCES ST berate v e n d e d year and slow|y dribble it that my problem had become When I heard you were AUCKLAND 1 i a C l O A N D l 7duals. back to them week by week! apparent to me ... I am a the Editor of Craccum, I landing up a/icHappier times ahead I hope? lesbian, trapped in a man’s laughed and laughed and PL: 733-749 PIv. 771-869 ed” you couli All the best. body! laughed ... hting your re a Steven Mahoney ls there anyone who can Steve’s Mum

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