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± 1 A V w v lu CREDITS PYMPLE'S SPOT Editors: Curly, Mo & Larry Hack: Max Chappie [Tel: (09) 390-789 Ext 840] PYM SEZ Technical Editor: Tony Bell Technical Consultants: Independent Media Services [Tel/Fax: (09) 624-3257] Ad Lad: Joe Babich [Tel: (09) Ext 841 Fax: (09) 303-2236] study or complete your degree. Plea come and see us, we do have some infl­ Printers: Rodney and Waitemata Times Ltd uence (believe it or not) with registry. On Moonlighting Typesetter: Teresa Platt Morning Report last Wednesday two stu­ Special God-sent Angel Typesetter: Darien Pearce dents from Auckland were interviewed, Bong Manager: Martin Gill one who could pay and one who not pay. Paparazzi: Wendy Newton, Mark Roach During the interviews someone rang in Contributing Writers: Chris Keall, The E-Team (Jonathon Roberts, Tony Gray, and offered to pay the third instalment. Niven Brown), Peter McLennan, Ginni Welch, Ross Perhaps we should launch a ‘Sponsora McLeod, Travis Brickie, Student’ programme as it is obvious the General Assistance: Sammy the Slug, Flossy, Stove government don’t give a damn! Catering Service: Paul McD Gourde It was a sad day for student politia Free, free — we're all free! Hee, Hee, Heel action last Wednesday. We celebrate! Well Chaps and Chapettes here is the ‘Goff Fawkes’ and it went sour. The festi­ last revolting meaningful dialogue from vities were planned to add a bit of hu your Education Vice President on the mour to what has been a sad year for CONTENTS Education Campaign. I’d first like to education; to protest against the tertiary thank all the apathetic bastards who fee imposed by slimey pus brained Goff; Cover: Photo by Wendy Newton ...... 1 didn’t join in, their meaningless input and and as a gesture of farewell to Goff who Presidential C o lu m n s...... 2 lack of action through the year. To the will lose his seat. However a person, who E D IT O R IA L E ditorials...... 3 few who care and got involved — keep is not a student, managed to ruin the We finally i Feature: Opinion P o lls ...... ,4 it up. whole protest, by lunging at and knock­ which probabl Tutors Hog Limelight at E la m ...... 5 The Boycott is going well — 2700 stu­ ing to the ground a 66 year old woman. any one else. Environmental A u d itin g ...... 6 dents have not paid their third instal­ You Dork, if you are reading this, and As I sit here < National Polytech Students Conference ...... 6 ment. That’s two thirds of the total I sincerely doubt your ability to do even read right — S View from the C h a p p ie ...... 7 number of student paying by instalments. that, don’t show your ugly face around ponder on wlu Students 1, Old Ladies 0 ...... 7 Good on you for not paying! The boy­ the university or the Students Associa­ as we gave ou tion. Just PISS OFF. Public E ye ...... 8 cott register is still filling up daily — it these spiels, I This is the last week of term so we’re must be mad. S p o rts ...... 10 has over a thousand names on it. To the other 1700 who haven’t paid why haven’t going to have a Rage in the Qaud on The amount Drinking Horn ...... 11 you signed the book? Because if you are Tuesday. There will be food, booze, en­ to produce this Television ...... 12 in financial difficulty and can’t pay the tertainment, meaningful short speeches, credible, and is Rhubarb and Bollocks ...... 13 bloody thing we (AUSA) are unable to The fees boycott rage will start at around ing a productio W om enspace...... 14 protect you past October the 5th if we 12 noon and go on.... in the Quad. |- usually it’s Student Rights at ATI ...... 15 don’t know who you are! So see you there. But despite 1 Letters ...... 18 If you are having trouble paying the Roger Pym and loss of sai N o tic e s ...... 19 third instalment here is some good advice Education Vice President year. Partly bee — come and see Ella or myself and we PS. On a personal note — to the Great gained in produ will arrange an appointment for you with Grey Slug — I have a certificate of Profi­ of all the peop registry. There is still some money left in ciency from the Belfast School of Pyro­ Which is a DISCLAIMER the hardship fund. technics so approach any brown package dreaded ‘Thank with extreme caution. The world can well this list isn’t s draccum is published by the Auckland University Students' Association Incor­ We are also in negotiation with the uni­ do without demented pus sucking in- reflects the hel porated. The views expressed in Craccum do not necessarily represent those of versity in the hope that you will be able to sit your exams and pay the third in­ dividuals such as you. With a brain full the publisher, the editors, or anybody and if we get into trouble for printing words of raw sewage you’ll never succeed at like tit, bum or vibraphone, Gary Williams from ATISA has said he'll go to jail for stalment by say the end of the year. The university or anywhere else so do the us, which is jolly good of him. reality is the fee will have to be paid be­ fore you can proceed to the next year of world a favour — do yourself in. DEADLINES Next year sometime. Don't bother us anymore. See Jo. Just go away! PREZ SEZ — AUSA

apologising for student behaviour, PREZ SEZ — ATISA through the Easter riots, the Capping pub-crawl and the ugly incident at last week’s protest. My apologies to the me have as much chance of making a dif­ dia and general public have been sincere ference in this election as I have of win­ because I do not believe that the isolated ning lotto without a ticket. actions of one or two individuals should That leaves the apathy vote! Now this reflect badly on the thousands of indus­ D IT O R IA L : has possibilities! trious students who do not make the front 1990 has beer By non-voting I can really sit back and page news. However I strenuously uphold me. I arrived on i blame the country’s problems on every­ the right of students to protest on politi­ student knowin body else. I can say, T told you so’ and cal issues which affect them and the wider University and ‘well, I didn’t vote for them’ at every community. Historically students have opportunity. been in the vanguard of protest, challeng- down ^ I could generate this really good sneer S 1 ing governments and taking oppressive re- ^ (^ tc and walk around being superior. gimes to task. L .a!? .^ou c. I could graffitti walls with the anarchy Teenaa Koutou Katoa. Well, this is my No-one can condone aggressive, vio-^ rn sign and look cool. last column for 1990, my last opportuni­ lent, arrogant or idiotic behaviour though In fact I could dedicate my whole life ty to communicate with a wide group of and I would hope that next year we will to shutting people off and being right out students for the year. I’d like to start by have a myriad of things to celebrate over of this one — non-action. thanking all those who have contributed rather than taking to the streets in anger I would never have to speak to anybo­ around the Association with our various or despair. dy ever because they stuffed it up. projects — and those whom I have had I’d like to wish you all well for the ex­ Kia ora. So, in the year 2020 when I’m stroll­ the opportunity to work with and get to ams, the summer and your life as stu­ Elections are coming up and I feel ing down the stinking beach in my envi­ know. This year has been a rewarding and dents. It has been a pleasure serving quite dead about them. Could also be ex­ ronmentally safe clothes scrounged from valuable experience for me on many lev­ students through the Association and I ams, Christmas, end of year rush, I don’t the cast-offs of the fascist-right-rich with els and I would encourage students to par­ hope it is equally so for next year’s Presi­ know. my grandson and he says ... “Did people ticipate in student politics because, dent, particularly as it is the centennary I don’t really feel like voting. Vote for really have a say in their lives once ultimately, it is so satisfying. of the Association. a party who have attacked their own ‘eq­ Grandad?” This has been a tempestuous and heady A special thank you to our staff, in uity of access to tertiary education prin­ I’d reply “Yes, but that was before ... year, heralding much change, stress and Reception, Accounts, the Custodians and ciple. ’ before..... ” pain for many students. Those who sur­ Caterers who have been so helpful to me On the other hand I couldn’t bear the “Before the 1990 election, Grandad, vive the changes will be made stronger for and my children in a million ways thought of National’s policies on educa­ when National won by default because it, those who do not will become just throughout my term phi|ip Ross for, nobody did anything about it, Grandad?” more tragic statistics for historians look­ tion, social issues and the environment. So long, adios and ka kite anoo e hoa |he technical sic Nor do I choose to vote for my other I think I’d better vote. ing back at 1990. maa, party who, however great their policies, David Rhodes I seem to have spent most of this year Ella Henry ^ being

2 — Craccum, 1 October 1990 G O D I T ’ S r degree. Pie E R have some infl- Firstly to Tony, for working through I lightening. with registry. Oi many a Sunday night and Monday morn­ So how to sum up Craccum 19901 I dnesday two stu- ing with me, then driving to Warkworth I guess the thing which was most important ere interviewed, to meet the 7am printing deadline; and for £ to me was that we tried to make the paper >ne who not pay, being a good mate throughout the year. |j mainstream without losing all of the con- omeone rang in Then there’s Peter who introduced me II troversial side of student publishing. As hird instalment, to the traditional Engineering philo­ a person who has never got into AUSA ich a ‘Sponsor sophies eg. alcohol consumption. Also a |! politics at any level before, I wanted to try it is obvious the good friend who’s been there when it’s to serve the ‘average student’, whatever a damn! counted. that may be. student political To our regular writers who can guaran­ Unfortunately the ‘average student’ is We celebrated tee us a set number of pages each week. hard to find or define. From my exper­ t sour. The festi- Max, who despite our best efforts ience, Auckland University suffers from idd a bit of hu wouldn’t come on the piss with us, having too manv Aucklanders. Most stu­ i a sad year for produced some fine work this year. Con­ dents live at home for the first few years linst the tertiary gratulations on getting the job at Metro. and make few new friends outside of their is brained Goff; Travis Brickie, whose double-spaced, old school chums. Going away to varsity /ell to Goff who typed manuscript was greatly appreciated. and being forced to make new friends re­ EDITORIAL 3 ;r a person, who EDITORIAL 1 And the E-Team, our most popular sults in students at other universities de­ ged to ruin the We finally made it to the last issue, columnists and connoisseurs of good beer. The final issue for 1990. As the credits veloping a campus spirit and cohesion g at and knock- which probably surprised us more than Thanks to all of you. roll up the screen and the Editors ride off sadly lacking here. As Auckland Univer­ ear old woman, any one else. And thanks to Teresa our diligent type­ into the sunset, I’ve been told to write sity expands into its new campuses, I can eading this, and As I sit here on a Sunday morning (you setter (even if she does keep funny hours), something important. Something that only see this trend continuing. Perhaps t)ility to do even read right — Sunday, as in the 30th) and Joe Babich for arranging the advertising sums up Craccum, gives the highs and what is needed is not a larger institution, gly face around ponder on what the hell to write, seeing that keeps us in print and Martin and lows and credit where due. but a whole new one in some provincial udents Associa- as we gave ourselves a whole page for Michael and their team of helpers for dis­ It’s been a long year and a significant centre away from the big cities. these spiels, I get the impression that I tributing the paper around varsity. one for me. I’ve met and worked with a So it’s been hard to motivate people to >f term so we’re must be mad. lot of different people this year and it’s have an interest in Craccum or AUSA — n the Qaud on The amount of effort and time required been a real education. Being a slightly red­ the lack of contribution to the paper and ood, booze, en- to produce this rag — on time — is in­ neck Engineer has meant I’ve been treat­ the inability to hold a quorate general short speeches. credible, and is not helped by only hav­ ed with some apprehension in many quar­ meeting are testimony to that. I hope that I start at around ing a production staff of four (maximum ters, and in turn I’ve had to face up to the Jo Mackay has better luck next year. She n the Quad. - usually it’s two). ‘bender-lefty liberal woofters’ on their own has the enthusiasm and now all she needs But despite the graft, sleepless nights ground. Some people have been able to is the interest from others to develop Roger Pym and loss of sanity it’s been an amazing see beyond the labelling and ritual be­ Craccum to its full potential. haviour, others have been unable to open And that’s my piece. I’ll thank Mum Vice President year. Partly because of the experience I’ve Last but not least, to the most hard­ — to the Great gained in production, but mostly because their eyes at all. and Dad for putting up with my delaying working and reliable person at Craccum So to all those who gave us the benefit ificate of Profi- of all the people I’ve met m this job. this year, who has been a pleasure to work my degree for a year. Wendy and Mark of the doubt and contributed to Craccum, have put up with more drunken absences School of Pyro- Which is a nice little lead in to the with. Thank you Wendy for simply being thank you. Craccum needs a broad base than was strictly necessary. The techo staff brown package dreaded ‘Thankyou’ list. Unlike past years, yourself. of input if it is to have any relevence at have done more all-nighters than was sane eworld can well this list isn’t super long, which sorta Good luck and thanks all to students, and it is sad that all too — as a result we always got the paper out ius sucking in- reflects the help we’ve had this year, Mark Roach fith a brain f often it gets dominated by single issue on time somehow. Our regular contribu­ ever succeed at ing Distribution Manager and a thought­ groups. We’ve tried to achieve balance this tors, Max the journo — it’s been great else so do the ful guy. year — it’s up to you to decide to what having people who genuinely wanted to mrself in. extent we’ve succeeded. make Craccum a good publication. To the The Printers for putting up with us. To all those who never gave us a chance, special little someone who helped me Plus the enormous Craccum Team the loss is mostly your own. Contribut­ through the tough times and listened to whom Mark has already thanked. Thank ing to a student newspaper in any way can all my bullshit — it was wonderful to have you Mark! be great fun as well as being good work you babe. There are now only two weeks for me experience, mind expanding and en- Peter Gray to learn the whole year’s work for seven papers, which is not so bad... well, the less nt behaviour, I think about it the better is seems. 5, the Capping I am not planning to return to varsity incident at last next year so this is the big farewell to a Craccum 1990 Awards >gies to the me- huge number of people who helped me Bad Design Award: The person who put tve been sincere survive the year. I will mention just a Craccum on the same floor as Shadows. few... hat the isolated O.B.E. (Obsolete Bloody Equipment): The ividuals should — - ...... Susan for being so bouncy, bubbly and Typesetting machine (with the sands of indus-EDITORIAL 2 happy, Repromaster running a close second). t make the front has been a really groovy year for inuously uphold Andrewwho has always been there for me Hot Water Award: Steve Amanono (for Is­ me. I arrived on campus as a first year BSc rotest on politi- to say Hi to, sue 10). student knowing extremely little about m and the wider Miz, Helen & Susi for making lectures and University and University life. Seven For Services to the Environment: Joe students have down the track I have learnt heaps labs so interesting, Babich. otest, challeng- , . . K 5 and met some amazing people. Reg for protecting me so well, ig oppressive re- Thank you to: Gort and his green hat, Mr Agfa Man who saved our Repromaster iggressive, vio-. Frosty and Cuddles my two cats, whom haviour though'"anyat,me I trust wholeheartedly with anything I tell :xt year we will them, > celebrate over INDEPENDENT MEDIA Ross for leaving those amazing twistie streets in anger trails, SERVICES LTD Jock and his lovely pink sweatshirt, well for the ex- Typesetting* Photography* Artwork >ur life as stu- Costin whose big black bear cheered me easure serving up, ociation and I Scott for those exciting mystery tours, :xt year’s Presi- Des for his weird and wild sense of the centennary humour, o our staff, in Steve amd his gorgeously cheeky smile, WE HAVE MOVED and the grande finale: Custodians and New Address: 50 Liverpool Street, Epsom, Auckland helpful to me 3 The Engineers for being ENGINEERS in Tel: (09) 624-3257 or Mobile: (025) 92-6228. Fax: (09) 624-3257 million ways every sense of the word. The postal address remains unchanged, viz: Philip Ross for his amazing knowledge of It has been great. I have had a tremen­ P.O. Box 8348, Symonds Street, Auckland. ;ite anoo e hoa the technical side of things. dous time. Goodbye to you all. We wish all students well for their coming exams, and thank you for Miss ya heaps your past custom. Ella Henry ^arty f°r being a wonderfully hard work Wendy

Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 3 Lies, damned lies (and opinion polls?)Ī0 €

On Saturday September 2, John Utting of the Insight com­ Another factor Atkin­ fore they will take a poll in He also thinks it en­ son sees is the pressure on the last week but not pub­ courages an already un­ pany conducted one of his weekly opinion polls for the Labour the targeted poll respon­ lish it, as usual, for fear healthy confrontational Being a si Party. Included were a series of questions asking participants dent to conform to a so­ that it will create the afore­ trend in news coverage. “I has been to compare Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer to his rival Mike cially acceptable opinion. mentioned boomerang ef­ mean the media says, fect or the “bandwagon “we’re interested in the Moore. staff hija< “You see the poll effect” (where the undecid- personalities and what we At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Helen Clark, Ut­ response is not a secret eds move to the leading want to do is make this a ting then attended Monday morning's cabinet meeting. There response at all. It’s a party purely for the sake conflictual situation — be­ An unfair of backing a winner). In­ cause that makes it news.” Perhaps, but t he presented his results, which reportedly persuaded a majori­ response to some one who knows who you are. So gram is careful to qualify given the staff ty of ministers that a leadership change was necessary. By mid­ people respond slightly that there is “no hard evi­ And it’s a lovely piece of success rate in g day Tuesday, Mike Moore was our new prime minister. Do differently in the poll con­ dence” for either effect, news because it’s going to work exhibited however. be resolved on a particular ious centenai opinion polls deserve this kind of power and respect? text than on election day when they’re actually in a Grandstanding day. But it’s a lazy kind of maybe hijack Chris Keall investigates. i voting booth by them­ Another point of con­ news.” strong a term i selves, voting in secret.” tention is Heylen’s prefer­ really just refle A Simple Test What about Moore’s level of involve] The logic of his Insight eight per cent rise in the existing studen polling dictates that preferred PM poll the day Labour should have risen after his election by cau­ And what e\ in the polls following cus? Atkinson is unim­ happened to Palmer’s abdication in pressed. “our” centenai favour of the more popu­ there’s exhibitio “Obviously there’s a lar Trade and Industry honeymoon period for a town, featurin Minister. number of cu (new) political leader. And past staff men As a simple test of this just the fact that every­ former “A” pa hypothesis I followed the body now knows his name rash of polls that tracked ates. And a serie means he goes up. So it Labour’s fortunes in the might not be reflecting the ing teas for j days following Mike fvery nice. And t fact that he’s all that popu­ grand gala ball, Moore’s rise to the prime lar, just that he’s a new tered for 350, n< ministership. According to figure.” Heylens’ sample of 920 number of exi people the gap between A ttention dents and their Labour and National So what is the political But hey, were w closed by 14 per cent. And opinion poll’s proper vited? Then ther open days, he a TV3-Gallop poll found place? mid-term bre the gap had closed by a “I don’t know that negligible 2 per cent. remember corn Some politicians display "an arrogant ... while others base large parts of their democracy is helped all that much by opinion you see the no Poll Driven disre ga rd" for public opinion polls careers around them. polls,” concludes Atkin­ went up advisin Fruitcakes Studies Department lec­ (the “boomerang effect” in Subm erged red prime minister poll. son, though allowing “I of the open day ing that we shou So my simple test turer Joe Atkinson in a polling lingo.) Ingram acknowledges the suppose they are an aid to Another problem (yes, our studios to n turned out to be a slightly more academic risk that it could promote the general mood of the Atkinson has a veritable presentable? W1 problematic test. vein. He notes the polls H om ogenize personality politics, stat­ electorate.” laundry list of them) is staff so intent < Attorney General David were taken so close to the Atkinson sees a number that local opinions are ing that this is the reason “I’m inclined to think genising us and c Lange was quick to note election that it’s impossible of serious problems with submerged in the national­ why Heylen polls are, that if the newspapers wer- this ambiguity in the vary­ to discern whether Labour political opinion polls in ly sampled Heylen and taken at irregular inter­ ing poll results, telling the has gone up (if it has) be­ general too. Perhaps the NRB polls. This is quite an vals, unannounced. “Poli­ en’t involved in the polling Evening Post his col­ cause of approval for most controversial is his important factor consider­ ticians have been known business then the polls leagues had acted “like wouldn’t be too bad.” He Moore or simply because assertion that they elevate ing that our elections are to play up and say some­ poll driven fruitcakes.” voters, as always, are the opinions of the ig­ held on a local seat by seat thing startling or signifi­ warms to his theme. “But “It’s very, very difficult returning to their tradi­ norant and marginalise the basis, with the electoral cant on the Friday... when since the newspapers are to know what they stand tional parties as the reali­ views of the minority who swing being far from uni­ they think a poll will be involved, and since the newspapers are totally in­ for,” comments Political ty of the election looms are genuinely well in­ form in the last two held over the weekend.” capable of reporting them formed, thereby serving to elections. (Winston Peters cleverly homogenize our political circumvents this obstacle in a responsible way, they process. “Simply Record” by continually grand- are bad around elections... I put this to Heylen’s Ingram doesn’t deny standing.) And the electoral process Research Director, Colin these inaccuracy factors so But by the same token would be helped if six Ingram. “Well that’s a bit much as side step them by Ingram is also scornful of months before an election like saying certain people putting the onus on the politicians who pay too lit­ all publication (of polls) shouldn’t be allowed to press to insure they don’t tle attention to the polling was banned. It’s the pub­ vote,” he replies, diagnos­ distort our political process: “I think that poli­ lication, not the polls ing Atkinson as suffering process. ticians with that kind of themselves that I find ob­ from the Ivory Tower syn­ “To a large extent polls’ attitude are showing an ar­ jectionable.” He believes drome; as tantamount to effects depend on jour­ rogant disregard for pub­ that publication necessi­ an attack on democracy nalist’s interpretation of lic opinion.” tates further reduction of What are they £ itself. them. It’s the media’s Atkinson, however, is what are already overly Homogenising responsibility to make it suspicious of politicians simplistic results. plifying our rece Different Context clear.” So do you think who claim to take regard seems to be the Atkinson’s counters this they do an adequate job? of the polls, worrying that Free Publicity tent of the center charge by arguing that in “On the whole, yes.” many of them simply ad­ The main problem with an opinion poll and in an He contends that other just their rhetoric accord­ Atkinson’s banning solu­ election people are reacting commentators read too ingly rather than changing tion is that polling compa- Take the offick in two separate contexts. much into them: “It’s actual policy. nies only survey opinion as presented “The difference between almost as though the polls for the free publicity they Daly-Peoples in an election, or a binding have a life of themselves. Horse Race Politics gain when the results are 1890-1990 essa referendum, and an opin­ We simply record — we Atkinson sees as exacer­ published. catalogue prod ion poll is that when peo­ don’t cause. Our political bating a trend towards su­ Ingram candidly admits the premiere < ple vote they think of polls are not intended to perficial electioneering. that Heylen carries out its held at Aucklai themselves as doing some­ be a pre-election predic­ “Inevitably it encourages a political polling at cost for urn. It is not so thing consequential.” In tion. They’re simply find­ kind of horse race politics. One Network News as “a tive as for what i fact he conceives of situa­ ing out what the public is But I’m inclined to think public relations exercise, rather what it on tions where respondents thinking at a given point in that that would happen We do it to make people Peoples succeed; give a total lack of thought time.” anyway. What polls do is more aware of commercial ing a quarter of 2 BO\E to the matter: “You can Even Heylen concedes, magnify it or make it more market research.” So don’t of moving ima CUT ABOVE LOCATIONS imagine that some people though, that right on the frequent. In other words hold your breath waiting created under t TAKAPUNA PH: 463-132 LORNE ST. PH: 390-689 are answering just to get eve of an election a poll they push the tempo up a for them to disappear, poll ture department, DOWNTOWN PH: 790-987 rid of the pollster.” may be damaging. There­ few notches.” skeptics. termedia Subsec, [he immortal w 4 — Craccum, 1 October 1990 is?)īeenage Mutant Ninja Tutors thinks it en- Elam's Invisible C inem a already un- lfrontational Being a student at Elam during this centenary year staff running the screen­ The notion of being Sounds like a bloody s coverage. “I ings. The second screening Film Literate in these post­ sermon. Still it’s an impor­ media says, has been a truly hideous experience, watching the was cancelled. Is it the lack media warp days is some­ tant point that the staff ested in the staff hijack ali the prestige and limelight. of publicity, the lack of thing to be actively en­ will be forced to deal with, and what we recognition, or lack of in­ given the introduction of s make this a terest? Given the packed couraged, to help under­ moving image media at tuation — be- An unfair comment? exhibition is not a defini­ a more widespread atti­ attendances at the In­ standing of the Intermedia secondary level, along akes it news.” Perhaps, but then again, tive history of the school”. tude among staff and the termedia Subsection end Subsection, and to better with existing courses in given the staffs’ amazing Well, that’s very nice, but art scene that has sim­ of year show at Artspace appreciate the past output media studies in secondary •vely piece of success rate in getting their his opening line in the in­ mered away for 25 years. each year, the interest is of the Subsection, in much schools. This pressure is t it’s going to work exhibited at the var­ troduction states that there. Perhaps the finger the same way as Art His­ already starting to emerge n a particular ious centenary shows, “this... is intended as a I mean, Intermedia; sub can be pointed at contain­ tory studies encourage un­ as greater numbers of stu­ a lazy kind of maybe hijack isn’t too record of the changes that branch of sculpture, the ing the show to within the derstanding of Painting dents vie for places in the strong a term after all. It have taken place at Elam poor cousins, the oft shat- good ol’ rabbit warren. and Sculpture. Intermedia Subsection, really just reflects the low over the last 100 years...” filling it to capacity. Well out Moore’s level of involvement of the which it plainly is NOT. golleee shucks, and I nt rise in the existing students. Daly-Peoples failed to in­ thought they said the. revo­ /[ poll the day clude any film, video or lution will not be televised. :tion by cau- And what events have performance in his exhibi­ on is unim- happened to celebrate tion, for reasons not made No bud, its crawling out “our” centenary? Well, clear in his History; he your eyeballs. See, there’s there’s exhibitions all over mentions something about some things you gotta ly there’s a town, featuring a large the early film work of know to make it in this period for a number of current and Rodney Charters and land. I mean, look at the U leader. And past staff members and Leon Narby as helping., goddamn movies we make t that every- former “A” pass gradu­ “prepare future film mak­ in this country, hick little iows his name ates. And a series of morn­ feel-good nowheresville )es up. So it ers for New Zealand film”, ing teas for graduates, a gloriously vague state­ stories that are rilly Noo " S very nice. And there was a ment, perhaps snidely Zeelan’ know what I all that popu- d ,a bal| which ca_ hinting at the awfulness mean, bud? t he s a new lered for 350, not even the that is perceived by many Peter McLennan number of existing stu­ in this country’s own self Theresa Healy in 'Kitchen S in k ' (4th Year Intermedia) dents and their partners. images, the tall poppy syn­ upon offspring, the bas- Waggle, waggle, waggle, But hey, were we even in­ drome. He then states that Elam Film Video Makers 1966-1989 1 the political tard children; there are goes the finger. No mat­ vited? Then there were the “...the increasing use of oil’s proper many stories of students ter; after 25 years of In­ Rodney Charters, Leon Narby, Suzy Pointon, Ian Mac­ open days, held during video over the last ten making films in the face of termedia, the status of Millan, Phillip Dadson, Peter McCully, Heather Tonkin, mid-term break, if I years has provided know that extreme intolerance from moving image media is Bruce Barber, Michael Bajko, Mathew McLean, Delwyn remember correctly. Did is helped all another useful area for in­ the staff within the Sub­ officially no further for­ Ngapo, John Spurdle, Ngaire Mules, Gray Nichol, you see the notices that by opinion novation and career train­ section and elsewhere in ward that it was in 1971. Shereen Maloney, Justin Keen, Tracey Benhar, Alison went up advising students ing”. Okay, HOLD IT for ludes Atkin- the school, I won’t repeat Maclean, Greg Burke, Richard Mathieson, Ian McKin­ of the open day and stat­ one cotton pickin’ minute; allowing “I ’em, I can’t afford the Yippee, now there’s some­ non, John Irving, Martin Lalor, Julia Shakespeare, Lisa ing that we should tidy up as any person working in are an aid to lawsuits. The question of­ thing to get drunk about Reihana, Mark Summerville, Vivienne Smith, Neil our studios to make them moving image media out mood of the ten comes up; just what and really celebrate. The Pardington, Fiona Gray, Gillian Roberts, James Holt, presentable? Why are the there in the Real World the hell do those Interme­ staff no longer show in­ Darryl Hocking, Daniel Newnham, Deborah Dormer, staff so intent on homo­ will tell you, outside of in­ dia types do? They scuttle tolerance (not officially, Merylyn Tweedie, Alexander Cambell, Sian Bourhill, ined to think genising us and our views? stitutions such as Elam, about “turning money into anyway), today they feign Patrick Pound, Adriana Tuscia, Lynda Earle, Tim Wor­ wspapers wer- support to cover ignorance rall, Phillip Louis-Marie, Niki Caro, Paul Judge, l in the polling — do these people ever go Gregory Bennett, Molly da Gama, Martin Percy. en the polls to the movies, and do they too bad.” He connect what they see on Elam Film and Video Makers 1990 s theme. “But the screen with the In­ Damon Keen, Peter Mclennan, Bryce Galloway, Kirsty :wspapers are termedia Subsection? I Cameron, Francine Thompson, Kirsty Butler, Daniel nd since the doubt it. Too much Powell, Stephen McGlashen, Rachael Shearer. are totally in- reality. eporting them Given that the Interme­ ible way, they dia Subsection has pro­ RENT A WASHER ind elections... duced some of this coun­ ctoral process try’s most exciting film helped if six makers, such as Alison ore an election Maclean, Leon Narby, ion (of polls) Lisa Reihana, City Group, . It’s the pub- Niki Caro, Mark Summer­ ot the polls ville, and many others hat I find ob- (listed below), it is sadden­ ” He believes Kay Worrall plays a kuia in 'Savage Rites' ing the abuse and low ation necessi- down badvibes we get NO MORE REPAIR r reduction of What are they afraid of? the costs of working with light” (John Boorman), it’s thrown at us. lready overly Homogenising and sim- film or video are roughly not art, why don’t they go BILLS :sults. Iplifying our recent history equal; its hardly innova­ to film school; ah, film It probably reflects the NO MORE lack of media awareness seems to be the main in- tive to use video because making, a miserable low BREAKDOWNS icity tent of the centenary year, the raw material (VHS brow form of creative and film knowledge within problem with video tape) is cheap and compromise and collabo­ the staff; certainly, it is FREE DELIVERY, banning solu- the editing time is free, ration for a few minutes of very difficult to discuss INSTALLATION AND oolling compa- Take the official history, hard fact numero uno. light. Mercy, someone our work with others who SERVICING do not have a high level of arvey opinion as presented by John take ’em out and shoot SPECIAL RATES TO publicity they Daly-Peoples in the Elam ’em. understanding of the film medium, not because our STUDENTS: $5 OFF he results are 1890-1990 essay in the And career training? Well, AND NO BOND catalogue produced for I suppose it’s good practi­ work is complex or hard, mdidly admits the premiere exhibition cal experience, except but because the simplicity carries out its held at Auckland Muse- none of Elam’s existing So, did this Subsection exhibited in film is hidden ling at cost for ium. It is not so informa- gear is capable of produc­ get coverage in the cente­ complexity, (you only no­ rk News as “a tive as for what it includes, ing work to a finished nary? (Maybe the question tice this complexity when ions exercise, rather what it omits. Daly- broadcast standard. So, should be does this Sub­ it’s done badly, such as ac­ i make people Peoples succeeds in ignor- why is there such dislike of section deserve coverage?) cidentally shaky camera of commercial ing a quarter of a century the Intermedia Subsection Well, there were retrospec­ work), a somewhat gran­ irch.” So don’t of moving image media and its output from the tive screenings held within diose statement, but hey, >reath waiting created under the sculp- last 25 years? Perhaps the art school in the Elam when was the last time you RENT-A-WASH LTD iisappear, poll ture department, in the In­ Daly-Peoples dismissal of Lecture Theatre; the first slummed it in the Interme­ 250 Dominion Road, Mt Eden termedia Subsection, with screening was attended by dia Subsection and hunted the performance, film and Ph. 605-945 A;Hrs: 615-143 the immortal words “the video work is indicative of 5 people, 2 of whom were out our work? Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 5 Environm ental Auditing I m

BY MAX C l By Max Chappie “The areas that we’re “Resources that we buy looking at are the science to service clients could be Before I jo areas and that will be the used to support education­ sity life was Students look like being among the first whole range from the pure al use.” With her as beneficiaries of Auckland University's leap sciences right through the must be exi aboard the environmental band waggon. social sciences. Then en­ Hay said there were W rong/ w r0 gineering... later on areas stringent precautions in like commerce, law and place so the university itwasOrienta Student jobs, better fa­ ment for students and planning.” could not compete with an day (AUSA had cilities and improvements research opportunities for unfair advantage. For ex- aiready lost the in learning are expected graduates as busy univer­ The service has not yet ample, it had to charge grand of its spin-offs of a unique link sity staff handed down en­ signed any contracts but clients for access to facili- orientation < between the university’s vironmental auditing and Hay said talks were going ties like libraries, laborato- when I first ei commercial arm, Uni- related work that could be on with numerous pro­ ries and other resources as Student Union Services, and a public re­ spective clients. When a business would. lations company. done by students. The climbed the sta university would also work started, he said, the Craccum Offi< Trends Set The project, hailed by benefit financially from benefits would be im­ among the pih partner Crossman Com­ any contracts and some of mediate. year’s Craccum < munications as the coun­ the money would go Though this is a first for a few of la: try’s first combined en­ toward improving facili­ Practical Uses New Zealand, it is increas­ lunches, I made vironmental auditing and ties on campus. Chief executive of Uni- ingly common overseas marketing service, was an­ Services, John Kernohan, for tertiary institutions to Chill O ut nounced at a PR bun-fight “There will be benefits said University staff saw be more involved in their at the Auckland Zoo re­ coming back through the Coming strai environmental auditing as communities and business. cently. student community,” he the sweat shop i an excellent way of getting Hay, who has over the of a fast pace d said. “These benefits will last 30 years been em­ The soiree was hosted be financial benefits and involved with business and paper, where by entertainment em- with issues perceived to be ployed as an environmen­ souls sat hunc educational ones — that’s tal consultant to both balmee Ray Columbus, what we’re all about.” J o h n H ay important to the com­ jtheir notebooks wearing his cowboy boots munity. government and industry at flickering in England, Canada, the and green glasses. Relevant Learning we can incorporate these Sciences First screens, I had a “It also makes practical United States, South East to learn about Hay, who will be en­ experiences in lectures so There is the potential use of our facilities and Asia and in New Zealand, Student spin-offs vironmental auditing con­ they will be more life. I had to ta for all the university’s resources,” he said. says the move is ap­ tie, chill out a After the meeting, en­ sultant for the new service, relevant.” faculties to become in­ Hay said as well as propriate. said students would bene­ Environmental auditing master the “I’ve vironmental science direc­ volved in the service but generating money for fa­ “We’re not setting a drinking for tl tor and associate professor fit through increased un­ involves identifying com­ Hay said the science areas cilities, students may precedent; we’re sluggish­ derstanding of environ­ panies’ strengths and and haven’t bee John Hay told Craccum would probably be the benefit from equipment ly following existing trends torial for month the service had the poten­ mental auditing by lec­ weaknesses and recom­ first to participate. bought for client work. overseas.” turers. He said they would mending how firms can doesn’t matter tial to benefit students in can still take par many ways. no longer have to rely on improve the way they overseas examples for operate in respect (or dis­ National Polytechnic Students structive argum He said there was likely teaching. respect) of the en­ the implication to be part-time employ- “As we get experience vironment. Franco-Prussiai look. Conference Report With engineei by Ginni Welch Craccum, I cc been forgiven fo Half a dozen or so ATI Students' Association executive academia was a representatives attended the Aotearoa Plytechnic Student lager. But as the ALL BLACK cal spectrum of t Union conference in Christchurch from Septemver 21 to sity unfolded 23 to discuss nation-wide student and polytechnic problems and solutions as well as other ideas. a n d G as Some issues raised were and they were asked such nightclub the Pladium to G< the promotion of smoke- questions as “If you were the ragey “Get down and BY MAX CH free areas in APSU offices an animal, what would drink, strip, dance, crash and other student offices; you be?” This was sup­ out” Cats to the Firehouse. New Zealanc and the user-pays system posed to give us the psy­ police force t — the effects on students chological input of the Drinking Games ribly violent of user-pays and the candidates. Other students who graduate tax system and were not keen on going a dummy of I possible solutions. Younger Elected out, stayed behind at the side his elec A secret ballot was held hall (our accommodation) week. Investigations and Brent Younger, a stu­ and maintained the stu­ The police w Workshops were set up dent executive member dent tradition of drinking on Wednesday from Carrington Poly­ to investigate Labour and games, playing pool and when less thai National Party education technic, who gets to lunch being suffocated by an dents, protesting policies on matters such as with Phil Goff (How excit­ alien release which l|y under the wat< fees, income support, en­ ing!) was elected as the penetrated the air (itf it \x/aewas J than 10 media new president. He has trepreneurial activities, not Brett Williams’ feet). lit a “Goffigy” ir been involved with student Access programmes, equi­ user pays educe ty, child care, student rep­ politics and activities for a A fine time was held by all and some of the condoms resentation on polytechnic couple of years now and The wife c distributed among the councils and other has strong opinions on en­ electorate secret subjects. couraging communica­ groups, had mysteriously There was a final report tion, training, minority disappeared to be used in from the out-going APSU groups, budgets and stu­ the drinking games and as President, ex-ATISA dent rights. shower caps. President Brett Williams For readers worried and reports from Student these students just went to Sunday was spent final­ Job Search’s National Christchurch and worked ising a few policies, or­ Director, Lindsay Wright really hard on policy after ganising training needs for and APSU National policy, don’t worry. In all student associations, Director, Ailsa Duerr — various mixed groups of taking photos and paying all giving their predictions. North and South Islanders tribute to Brett Williams Pleasure was taken in we frolicked from the on his performance as grilling the two candidates King George pub to the President. Brent Younger standing to replace Wil­ Imperial to the trashy and will have to work hard to liams, who stepped down, disgusting teeny bopper match him.

Craccum, 1 October 1990 I I FROrvl WHERE I SIT m/ l g I mpressions o f Au c k la n d u n iv e r s ity

BY MAX CHAPPLE ss that we buy not exclude the contro­ who must be thinking inspired by AUSA’s posi­ ients could be Before I joined the staff of Craccum the closest I had got to univer­ versy, humour and “they’re bleating about tive political action. Under tort education- sity life was watching my sister on uppers before her final exams. vulgarity which will always the fees but they can af­ the indefatigable Ella With her as the exception, I imagined that all university students be a part of student life, ford to get drunk; they say Henry it has made some must be extraordinarily mature, intelligent and dedicated people. but would keep the paper they’re worthy of free edu­ very strong messages this i there were Wrong, wrong, wrong. stable and let it develop as cation but they’re trashing year and one of the most •recautions in an important arm of the the place.” effective was the fees pro­ :he university It was Orientation Mon­ that there was more to the hers from pressure groups student media. test march on Queen >mpete with an day (AUSA had probably institution; science stu­ who don’t care a printer's And talking of the me­ Piss-heads Street. This was a well or­ ntage. For ex- already lost the first few dents were making valua­ ink about outsider’s dia, the student popula­ The sad thing is that it’s ganised protest and de­ lad to charge grand of its $90,000 ble advances in modern concerns. tion as a whole needs to not responsible university monstrated that, despite ccess to facili- orientation over-run) medicince; artists were students who get attention much apathy in the wider iries, laborato- when I first entered the exploring new media in by an often manipulative student body, many stu­ er resources as Student Union Quad and brave and exciting ways; media. They’re studying in dents were prepared to vould. climbed the stairs to the and commerce students libraries, learning in the stand up and sit down for it Craccum Office. Here, were relieving inner city lecture theatres and resear­ their rights. {among the piles of last clothing shelves of their ching in the labs while stu­ Also impressive have year’s Craccum debris and stocks of floral ties. dents of leisure are out been the various political lis is a first for a few of last year’s generating dark images discussions and forums i, it is increas- lunches, I made my home. Poor Editorship which mar their class­ around campus this year. aon overseas As a hung-over Crac­ mates. Organised by students, institutions to Chill Out cum was kicked into gear One catalyst for the ri­ these talks on subjects like olved in their Coming straight from for another year, and I oting and for much action South African apartheid ; and business. the sweat shop newsroom learned it would not be which causes ill thoughts and the Middle East con­ ) has over the of a fast pace daily news­ easy persuading story vic­ about students, is alcohol. flict have prompted valu­ irs been em- paper, where dedicated tims and contacts of the The fraction of students able discussion and i environmen- souls sat hunched over newspaper’s merits. Crac­ who stuff things up for the debate. ant to both their notebooks and stared cum was clearly a publica­ rest are often under the and industry at flickering computer tion of ill repute and influence and AUSA Canada, the screens, I had a few things . interviewees feared they encourages them by run­ Tower Tearing ;s, South East to learn about university would be depicted in its ning Shadows. I’ve never studied at uni­ New Zealand, life. I had to take off my pages as heinous Young people, and peo­ versity — I could never af­ nove is ap- tie, chill out and try to swamp-monsters and ple under pressure will al­ ford to — but this year has master the “I’ve been out sneered at by the student ways use alcohol and not opened my eyes to a side ot setting a drinking for three days population at large. always to excess; but the of Auckland that goes too /e’re sluggish- and haven’t been to a tu­ This was clearly a symp­ body which claims to re­ well hidden. Whether it’s existing trends torial for months but that tom of the newspaper’s present students as a the fault of the university’s doesn’t matter because I poor past editorship. But whole should not foster slow-moving adminis­ can still take part in a con­ more than that, it was a re­ the drunkards on campus, tration or increasingly pas­ lents structive argument about sult of the questionable whether it makes money sive students, our city does the implications of the policy of hiring new elect­ C ontinuity work hard on its media for the association or not. not see enough of the good Franco-Prussian alliance’ ed (and paid) editors each image if it hopes to be seen The same goes for the ATI things this institution is look. year and maintaining no A possible solution to and heard as a serious Students Association and doing. With engineers running continuity in staffing. The those woes would be to participant in discussions its social club. From ground-breaking ni Welch Craccum, I could have newspaper should reflect hire a permanent manager on public issues. Whether arts, technology and re­ executive been forgiven for thinking the wider student body’s or editor to run the paper it was covered fairly or search to original thought academia was a brand of changing character and effectively, make it not, it’s clear students were E ffective with life and potential. ; Student lager. But as the ideologi­ not, as it is, hijacked each accountable and sensibly involved in rioting in Du­ While stumbling over piss- The sooner those ivory cal spectrum of the univer­ year by a fresh group of give balance to all stu­ nedin and I don’t blame heads this year wasn’t towers are made into \ter 21 to sity unfolded I realised inexperienced barrow-pus­ dents’ viev,o. This would Joe and Josephine Public much fun, I was almost bridges, the better. lytechnic ie Pladium to GOFF FAWKES DAY jet down and BY MAX CHAPPLE dance, crash the Firehouse. New Zealand's highly efficient and effective police force was out in force to quell the hor­ DENTIST Games ribly violent students who gathered to burn STUDENT DENTAL HEALTH udents who a dummy of Education Minister Phil Goff out­ een on going behind at the side his electorate office in Mt Roskill last WE CAN HELP ommodation) week. ined the stu- The police were called douse the fire with a gar­ >n of drinking on Wednesday afternoon den hose and ended up on ing pool and when less than 50 stu­ the ground after a short cated by an dents, protesting peaceful­ scuffle. ;ase which ly under the watch of more But the fun part came he air (it was than 10 media personnel, when the boys in blue tur­ But. the police just didn’t sence of the Fire Service, rilliams’ feet). lit a “Goffigy” in protest at ned up about half an hour arrive, they swarmed in however. DR TOM COOL user pays education. vas held by all after they were called, by from all directions in two As the police, some which time Goffs remains paddy wagons and two dressed in civilian attire ' the condoms The wife of G off’s were being cleaned up and patrol cars and even from among the (obviously to infiltrate the electorate secretay tried to the drama was over. above in the form of the conspirators) awaited fur­ mysteriously to be used in Eagle Helicopter. Long ther orders, Craccum pres­ sed the Sergeant on why games and as batons were on show as the policepeople, number­ the Eagle was circling over Ask for special student discount ing close to 30, stood and such a petty event. chatted and took pictures. as spent final- When Craccum got an “The Eagle attends all policies, or- PHONE FOR AN APPOINTMENT NOW exclusive interview with incidents that it is availa­ ning needs for the man in charge of this ble to attend,” he answe­ PH 391-963 associations, major operation, Sergeant red, “whether it’s a jay os and paying Wayne Jones, he said he walker or an aggravated Irett Williams was told there were 100 robbery of a bank.” formance as 10th Floor, Southern Cross Bid, Victoria St students present and “the Watch out readers, next Irent Younger whole place was on fire.” time you’re crossing the Opposite easy parking work hard to He did not explain the ab­ street. The “Goffigy Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 7 M o re The Boys from the PUB-LICK EYE Brown Stuff cial scene on < taken a seriou THE E -T E A M SPEAKS OUT the last 3 o Shadows is a d tor of this, Having noted the meteoric rise of the E- ephemeral, tre Team during 1990,1, Gus Disting, felt that GD How can it was my duty to track them down and tear afford their lil away the cloak of mystery that surrounds them. There were questions I had to ask, E-Team It’s nc there were murmurings abou their obscure of whether we and bizarre behaviour that needed to be it or not, but n substantiated. is a'necessity, post grad stude rough. It’s no What do they do and iment. What do you need Lotus up how often? What or who want?” cushion the rid do they eat? Where and “I’m here to talk to you the net incom with whom do they sleep? boys. People need to know average studei who you are and I’m going standard allc Do they wear underpants to tell them. Haven’t I seen actually better and if so, boxers or Y you before? You drive before. I mean fronts? Having little or no that stylish English car started we net information to go on, I don’t you?” $800 after fees started my search at the Sure do. Have a drink, nearer four gr Engineering School. Some it’ll help you think.” hundred trays c cunning questioning soon ter off. Not bac revealed that these boys And so the interview though the had graduated some years began. payment at the: ago, and as post grad stu­ clothes from Country E-Team Hang on a sec, Someone also said once E-Team Anyway as we year can upset tl dents, they were probably GD The first question E- Road. How vile. (A mem­ while we get another that there are no poor stu­ were saying, this beer is Can’t afford tl at a bar somewhere and I team. I can call you that ber points out the win­ round. dent leaders, just apathet­ not particularly efferves­ carpark though don’t mean they were do­ can’t I, obviously is, how dow). See that woman. (Time passes). ic students. We feel, cent is it? Like, I mean is much more a ing law. Being a reporter did it all start? That is genuine style, she however, that there are no with a guaranteed clientele (Crash, smas from the NZ Herald sc­ E-Team No you can’t call obviously thinks for her­ E-Team God, the staff are student leaders, just one would assume that a hool of tabloid journalism us that. However, the E- self and looks absolutely appalling here. Down at pathetic students. joint like this could actu­ GD Sorry guys I started at the least like­ team came about as a re­ fantastic. Interesting con­ Winter Tourney, at the ally install some bubbles in ly, but closest establish­ sponse to public demand cept really — women as a Hillcrest, those guys were GD The raft race at cap­ the beer. We know about ' E-Team No wi ment — Shadows. for witty, entertaining and fashion item. really excellent dudes. This ping had only a few entries the machine that makes don’t table su informative, not to men­ place really is a mess. So and considering that the DB taste funny, but one joint, you’ll Walking in the door, I ga­ tion erudite and egregious, GD A bit like arms is the quad. The only good winning entries were, in that takes the bubbles out catch somethi: zed at the signing in book, reporting on the Auckland dealing? thing about it is the mode­ effect, boats, it was good is new to us. There she is use the toilet eil wrote my name, phone social scene and that elix­ rate concentration of rea­ to see the E-team take the again. Sorry yeah, it seems definitely cat number and signed it. The ir of life that we all know E-Team Que? Yeah, but sonably good looking moral victory with a dou­ a bit warm as well. How’s thing. Piss off presence of many pre ’85 and love. Admittedly it arms dealing is different. women - the quad that is, ble crossing under Skoda your stutter? ny if you can ID numbers indicated that was a bad response but Like, if it wasn’t for the not Shadows. At Tourney power. with it. You’d I was hot on the trail, or who cares. Now, out of arms supply, how would they had four people serv­ GD A a a ah, f f f fine th with so many : that a large number of the way you little prat, we films like Total Recall and ing ten times as many peo­ E-Team Yeah, it was and th thanks. could at least t West Aucklanders had need another round. Robocop get made? Actu­ ple as in this place at ten we eviscerated the now things clean. Sh learnt to write. A quick ally, Total Recall was one times the speed and no, I dickless architects in the E-Team Good, good. mess too. Did y squiz of the crowd re­ (Time passes, a dis­ of the few things during don’t know what that has battle. That made us feel What this place really budgie tonight vealed an interesting group proportionate number of the year that caused dis­ to do with women in the good, real good. In fact, needs is an air strike. That appropriate, bu obscured by a superstruc­ jugs appear). sent among the ranks of quad. That came about we felt better than James would be a most effica­ ing to feel r ture of drinking equip­ the E-team, except of cou­ because it’s spring. Brown. Then we went and cious move. It really is ap­ dogenous. The ment. That must be the GD Did you just buy a rse, the way the NZ He­ got pissed. We stopped in palling. In ’85 you could catering aroun boys. I approached cau­ round for the entire pub? rald treated the University GD So why didn’t you here actually but not for come up here every night pretty stink. Ha tiously, breaking the E-Team Be realistic, the Sports Tournaments. But guys get into student po­ long. You know, some­ of the week, lose it deed that you c waves of mana emanating patrons in the place have basically, arms dealing is litics? times you want to enjoy completely and security the balcony, o from their vicinity. no style, apart from a fine by us. E-Team How do you your drinking. Shadows didn’t get in the way of a that is. Well, yc small select few. Same can think Des became presi­ wasn’t and still isn’t the good time. Same can be someone comes “Aaaa are you th th the be said for the entire uni­ dent in ’89 and Steve be­ place for that. It was still said for all the social helps you to E e e e e e -Team?” I versity. A few years ago GD While we’re on the to­ came Craccum Editor in a good day though. Even events. Remember The shortly after yoi stammered. this place was quite inte­ pic, have you any com­ ’90? Remember how Ro­ Shadows can’t spoil a real Chills and The Abel Tas­ “Sure are. Have a drink. resting, now it’s full of ments on the bert Jones got the Labour good day. Feel like mans in the cafe in ’86? Or ’The University It’ll help the speech imped­ people who buy their tournaments? party in in ’84? It was another brew? Not Really Anything (now good in that res] nothing like that! But se­ NRA) in the quad on a one with a modi riously we prefer to stay GD Okay. (Slurp). sunny day? The entire so- telligence shoi out of the limelight, just Probably the o like orientation events. I bar with a view c mean for $60,000 you Speaking of wh should see what we could do you think o I make the Sunrise have done for you. Robert Jones T Actually, that whole week was a disaster. All the GD Aren’t I c events should have been this interview? on campus, like they used to be and without business E-Team Yeah, s partners. I wonder how another drink, much of that money though and reg found its way into Pym’s what people say personal account? Cap­ architecture in ping wasn’t much better and admittedly either. There was no sucks badly, it drinking horn and the En­ started to look gineers had to organise the city, complete v ‘drink the pub dry.’ Basi­ loose women, a cally it all comes down to not to be conf poor organisation. Some­ the stuff you c« one once said that there Well maybe. Pc are no apathetic students, have no interes WMP 5977 D just poor student leaders. t

8 — Craccum, 1 October 1990 More from the E-Team about Shadows, cars, urination and th e ------a l c o h o l ------cial scene on campus has women, after all, good you’ll always look fine. E-Team Double Scotch E-Team Okay. The Nag’s tions, especially the Rising taken a serious dive over things always cost a little Summer presents prob­ thanks. Head is a good spot and Sun, where she dared go the last 3 or 4 years. extra. And besides, the lems in terms of staying the Globe of course. The alone. We’d also like to Shadows is a direct indica­ bigger it gets, the more cool, thermally I mean. A GD No, what I meant University Club now and thank our readers, whose tor of this, hopefully jobs there are for bit like AUSA politics was, what is the best place then, but our favourite letters of support were ephemeral, trend. engineers. really. Nobody goes out­ to drink in town? place is the Senior Com­ penned by us. Ha! doors to keep a check on E-Team In what way? mon Room which has the GD How can the E-team things and you get all sorts cheapest prices in town GD Is this the end of the afford their lifestyle? GD So you feel that there of misfits involved in and no undergraduate line for the E-Team? is a correlation between things that they really GD Okay you smart filth. E-Team No, there’s two E-Team It’s not a matter sexual performance and don’t know or care about. pricks, just give me the GD That’s a rather arro­ more minutes of happy of whether we can afford the economic climate? best and worst! gant attitude. hour left! it or not, but more that it E-Team Certainly. But Come summer, they think E-Team For students, it’s E-Team Thanks. (Moments later). is a* necessity. Life as a width is more important. they know their stuff. probably the Globe as the post grad student is pretty Roads I mean, due to the Dougy and Wally have place to go on the grounds GD Well I’ve got to rap (A small scuffle ensues). rough. It’s no wonder we increasing traffic volume really rooted it for AUSA that it’s close, cheap this up soon. need Lotus upholstery to generated by increased next year, although, as especially with a ‘B’ card, E-Team Rap! Come on E-Team All they could cushion the ride. Besides, activity in the CBD. No Engineers we benefit in other students go there, man. This ain’t no song pour in two minutes was the net income of your business activity. You’ve that the Engineering soci­ students work there, it’s we’re saying to you. Sha­ three jugs! Lucky we’ve average student on the got a filthy mind. Did you ety will get about 40 or 50 open and Donna, who dow’s piss will make you still got seventeen jugs be­ standard allowance is do a BA? grand. The new system, qualifies as barperson of spew. hind that chair. actually better than ever would have seen a con­ the year, works there and before. I mean, when we GD Bugger All? Yeah, siderable reduction in that we like it. But there’s more GD Have you guys record­ GD Any chance of a started we netted about sure. Have another drink. amount and a better deal to life than just students at ed yet? photo? $800 after fees. Now it’s E-Team Yeah sure, pass us nearer four grand, or a the camera. hundred trays of Red bet­ ter off. Not bad really, al­ though the sudden GD Bastards! Bring that payment at the start of the back! yway as we year can upset things a bit. this beer is Can’t afford the student EPILOGUE irly efferves- carpark though. Footpath Apparently Nylon was dke, I mean is much more convenient. once going to be called iteed clientele (Crash, smash, spill...) Duparooh (Du Pont pulls ssume that a a rabbit out of a hat), but s could actu- GD Sorry guys!! personally the concept of ne bubbles in women wearing black Du- know about E-Team No worries, but paroohs just doesn’t ap­ that makes ’ don’t table suck in this peal. What does appeal is my, but one joint, you’ll probably the way in which the E- : bubbles out catch something. Don’t Team has brought a little There she is use the toilet either, you’ll torch of sensibility and so­ 'eah, it seems definitely catch some­ phistication to this quaint well. How’s thing. Piss off the balco­ little rag that was wal­ ny if you can get away lowing on the garbage with it. You’d think that heap of despair. Their li­ f f f fine th with so many staff, they terary ability has been could at least try to keep demonstated repeatedly things clean. Shadows is a and the price of a camera >od, good. mess too. Did you try the seems negligible when Diace really budgie tonight? It was compared with the strike. That appropriate, but it’s start­ privilege of meeting this most effica- ing to feel rather en­ E-Team Actually I think for students as a whole. varsity to get degrees. For E-Team No. But we’ve set group of stunning and : really is ap- dogenous. The rest of the BA parties are quite good. Still, who cares? That’s selection, the Hundred a few. stylish individuals. 5 you could catering around here is There was this really ama­ democracy. Beers Bar (old London Gus Disting, by special every night pretty stink. Have you no­ zing one in ’87, but that’s Bar) is totally awesome. GD Anything else you’d appointment to the k, lose it ticed that you can’t sit on enough about sheep. How GD What was the high­ Five under Five is proba­ like to say? E-Team nd security the balcony, on a chair much was that last round? light of your year? bly the best cocktail bar E-Team We’d like to say he way of a that is. Well, you can, but God that is so expensive. E-Team Tamzin. overall, but for students that the Craccum editors E-Team prophetic note: ame can be someone comes along and How can they justify that out of the varsity area are basically a bunch of the social helps you to the door price, considering the sub­ GD Apart from Tamzin? there’s the Corner Bar at good dudes. That they Beware the Killer Bimbo ember The shortly after you sit down. sidies? And apparently E-Team That’s a different the Gluepot, the Royal printed everything we — underestimate her at e Abel Tas- this place loses money! and difficult question to George and the Hillcrest wrote is probably indica­ your peril. fe in ’86? Or The University Club is Guess it must be all the answer, on the basis that Tavern in Hamilton. As tive of their dire need for ything (now good in that respect. Any­ staff doing nothing and anything that was any for the worst, it’s easy; as contributions. Special Ultimately yours (for a quad on a one with a modicum of in­ the awesomely expensive good, we simply can’t re­ far as atmosphere goes, thanks to Wendy for few jugs) ie entire so- telligence should join. fixtures. Hell, this pile is member. You turn up to a the Rising Sun takes the photographing the loca­ The E-Team Probably the only sunny getting really big. Where party, then two days later cake, as far as attitude bar with a view of the city. did the table go? Oh yeah, your head clears and there problems with staff are The Editors have declined to print the E-Team Speaking of which, what it’s still under there. Let’s is this blank in your me­ concerned, Cin Cin is Rating for Shadows, as they still hope to be in­ do you think of the new throw it out the window mory that corresponds to unquestionably the worst. vited to the Shadows end of year shout. Robert Jones Tower? for old times sake, eh? the time of the event. They Park in the (PIT) Bar is However, we can tell you that the usual ratings m - Look out guys, here comes wouldn’t let me give blood generally appalling. None for facilities, service and product quality were GD Aren’t I conducting Singh. today on the basis of low of these however compare this interview? (Several minutes and iron levels. with the sorry state of Sha­ generally low, and were round numbers (very heaps of fast talking later). dows. The most round). E-Team Yeah, sure. Have GD Here, eat this stool. disappointing things are another drink. We like it GD That was pretty slick E-Team Oh how cliche. the renovation of the The Craccum Rating of the E-Team though and regardless of guys. Anyway it’s plastic. Did Cavalier (nee Suffolk), the what people say about the E-Team Sorry, our fault, you see that Christian greenhouse feel of the architecture in this city but we’ve had a lot of band in the quad today? If Alex and the general trend E-maculate and admittedly some of it practice at that sort of they just played music it towards sucking the chro­ sucks badly, it has at last thing. See that? Nice from would probably be okay, me apricot, stone and all. started to look like a real far but far from nice, eh? but they get really self city, complete with crime, Don’t you think it’s much absorbed and it just turns GD So where do you like Efficient loose women, and TCGs, harder to look good in people off. The quad real­ to go? not to be confused with summer than in winter? I ly started to thin out. E-Team Hawaii in the the stuff you can smoke. mean in winter you can winter. Well maybe. Personally I wear something dark and GD I think we should get ■ have no interest in cheap put a long coat over it and to the serious stuff now. GDReally funny dudes.

Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 9 encounter.” Well, the NZ Cricket Council had the shit sha­ ken out of it the other COMMENTS day, as they ditched Chair­ FROM THE man Barry Paterson and long serving board mem­ ber, Sir Allan Wright. No real specific reason was gi­ ven for the removal of these two, but it seems to Well, here it is. The last issue of Craccum for 1990 and have been financial losses combined with other mi­ hence the last Supercoach column. This week they've even nor factors behind it. given me a bit more room, so I'd better make the most of Well, that’s it from the it. Those Aussies had their league grand final the other day Supercoach in 1990. The footie season coming to a and I thought I'd take the game in. close, but the boys will be The build up was the ings of a winning perfor­ boot. A scoreline of 21-41 busy taking on the frogs. usual Aussie bullshit hype mance. And that my dear against Auckland is some­ The Cricket season is clos­ — at one stage they even readers is exactly what thing for a side like North ing in fast, so I’d better claimed one of their cy­ they had. Auckland to be proud of start rolling my arm over clists was the King of the The Shield challenge — two tries against the and oiling up my bat. Un­ Veladrome at the last weekend was between shield holders is no mean til next year, remember, Commonwealth Games. North Auckland and feat. this was not just one man’s Now to the best of my- Auckland, and that was a In other games last view, it was the view of the recollection Gary Ander­ fairly exciting game of week, Otago, Waikato SUPERCOACH!. son, with his swag of me­ football. The result was and Bay of Plenty were all dals was the nearest to that never really in doubt, as big winners and North title. Anyway, aside from Auckland has general Harbour wrapped up a big that anomaly the game it­ superiority in most phases, one over an unimpressive self was a real ripper. but the Northern boys Wellington side. The Cap­ As a special end of year Those Canberra forwards really put up a good fight. ital boys did not look like feature I’ve decided to were able to withstand the Big Ian Jones played a the same side that thras­ name my top All Black up-front pressure from blinder at lineout time, hed Canterbury the pre­ team of the 1980s. This is Penrith early on. Brent with the much vaunted vious week and are my opinion of what I Todd and Glen Lazarus Aucklander Robin Brooke definitely suffering from think would have been the played real strong games hardly laying a hand on inconsistency. North Har­ best team. for the Raiders, resisting the ball. Big Warren John­ bour on the other hand are all that the likes of Cart­ son was useful at fullback, now starting to put it all This team may have wright and Geyer could with his towering up and together. This is very some controverial choices throw at them. They make unders causing Terry important for them in it but I don’t really care. such a good team up-front Wright more problems approaching their shield Dalton was a great captain and have an extremely than a stage III Maths challenge (which will have and an inspirational play­ high work rate. Thrown in paper. And by crikey, been played when you er, and so beats out with the likes of in form didn’t Mark Seymour play read this). As Sarah of Fitzpatrick. Shaw was one ley, though they never Wilson on the left wing - players like Meninga, a gutsy game, playing on Whitaker Place says “A of the real tough All played together would I think he was a classy Daly, Belcher and Stuart like that with a broken good build up is all impor­ Blacks and was an asset in have been a brilliant mid- enough player to handle and you’ve got the mak­ arm and scoring a try to tant for a memorable any side. Pokere and Stan­ field combination. And either wing. STANDARD ADULT FARES

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Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 11 TELEVISION WITH TRAVIS BRICKLE

The first leadership debate between .Labour has been first Mike Moore and Jim Bolger produced off the mark with its “Black Christmas” ads at­ a bit of heat but not a lot of light. tacking National. Their negative style may be con­ Jim scored a point over ous choice for the top troversial, but the tech­ the DFC bail out. Mike Beehive job. (Perigo will nique has been used to waved a newspaper clip­ also chair the final debate successful effect by ping touting the Think Big following the Christchurch Democrats in recent US losses. Jim’s home town one.) elections to attack alleged Te Kuiti crowd bristled But Holmes received no welfare cuts if the Repub­ with righteous indignation such praise for his manic licans won congress. It will whenever Mike the Farm Te Kuiti effort. He seems be interesting to see if Na­ Destroyer opened his to lack the knowledge and tional gets into the act too mouth to speak. The small ability that allows Perigo or tries to stay above the Labour contingent ap­ to prod the two leaders out fray with solely positive plauded each time Mike from behind their usual advertising. politely implied that our rhetoric. This could lead Jim’s a nice enough guy me to say that Holmes, al­ Also notable is the fact but really a bit thick to be though cunning in front of that Labour is only screen­ prime minister. the camera, is not nearly ing ads on TV2 and TV3, Jim’s team proclaimed as bright as his late night presumably because they their obvious win. So did rival. But of course it is have generally younger au­ Mike’s. At home, the not my place to make such diences than the more party faithful cringed. The judgements. staid TV1. (The majority undecided voted with their of the large undecided fingers and switched to Enjoy it. vote is made up of young Family Ties on Two. You Paid For It. adults.) The Broadcasting Stan­ Yep, as you may have dards Authority has pub­ The “Black Christmas” gleaned from the proceed­ lished its financial alloca­ ads are advantageous as ing paragraphs, I can tions for political advertis­ well in that they are clear­ definitely wait for the next ing on TV during the cur­ ly cheap — and with their home town debate in Mike rent campaign. Labour simple graphics could eas­ Moore’s Christchurch ily be adjusted to keep up and National both get a Penelope Keith has made a career out of playing the archetypal middle class En­ electorate. with events. total of $540,500; New glishwoman in The Good Life, To the Manor Born and Executive Stress. But in It’s bad enough that we Labour and the Demo­ her new series, No Job for a Lady, Keith plays Jean Price, a newly elected Labour have to choose between a crats $108,500 each; the It remains to be seen whether they will be per­ MP with feminist leanings. Does she manage to break out of her la de da type­ guy who looks like a giant Greens and Social Credit casting? Tune in to TV1, Friday night at 9.35 to find out. panda and Mr Potato make up the third tier with ceived as informative or Head for the PM’s job $67,000 each, while in the overly cynical. without them being petty junior league the Christi­ point scoring debators as an Heritage and New Eddy Murphy well. The least they could Zealand parties each I Don't Think do is try and make their receive $52,500. For my money Beverly public speaking a little in­ Mana Motuhake has Hills Buntz is the reigning THE FUTON COLLECTION teresting. Maybe even been allocated no money, king of late night cop sprinkle a little policy in, as it is only fielding candi­ shows, however silly its ti­ if they feel really daring. dates in the four Maori tle. Sleazy Norm Buntz, Let us introduce you to our collection of unusual designer furniture. having punched out Chief . Made from solid rimu, it’s stylish, practical and remarkably Daniels in the last episode of Hill Street Blues, is now inexpensive. resident in Los Angeles, working as a private inves­ Restwood beds specialise in bedroom furniture. tigator. Discover the sensation of sleeping on a bed of pure cotton and you’ll Buntz (Denis Franz — understand why the Japanese have been doing it for centuries. the airport captain in Die Hard 2) breaks as many All our beds are complimented by a designer range of bedroom rules as a PI as he did as furniture. a cop. But his heart is in the right place, even if his The RIMU frame and fashion sense still lan­ slats have been guishes in some very tacky part of the seventies. treated with Danish Oil to keep the BHB earned its late “Natural” look. Easily night slot here (Mondays on TV2) through being a dismantled, can be spectacular ratings flop in moved around the the States. Don’t let this home. Lindsay Perigo: I think therefore I am (not Paul Holmes) put you off, however, as BHB falls on its face so to­ Perigo 2, Holmes 0 electorates. New legisla­ tally, and in such an ami­ tion requires that parties ably disheveled manner, There is an interesting must have at least 10 can­ that it makes for some competition developing in didates to be considered very camp viewing. Trust the debates, however — for funding. me on this one. though it’s not between Messrs Bolger and Moore Thankyou Travis for your contribution to Crac- AVAILABLE AT but the two men who take cum this year. Your articles are well written, en­ turns standing between joyable to read and always submitted on time! them: Lindsay Perigo and The Typesetter thanks you as well for the neat, RESTWOOD Paul Holmes. double-spaced, easy to read format of your manuscripts. Gee, you're just a swell guy all BEDS After last month’s stu­ round! RESTWOOD BEDS dio debate between (then) Best of luck for next year, and see you at the 200 VICTORIA STREET WEST PM Geoffrey Palmer and piss-up. AUCKLAND Bolger, critics hailed adju­ Regards PH: 303-0262 dicator Perigo as the obvi­ The Editors

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Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 13 W OM AN SPACE SPACE WOM For more in It is almost one hundred years since New Zealand women achieved the right to vote. It concerns us that many women are not going to exercise that right this election due to apathy and disillusionment. Maori women, however, are registering their non-vote as a protest. Their reasons for not voting will be acknowledged. Green Party Women’s issues are not receiving high priority this election campaign, but you can give them priority in making your decision. 20 Fort Stre Phone or write to candidates in your electorate to ascertain his or her position on women’s affairs. The September and October issues of B roadsheet also Auckland. cover the election. Maori women should watch Te Karere (5.25pm, TV1) for up to date information on Rangatiratanga and other options. Ph 779-068 We asked four women candidates, Ella Henry (New Labour, Roskill), Robyn Dormer (Green Party, Eden), Helen Clark Labour Party, Mt Albert), and Labour Par Chris Fletcher (National, Eden) to respond to the following questions. 57 Upper Q What steps is your party taking to increase the num­ NLP: •Implement the “Parents as first Teachers” pro­ and consolidates many existing and conflicting sta­ Auckland. ber of women in parliament? •Women — Cheaper childcare and after school care. gramme which will assist parents to enhance their tutes. Ecological sustainability is a central concern. •Maori — more resources to Kohanga reo, Kura children’s development before they reach school age. Ph 303-2156 Green: Of the 26 candidates being fielded for the National: National will: Kaupapa Maori and Whare Waananga. •Review the best means of providing family as­ Green Party in the Auckland area, 9 are women. The •Continue to oppose driftnet fishing. •Pacific Islanders — Support for cultural resource sistance in our first term of office. structures within the party are not those likely to dis­ •Support a ban on the exploitation of mineral centres. A programme of economic development •Maintain the injection of $46 million for access to suade women from participating. We have an inter­ resources in the Antartic. designed to create jobs, the abolition of student fees and facilities for childcare. Working Wi nal policy to achieve gender-balance. Of our 4 •Establish Task-force Green, a programme which will which hinder access to higher education. •Review Town and Country Planning regulations Resource G spokespeople, 2 are women. enable the environmentally concerned and the un­ Labour: Labour stands for equality of opportuni­ which restrict the provision of childcare facilities in employed to commit their energy and skill to the con­ Private Bag NLP: NLP has a policy that half the party execu­ the workplace. ty. It has passed the Employment Equity Act which servation of their country. Newton tive will be women, our women’s policy and party provided for equal opportunities programmes in the •End clear felling of indigenous forest, but permit practice actively encourages the participation of Auckland. workplace for women, Maori, Pacific Islanders and What is your party’s position on the Abortion and sustainable yeild approach in line with recognised women at all levels. Ph 762-156 people with disabilities. Sterilisation Act? management schemes. Labour: Labour strongly promotes the advancement National: National recognises the educational needs Green: In an ideal society abortion would be un­ •Ensure that NZ remains Nuclear Free. o f women at all levels o f the Labour Party. The num­ of all people. Our National Certificate, Study Right necessary, and every birth would be a wanted birth. ber of Labour women MPs has increased steadily Schemes and Training Opportunities Programme will We are committed to a strong education programme Would the promotion of a Nuclear Free NZ continue in the last decade, from three elected in 1987 to eleven Lesbian Acl give them the opportunity to further their education. to bring greater awareness of responsibility to all. under your party? in 1990. This election Labour has 28 women can­ •Maori — National will continue to support the in­ We are in favour of choice, in considering the health Green: We are proud of NZ’s lead in nuclear free­ Visibility in didates. creasing involvement of Maori women in all aspects and well being of mothers and children. dom, and want to achieve a nuclear-free Pacific and (LAVA) National: No response to this question. of New Zealand life. We will also support: The Te NLP: NLP is pro-choice for women. a nuclear-free world. Ph (04) 895 Kohnaga Reo movement, Matua Whangai and the Labour: The Labour Party has supported substan­ NLP: Yes. How does your party intend to raise the profile of Maori Women’s Welfare League. tial modification of the Act. As Minister of Health the Ministry of Women’s Affairs? •Pacific Islanders — National will continue to be Labour: Most definitely. Labour established NZ’s I successfully promoted the repeal of Section 3 of nuclear-free policy and is strongly committed to it. Green: The Green Party will focus on affirmative advised by the Pacific Island people and ensure that the Act this year so that under 16 year olds can have action to encourage women to fully participate in they are included in decisions affecting health, edu­ access to information about contraception and safe National: National will remain nuclear-free under cation, and social welfare issues. National will re­ every area of decision-making. sex practices. I also have before Parliament a bill to defense arrangements to be negotiated by the next tain the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. National Government. NLP: Increased funding and resources to the Minis­ remove references to certifying consultants in the Act try will increase awareness and effectiveness of the and to enable two medical practitioners, one of Does your party support the Pay Equity Act? Why Ministry. whom should have obstetric experience to authorise or why not? abortions, within the law. Votes on the Contracep­ Does your party intend to continue NZ’s current Labour: The fourth Labour Government established Green: The Green Party supports a fair deal for all. tion, Sterilisation and Abortion Act are conscience trend of having a peace-keeping role in international the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and strongly pro­ If the Employment Equity Act will achieve better pay votes in Parliament. crisis? motes its role. Labour considers that the Ministry for women, we shall support it. If we have to go fur­ is effective, and that it has a high profile, particu­ National: In Parliament all MPs are free on moral Green: The Green Party intends to scale down the ther we shall. larly within government and among women’s organi­ issues to decide according to their own consciences. Defence forces, and extend our role as a peace- sations. NLP: Absolutely, pay equity is a necessary com­ The Party does not take a stance. Some MPs choose -keeping body, to assist in facilitating in international ponent of social, economic and political equality. to consult their electorates to assist in making their crises. National: National recognises that New Zealand choice. women need a government-run body to ensure that Labour: Yes. Labour promoted and passed the Act. NLP: Yes. they get a fair deal. The Ministry of Women’s Af­ The labour market has not served the interests of What is your party’s position on the DPB? Labour: Yes. Under Labour, New Zealand has been has bee fairs will help implement National policies which women and other disadvantaged groups well. Volun­ an active peacekeeper under United Nations auspices. tary approaches to equal employment opportunity provide choice and the opportunity for women to Green: We support a Universal Benefit, whereby Labour believes that peacekeeping is a very construc­ Last week improve their lives, increase their independence and have not been productive. If equity for women and everyone would be entitled to a minimum living tive role for a small state. develop their potential. others in the workforce is to be advanced, legisla­ wage, regardless of who they are and without approved the tion is needed. judgement. National: Yes, National intends to continue to con­ ment with th tribute as appropriate to multi-lateral peace-keeping What issues can you foresee the Ministry of Wom­ a list of stu National: National supports women receiving equal NLP: Universal benefit to all beneficiaries, retention operations. en’s Affairs addressing? pay and opportunity in the workplace but we do not of DPB is necessary. and responsi believe that the recent legislation is the way to achieve Green: Some issues could include; Labour: Labour supports continuation of the DPB the new, m this. It attempts to coerce people into equal incomes a) Increasing systems to help women into business. in its present form. It provides necessary support to Does your party recognise the partnership obliga­ mous institu and completely bypasses the root causes of unfair b) Changing the systems so that we don’t have the single parent and his/her child/children. tions under the Treaty of Waitangi? How does your to play male games. treatment. It puts pay claims in the hand of unions But the ch National will ensure that the is avail­ party intend to act on these obligations? c) Acting as a watchdog to bring to the fore and government agencies. National will repeal this National: DPB tor, 1988 and able to those who need its support. National will in­ issues affecting women. legislation as it is inconsistent with our approach to Green: We recognise the spirit of partnership in the President Br troduce training schemes for women on the DPB Te Tirite O Waitangi; and see as a priority working d) Improve the recognition of women’s worth industrial relations. We will replace it with a far who wish to upgrade their skills. out our obligations. is disappoii in society. broader, stronger set of policies aimed at increasing scrapping of i the job opportunities and income prospects for wom­ •National will encourage and prompt non-custodial NLP: Yes. NLP: Pay equity, women as primary care-givers to en. A central concern will be to remove needless bar­ parents to take responsibility for their children clause four children and the elderly, women and business, Maori Labour: Changes made by Labour have enabled the riers to the combinations of work with raising through enforcement of the Liable Parent Contri­ women. Treaty to be taken seriously. The Waitangi Tribunal students the children — a factor that is the pay determinant of bution. has jurisdiction over claims dating back to 1840. Un­ press themsel Labour: The Ministry will continue to work and women in the workforce. In 1972, we introduced der Labour, longstanding grievances are being comment from women’s perspectives on the broad Does your party agree with the recommendation of official langi Equal Pay. redressed. range of issues before government. In recent years the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform 1986, Zealand”. the Ministry has worked on issues of income, main­ Does your party intend to amend the Human Rights requiring a 1990 referendum on Proportional Williams s National: National will: tenance, health, housing, education, employment eq­ Commission Act? If so, how? Representation? •Regard the Treaty as the founding document o f NZ. tution had t< uity, child care and pornography — to name but a Green: This was promised by the Labour Gov­ Green: The Green Party will broaden the scope of •Resolve misunderstanding relating to the Treaty. Treaty of W few. ernment for this election. In a true democracy, ev­ the Human Rights Commission Act to recognise all •Establish a national consensus on the future role charter. Som National: Key issues for a National Government are ery vote should count. people as significant and having a contribution to o f the Treaty. the line they to: society. NLP: Absolutely. •Ensure that the unique language and culture of the a) Ensure equitable access to health care and how they’re j NLP: Needs greater teeth to act as a check and ba­ Labour: No, Labour proposes that a referendum be Maori is sustained. establish programmes for identifying those lance against Government legislation and' human held in 1991. •Quickly resolve outstanding Maori greivances that said. diseases which pose particular risks to rights abuses by government and non-government are genuine and proven. Williams women. National: We will implement a number of major re­ agencies. •Retain maori as an official language. b) Enable women to combine employment forms to improve both the procedures under which hard to see he •Encourage the learning of Maori on a voluntary Labour: Labour has before Parliament a Bill to Parliament operates and the wider electoral system. recognise the with family responsibility. basis. amend the Human Rights Commission Act by ex­ National will hold a binding referendum on elec­ c) Ensure equal opportunity in education. •Upgrade the Ministry of Maori Affairs to better out letting stu tending the grounds for unlawful discrimination to toral law matters prior to the end of 1992, including d) Encourage women to develop new skills and serve Maori needs. themselves ir include age; health status, which covers disability and questions on the method of electing the House of not to be dependent on welfare. •Recognise that some Maori children have special disease; sexual orientation; pregnancy; political opin­ Representatives, whether a second Chamber should e) Remove barriers to opportunity in the education needs which must be met as a matter of ion; trade union involvement; employment status; be introduced and if so, how it would be elected. workplace. urgency. 0 Increase the penalty for rape. beneficiary status; family status; and the indentity National will also establish a procedure whereby Difficulties •Integrate MACCESS within National’s post school of a partner or relative. a non-binding referenda can be held on any issue that education and training structures. Instead of attains the signatures of 10®7o of eligible voters on What is your party’s position on education and em­ National: In 1977 the National Government passed •Assist Te Kohanga reo movement with their quali­ the charter n< ployment for women, Maori and Pacific Islanders? a petition seeking such a referendum. the Human Rights Act. National supports the Act ty controls and more effective monitoring. clause whicl Green: The Green Party thoroughly supports edu­ and there are no proposals to amend it. What are your party’s general aims on environmen­ students’ cult cation and employment for all groups who are not Will your party support Government funded tal issues? guage needs in receipt of a fair share of such. We intend to ex­ What do you personally see as your main objectives pand opportunities in employment, such as increased childcare? Green: All our policies are based on Care for the if elected? with respect job-sharing, part-time work and quality childcare to Green: Definitely yes. Environment and its people as a priority. We sup­ tivity”. assist everyone to contribute to the workforce. The port the majority of policies as outlined in the “Vote Green: My main objective, whether I am elected or NLP: Yes. However, Green party has education for all as a major priori­ for the Environment” manifesto put forward by the not, is to have the contribution of women in society ty. 1 would work for the abolition of student fees, Labour Labour will turn the provision o f early child­ Coalition of NZ Environmental groups. valued. ate Director 1 hood care and education into a right. Funds devot­ as they disadvantage the very groups we need to help. NLP: Protection of the environment is paramount. NLP: Education issues, a Maori perspective and an said counci ed to care the education programmes, including We vigorously support the Kohanga Reo and Kuia Onus on producers of products, rather than con­ interest in women’s issues. foresee diffi< Kaupapa movements which will produce greater home-based care and Kohanga reo will be increased. sumers to fund anti-pollution programmes and Labour: To ensure fair social and industrial policies dents insiste numbers of future generations of Maori youth who •To safeguard parental earnings and protect childrens’ research. More teeth needed to control polluters. and green environmental policies. I have been as­ have the self-esteem to achieve higher levels of edu­ best interests, the Labour Government will provide heard in lan Labour: Labour has a strong record on environ­ sociated with all those areas as Minister of Hous­ cation and to gain more highly skilled employment. funding for after-school and school holiday care and than those i mental and conservation issues. At its core is a be­ ing, Conservation, Health and Labour in the past For Pacific Islanders, who face the burden of living education. courses 1 lief in sustainable development. Today’s resource few years. I greatly fear the damage National could away from their countries in an unaccommodating National: National’s policy on childcare will create decisions should not prejudice the needs of future do in all these areas. designed. society, more assistance should be provided in the an environment where working mothers have the best generations. Labour has made huge strides in pro­ National: No response to this question by our Brooks sai community. possible opportunities to combine employment with tecting NZ’s indigenous forest, public and private. deadline. pie should hi We also see the need for help with numbers of as­ family responsibilities. We will: It’s Resource Management Law Reform Bill reforms sisted immigrants. communicah •Continued page 15 guage they 14 — Craccum, 1 October 1990

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NEEDED NZ’s current i international cale down the HE ATI Council has passed the institute's student charter after AMERICA e as a peace- n international a year of pressure by the student's association. But a key IF YOU ARE clause giving students the right to express themselves in Maori •'18 + • Travelling June 1991 land has been T has been dumped. by Max Chappie tions auspices, • Competent at Outdoor Pursuits, Arts very construc- Last week the council said there was a growing The student charter Students are also or Crafts approved the joint agree­ number of courses taught spell out 20 rights and responsible for treating • Interested in working with Children & ntinue to con- ment with the students — entirely in Maori. But he seven responsibilities of staff with due respect and Teenagers peace-keeping a list of students’ rights said courses should be students and says the insti­ consideration, have and responsibilities under taught in the language tute has to consult the stu­ respect for the physical en­ THIS IS A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME! the new, more autono­ they were initiated. dents’ association about vironment and refrain CAMP AMERICA OFFERS: irship obliga- mous institution. decisions which may affect from harassment. They • Free Accomodation and Meals ow does your But the charter’s initia­ students and allow for stu­ also have a responsibility • Chance to meet International Friends »ns? tor, 1988 and 1989ATISA Committed dent representation on any to take an active interest in • Spending Money and Part Re­ lership in the President Brett Williams, The 1990 ATISA Presi­ new committees. the management and de­ imbursement of your Airfare )rity working is disappointed at the dent, David Rhodes, said It says the needs of stu­ velopment of the institute. • Tons of Fun scrapping of the important though he appreciated the dents and their learning Williams said the chart­ clause four which gave council’s reservations it shall be of primary impor­ er was a foundation docu­ Hear all about CAMP AMERICA at one of the e enabled the students the right to “ex­ was imperative that ATI monthly TREND TRAVEL CLUB meetings. Phone ingi Tribunal tance and that students ment meant to work to­ : to 1840. Un- press themselves in the two was seen to be living wi­ receive competent and ef­ ward partnership between now for a brochure:- :s are being official languages of New thin its commitment. fective teaching from students and the insti­ Zealand”. ATI’s 1990 charter says Call TREND TRAVEL. Ph (09)793-009 Fax (09)793-232 trained staff. tution. CPO Box 1916, Auckland. 500a Parnell Rd, Auckland Williams said the insti­ in article 7.3 that “We It says students must (ATI) accept the implica­ TREND TRAVEL in association with :ument of NZ. tution had to honour the have adequate access to in­ Consultation CAMP AMERICA for over 12 years. to the Treaty, Treaty of Waitangi in its tions of the Treaty of formation and resources He said that the objec­ he future role charter. Somewhere along Waitangi” and in 7.3.1. including their own files, tives of the institute in the line they have to settle that “This means affirm­ be free from sexual harass­ terms of students had been (Th^argeswmdjmostjesgectedjSunmiei^CMij^Programine) l culture o f the how they’re going to,” he ing biculturalism as a bas­ ment and have reasonable largely unwritten. Now FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES ;reivances that said. ic element in New Zealand access to staff to discuss that a charter had been Williams said it was society”. problems. agreed to students would SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY hard to see how they could Rhodes said although have a basis for making n a voluntary recognise the treaty with­ the world “honour” was complaints if they felt they fairs to better out letting students express not used the ATI was only Respect Rights were being done wrong, he CAREER OPPORTUNITIES themselves in Maori. playing lip service to the Other key clauses say said. n have special treaty. students must receive ac­ One of the most impor­ NURSING IN THE NINETIES is a matter of “We now have Te Ara curate information before tant aspects of the chart­ Difficulties Poutama (the new Maori l’s post school enrolling and have input er, said Williams, was that Instead of clause four, Faculty) to assist the many into all regulations govern­ the institute had to con­ DIPLOMA IN NURSING th their quali- the charter now includes a areas of ATI who have ab­ ing the conduct of stu­ sider the effects of deci­ toring. clause which says “That solutely no idea what bi­ dents on campus. sions on students and students’ cultural and lan­ culturalism and Maori as Student assessment consult with them. In the The Diploma in Nursing prepares graduates for comprehensive guage needs be treated an option means to them, must be valid and reliable, past many decisions were tain objectives nurse registration, and patient-centred nursing practice in hospitals with respect and sensi­ that therefore have under­ students work must be made purely on adminis­ and the community. tivity”. standable reservations.” marked within a month of tration or other grounds, am elected or However, ATI Associ­ Applicants who hold a tertiary qualification and have completed 3 men in society it being handed in, and the he said. years or equivalent tertiary study will be considered for a shortened ate Director David Brooks workload related to any “It’s getting them into course from 1991. Dective and an said councillors could Equitable course be achievable. that way of thinking. You foresee difficulties if stu­ Rhodes said clause four Student responsibilities can’t change work prac­ jstrial policies dents insisted on being did not imply ATI must listed include the responsi­ tices without addressing For further information telephone: have been as- heard in languages other make Maori translators bility to abide by the insti­ union concerns but at the ster o f Hous- than those in which the available in every class all tute’s rules, regulations The School of Nursing & Midwifery on (09) 497 - 099 ur in the past moment you can change lational could courses had been day, but would open the and bylaws, to make the all the things around the designed. possibility of a clear, most of opportunities courses, which is like stu­ or write to: istion by our Brooks said he felt peo­ equitable and honourable offered to them while at dents’ work practices, ple should have a right to set of guidelines which the institute and respect without consulting them. The School of Nursing & Midwifery Auckland Institute of Technology communicate in any lan­ were acceptable to all the rights of other It’s getting the institute ued page 15 Private Bag guage they wanted and parties. students. into that way of thinking.” Auckland

Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 15 LETTERS (Continued) •continued from page 17 DOCTORS ARE not, we men are in the majori­ CONSTITUTION ty of those who are violent. In I know the existing one is fair­ Women students - take Unless it's an over­ CONCERN stereotyped image, a Universi­ BASTARDS this respect men could learn a ly complex but the proposed heed - your voice should be ty campus is meant to be an en­ Dear Craccum, lot from women on how to be Dear Craccum and 'Varsity one baffles me. stronger — be strong and vo­ joyable, fun place to be. Where Upon visiting Student Health, less aggressive. public I am not totally opposed to cal - talk about it and search normal conventions are pushed I was very rudely spoken to by Remember, it has been men I am writing to express the this new Constitution it has the issues out! slightly aside. Where students a certain middle aged male doc­ that have started off most utmost concern about parts of some very good ideas. I do Maori students - Kia Kaha, can sit and talk, conceiving tor. I had the 'flu', but I was di­ wars, who rape and who beat the proposed AUSA Constitu­ however feel that it would be Kia Toa, Kia Manawanui! Kei great ideas (drug induced and agnosed as: "You're not sick, their wives. tion. As a Maori, tongan and a stupid to rush it through - Ngaro to waha; Exec - Rite all) and learn from one another. now you have to find another European New Zealand I be­ those who dive into water that tonu ti ke Moa, te Huia, te lieve that the proposed Consti­ they properly depth-tested whenua. However, all is not well. As way of getting attention!” and To says that women use tution is dangerous in that it frequently break their necks. Arohanui I scan the campus with my "Come back to me when their "sexuality as a weapon” erodes certain specific ele­ What is needed is consulta- Tavake Afeaki kaleidoscopic vision I notice you've got a fever and a severe is unfounded on fact. I would ments in favour of installing tion/debate/openners. many things. They are obvious headache."!!! I am no sincerely like to see where Re­ more general elements. In parti­ but yet nobody speaks about hypochondriac. (I wondered uben P Chappie has gotten his cular as I understand things - them. Apart from the latest, why I'm using a boxful of tis­ information. Surely women are the Womens Rep, the Maori most correct clothes to wear, sues everyday.) If I wanted to more than aesthetic egomani­ Rep, and OPIS Rep - are all to the fashion by most is "OK, I be psychoanalysed I would acs, who are hellbent on attrac­ be replaced by an "Equity” SUFFRAGE come here, I study here.... but have gone to a psychoanalyst. ting male attention and fight a Rep. Under the Equity Rep will Politics, elections, in our land that doesn't make it compulso­ He hassled me the whole time psycho-sexual battle with be sub-committees which deal its all a mystery in our hands ry for me to be friendly towards I was there, and he jumped to them? I personally like to think roughly with the existing above People die for the right to vote anyone.” Why people? conclusions on a number of that women are a lot better officer's duties. Why the f... but with no leadership we've got no hope Come on everyone mellow things. All I wanted to do was than that. out! Try and dig what's going to get better, not to get verbally should we do this? If China, Romania, El Salvador too, all repressed are we too accountability and accessibili­ The Khmer Rouge, those killing fields on around you. For some of abused. I got really pissed off. Moreover, it is any person's ty are some of the objectives of did their deaths meaning not yeald; yoii^ for god's sake, try and I came out feeling more worse prerogative (be they male or fe­ the new proposed Constitution — an outrage drop the Mickey Mouse imita­ than when I went in. What a male) to do whatever one along with direct efficiency - Tienanmen, and noble freedom reek havoc tion upper class accent (you waste of time. wants. If male's can't handle then why must this complex but we with all remain a savage know who you are). Whatever Yours faithfully, the fact that a woman is wear­ bureacracy be imposed in the Our parents taught us to love and cherish you do now it's your history. Top Cat ing a miniskirt, then that is a very areas where direct repre­ our right to live in freedom gained What memories do you want to P.S. Everyone else at Student male problem. No "sexual vio­ sentation is absolutely but under self oppression we remain have? As in all the big cities of Health was very nice and lence” as Mr Chappie puts it, essential? To kill and live for free democracy the world that I've been to friendly. can do away with that fact. I ask leave here to draw a we show its all a huge hypocracy (New Lynn not included) there Lastly, Mr Chappie believes heavy analogy. The four seats Our noble freedom we all abuse has been this "big city” syn­ NZ should legislate against for Maori people in Parliament we take for granted, no excuse; drome. People are said to be "nagging.” He claims that a bit ROTTEN RHUBARB were ''granted” by Parliament Safe in comfort in the womb less friendly and more reserved. of "slap and tickle” at the of­ in 1867 by statute. These were in stagnation lies our doom But that doesn't write off the Dear Ed fice has never been serious compaigned for and won by in­ the man oppressed, the colour black fact that everybody together Reuben P Chappie in the enough to legislate against. My terested and open minded peo­ in white vail the hatred stacks can make Auckland Uni more of 24th September 1990 Issue response is that when slapping, ple. The fact that there are only The white man conquers to repress a hard case place to be. Get states that violence is a human tickling, beating, raping, mo­ four seats is not exactly repre­ the black man struggling to express into it. Only you can make it "phenomenon.” This is true, lesting and idignities occur, sentative but at least they were The United Nations profess to protect us, work. but I think an important there is damn good ground for granted. If the Maori seats were Do they care how it really affects us The Observer qualification needs to be added. legislation. suddenly dropped by the par­ The freedom nations have lost sight (Steve Fonzyworth) That is, whether we like it or Marc-Rene Ruakere liament now there would be Of the importance of our right; some major upheavals as this The right to vote we take for granted is for the majority of the Maori the seeds of democracy Greeks once planted. (who are a minority) - the only So when our suffrage comes along way in which they can hope to don't hesitate it might be gone, have a say in their own destiny. Let the passion inside you burn AIRFARES The Maori, womens and show faith, and some concern. OPIS representative positions Circular Entrenchment were campaigned for and P. Rotondo, J. Wall obtained by good, open mind­

o ed students who were interest­ m cz >«(■0 d 3 ed that representation for SYDNEY $ 3 4 5 $ 3 9 9 • S C D * E — o_ minorities (even though wom­ Q QJ en are actually a majority - the THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - J . C / 5 < BRISBANE ------CD ------sad fact is that many in socie­ $ 3 8 4 $ 4 8 6 CO CO J Q • E. ty treat them as a minority) Family man o ^ ^ could exist at Exec leve. If they Family man TOKYO 8 9 0 $1465 o_ c r 3 0)< o° are dropped in favour of an Family man » 3. co^ "Equity” officer and sub­ With your glances my way a . £ ISTANBUL 3 S • committee infrastruture I can­ Taking no chances on the new day O ro o $1280 $ 2 4 6 5 § §S2 not believe that the representa­ Family man •a

16 — Craccum, 1 October 1990 LETTERS (Continued)

•Continued from page 18 This is clearly absurd and it ly illustrated student feeling on C O TTO N ON SEPARATING THE have a good cause, and if you is about time more balanced fe­ the issue. MANO A MANO males rebelled against such MEN FROM THE don't like it, demonstrate some Dear Editors, I stand ashamed that I could Dear Reuben P Chappie, strength of character and talk brutalising brainwashing by I wanted to discuss Trevor have thought that a largely BOYS I urge you to seek psycholog­ about the problem causing the their more extremist sisters, Bold'$ concept of the Maori as apathetic and uninformed stu­ It's good to see a bit of life ical help before your barely ade­ nagging, or move on. and worse, under guise of car­ indigenous people. He com­ dent body could have voted in back in the old 'varsity this year quate psychic defense crumble. As for violence being psy­ ing concern for women's pares the Maori to the Mexi­ a president who'is anything isn't it - the Drinking Horn be­ Should a woman call you a limp chologically based, if .you had welfare! cans, who were the invaders but; ignorant, unintelligent, ing a prime example recently. little excuse of a male it appears I suggest it is also time the a strong sense of who you are, and the original inhabitants of lacking in diplomacy, tact or However, there is one point I you could be scarred for life. you would know whether any news media in general gave California, who were the Indi­ finesse, or unable to relate to feel obliged to make - that is, Violence is indeed a human psychological warfare thrown less currency to such twisted ans. Similarly specious are the the diversity of people that he the women's topless skull. I phenomenon, however women your way is true or not. views. This is, after all, how the references to the annexations will encounter in pursuit of his have been told by some that it may find it harder to defend Your belief is 'violence is an brainwashing is allowed to take of Poland and Europe by Ger­ new job. was the first time in 4 years it's themselves from physical vio­ environmental phenomenon'. A hold and, I contend, poison the many and the Roman Legions I'm shocked to hear accusa­ been done, and I can tell you lence than psychological vio­ person's history has a lot to do nation's soul into the bargain. respecively. Obviously, foreign tions that just because Doug why from first hand. lence. I also suggest you do with their present reactions to Barbara Faithful! invaders are involved, and not ran on a platform of more something about your sexual situations. Secretary, indigenous peoples claiming drugs, drinking and partying, I was of the opinion that once paranoia, merely because your Saluting the flag has Credo Society Incorporated their own. that he may be somewhat un­ a male had got to varsity, he love making doesn't produce achieved very little you Trev Also, the ANC are not a tribe, aware of the actual require­ would have seen a pair of climatic results doesn't mean a Bold lover, and your 'Tower of FABIAN RETURNS but a body supported by all ments for the president and the breasts before but it seems I woman is trying to frustrate Power' needs reconstructing, South African tribes, and espe­ Dear Craccum, interests he should represent. have been proven wrong, judg­ your sexuality, it could mean beginning with the foun­ cially the Xhosa, who Trevor My, my, I do seem to have Yours articulately, ing by the reaction to the top­ you're not too good in bed. If dations. admits are the indigenous tribe. stirred up a hornets nest! S. M. Michael-Garnet Holt less skull my friends and I did a woman is using sex as a Yours, Thus the ANC represents large O'Sullivan and the truely unfor­ on Thursday. It is obvious that weapon, perhaps you should Rodney numbers of the original inhabi­ tunate Dave seem to be upset. ELECTORAL there are many men out there find someone who likes you? P.S. Your personal insult tants - who most certainly How dare I question their who's libido's become uncon­ Admittedly this could be hard towards me was humourous, were not the usually xenopho­ REFORM 'facts'. However, you are both trollable at the mere sight of a considering your narrow, shal­ but lacking any point. And was bic Boers, who aren't even Dear Editorial Folk, wrong! The first C raccum arti­ breast - unfortunately I was low and limited personality. unfounded. cle on this subject was taken African. Congratulations for the arti­ the recipient of their childish Yours in sexual contentment, Finally, David Rhodes is a cle on electoral reform. I know from a legal writ filed by Val behaviour. I can only thank my Son of Man good bloke, but people like a small multi-cultural country FEMINIST Smith some months before the male friends who were mature that was ruled by foreign M e tro article. The C raccum ar­ Chappie and Rhubarb are in­ enough (man enough?) to see MADNESS tyrants. These were thrown out MELLOW O U T ticle also preceded the M e tro deed dropkicks. Come October, the skull for what it was - a The Editor, 700 years ago this year. article. I wouldn't be surprised if they harmless bit of fun during a DUDES I felt only pity for your cor­ Since then this small country Now, Dave, you are a rude vote for the party that: drinking horn - and I am dis­ Roll on Doug Sadlier! The respondent ''AG'' at her fran­ has become more and more child. Do not threaten me for it a) Did a U turn on their cus­ gusted by the actions of the 1991 AUSA President. Doug tic and wildly irrational outburst democratic - yes, they have is highly unethical and decided­ tomary pro-nuke policy. majority of the other males who knows time. So he should too. about power, men, violence initiatives, referenda and ly foolish. Your attacks on my b) Criticises the wage accord considered me open slather for Doug's from the Sunshine and sex abuse (Craccum Sept. proportional representation. sexual endeavours were amus­ as an unfair burden on wor­ harrassment. State - W.A. - West Auck­ 3). And well she might remain ing but unoriginal. Indeed Dave, kers, while planning volun­ Bigoted majorities cannot im­ land, where there's heaps of anonymous! This was a barely pose their will on minorities, be­ you should really be quiet and tary unionism. It's easy to tell the men from bush, beaches, blackjumpers coherent rave from a seeming­ cause there are 2 dozen + do go and check your facts on c) Offers the moral bigots the boys at 'varsity this year. and backie dackie. ly deranged person in dire need governments to deal with mat­ the first C raccum article. (Meurant, Banks, Jones, The boys said "nice tits Doug wants to change Auck­ ters such as abortion. of help. Lee) and the con-men dis­ honey", the men said "nice land Uni next year. He wants it After all, who in their right Next, S. M. O'Sullivan. Yes Does it work? Yes, Switzer­ liked by their own race. skull Sandra" to be a more enjoyable place. mind would s a y :- I do know something about car­ land is one of the richest coun­ d) Has consistently disregard­ S. Ake Murray ake, kia kaha! Good shit, cinoma in situ. My sister died tries in the OECD. •"The majority of women are ed Maori interests. NORML Womens Team I reckon. from it. However, I don't think unaware that the man they e) Offers Rogernomics minus a Tim Hassall •continued on page 16 love is forcing their five year you do and I suspect your in­ heart under Ruth. volvement with the Medical f) Has won more seats while old child to have intercourse p a c i f i c School was solely experimen­ gaining fewer votes overall, VAAAAAA/ with him" etc. or VAAAAAA/ tal, they need unintelligent and has the most to lose un­ VAAAAAA/ Fleet •"W om en do not have penises Uml A creatures to experiment on. In­ der electoral reform. 10 20 Sylvia Pnfc Rd to force into people to gain a 100% cotton in sizes Od, L and XL Ml Wellington deed, I did discover a little gem g) ls the do-nothing party of Pb. 557 325 loss of anger, a sense of pow­ about you. It appears you are the apathetic. Roskill sup­ er" etc... homosexual (yuk!) and it is with porters cited dislike of other Then I went beyond pity for great surprise I find your view parties as the major reason her to disgust. Disgust at the on my parting comments. I for supporting National. Ho women's movement ex­ would have thought you would hum. UNIVERSITY EXAM tremists who have long fed have found them quite exciting. Yours third partially, TRIATHLON such sick pap to gullible fe­ But it does explain why you see J. M. Cotton males, and, with news media my letter as an affront to assistance to boot. feminism. It appears you are a CONDUCT Finally, disgust that Craccum delicate flower and must pro­ even saw fit to print that letter. tect your feeble little stronghold UNBECOMING Does your paper have no bot­ at all costs. Dear Craccum, tom line for publishing criteria? Lastly, it appears neither of Let me voice a large vote of Even all this aside, however, you have presented to your­ thanks to Doug Sadlier, our es­ I see a bleak future for this selves a balanced view. When teemed President Elect for country unless such mind evidence is not permitted to be demonstrating to students here poisoning ends; unless a little heard, when judges have his ability to fully manipulate truth and common sense is al­ drinkies with the victors, when the English language so as to lowed to get through all the evidence is misinterpreted, be able to give full vent to his feminist-inspired, anti-male, then justice is not served. This emotions in a manner that anti-capitalist society drivel. is wrong and should be righted. leaves little doubt with regard One key point: it is people to his intended message. who do wrong, not just men; However, Dave and S. M. ap­ In last week's C raccum , the so while focussing upon men pear to be blinded by the cause full and eloquent usage of the i f f l S d of feminism and the foolish be­ frequently used f..., as well as ; only may — indeed does - #905 IMS m t lief that a rampant feminist who excretion, pus etc leaves me, serve the selfish and nefarious #904 B&W&Green #90« ends of the women's move­ is now a judge is correct. What for one, in complete confidence Black & White Black & White ment, it is one-eyed and ab­ foolish boys they are and what with our future Political surd, to say nothing of a sad man I am! To think that Representative's diplomatic 3 or more... destructive to society as a supposedly intelligent men persuasiveness. O N L Y $ 2 3 .9 5 in cl GST !!! $21.95 each whole. could be so blind makes me Further, when the merely hu­ ______I suggest (among many weep. Mr MacNamara, think of mourous and witty heckling of ORDER FORM (Please print clearly) things) we focus upon the con­ where you stand and who you Politicians is not enough, I am Name: ______CODE QTY SIZE PRICE cept of individual responsibili­ are. If you take up a flag and pleased to see Dougie is more Address:______ty for our actions rather than carry it, good for you, but do than man enough to scream collective responsibility, which not carry it 'til eternity if the and yell abuse on educational of course places a spectre of facts show you wrong. Take policy at the National Party Phone: ______collective guilt upon all people, your defeat like a man. Maori Affairs spokesman. I am Send cheque /money-order to: Fabian Monty 2 sure that the beet-red face and Subtotal: or as radical feminists would Pacific Fleet : Clothing Division Postage/packing: $ 2 .5 0 say, upon all men! (my real name) the flying froth and spittle ful­ P.O. Box 2715 Auckland Central. Expet in 2 1 d a y s Total:

Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 17 LETTERS AUCKLAr TO THE EDITOR ART GAL NOTICES Craccum welcomes letters to the editor from readers, on Down to Earth: subjects of concern. These may be sent to us, or delivered ly in New Zeal (as indicated). Letters should preferably be typed (or written neatly) on one side of the paper only. Short letters are DELIVER TO POST TO FAX TO Large and exo preferred over long ones. All letters must include name, Craccum, 3rd Floor, Craccum, Craccum, tic sculptural address and telephone numbers of the writer, even if a non- Student Union Building, Auckland University Students Association, Auckland University nutely detailec de-plume is used. Obscene language may be deleted at the Auckland University. Private Bag, Students Assoc Inc, include grave editors' discretion, provided this does not appreciably alter or ATISA Office, ATI. Auckland. (09) 303-2236. feathers and bi the intended meaning of the letter. On display fror centre, at the gas station, on themselves to believe? And sue, then read and be damned, defeat. Our rule will be much dents, seems abhorrent (Ah!). RAPE MOTIVATION through until l the sports field and on T.V. is those cartoons. Very bizarre. I if not then bugger off! more sensible. Perhaps there needs to be Cartoons and Reuben P. Chappie, not as sick as the rapist didn't see any point to most of And now for a lighter note, So until next year you blokes change in relation to the office Are you insinuating that presently locked behind bars? them, maybe they were meant but first a message to all aspir­ and other Craccum readers, it's of Overseas Students - which An exhibition c punching a woman in the face It is time for men to take for women to understand only? ing correspondents for next farewells from Valhalla, be­ seems to be too small to deal original drawin cause remember, is justified if she manipulated responsibility for the minority of Very sexist methinks. year: I suggest a change of with all the overseas students cartoonist Trac his mind with a short skirt? Do their sex who intimidate the Letters. And I thought some topic and stop all this pro "We sunk our shafts into in this institution (and there are currently on vie' you think his brain is talking not majority of women, if only by of the ones in 1988 were bad and/or anti-feminist and homo heroes and virgins". heaps - spanning the colours ley Mezzanii Conan the Bloke his cock? If so I agree with you causing them the irrational (?) (looking back, the ones I wrote drivel. It's as bad as Christians of the rainbow). I would sug­ mid-September when you refer to sexual vio­ fear you write of (C raccum were truly appallingly self- vs Freethinkers which equals P.S. Though I may have to wait gest having a collective in lence as of the mind. It is a sick 17/9/90). centred), but so many of this boring! till next year to read this if Crac- which all overseas student Putting the Lar mentality to want to use sexu­ I understand from your letter year's were just mountains of c u m 's habit of not printing my groups may be represented. An exhibition" ality, which is a good thing, in that you would have women drivel written by the same peo­ Last week H Plantaginate letters for 8 to 10 weeks at a cartography in a violent way. So therefore I accept the crimes being com­ ple under different pseudo­ mentioned the Ancient Greeks stretch is anything to go by... But there is no need for the since European ask you is it a short skirt that mitted against them in order to nyms. Does anyone remember and democracy, concerning What a bloody carry on, eh? "doing away with" of the po­ rently on view drives a rapist or his need to avoid being labelled a "butch what they were all about? Does Demos-Kratai or people's rule. sitions of MSO and WRO. Es­ floor galleries. dominate, the need for power lezzo femmo” . I for one, am not anyone care? Probably the I haven't much to say about of EQUITY? sentially, you as the instigators and control? As you mentioned prepared to accept such be­ most blatant example of stu­ Plantaginate's comments ex­ Dear Steve, Ella & Des, of this situation need to come 'women are physically ine- haviour. To dwell on the dent apathy this year, there cept to connect Demos-Kratai This is about the new pro­ out, get down and start talking LOCKERS quipped' to rape, however you damaging aspects of some men was nothing really worth read­ with Piglet's editorial where he posed "constitution” for the about this shit. Not to say that The Auckland think they are 'mentally will increase public awareness ing. And half of mine didn't mentioned the constitution, AUSA. It has come to my at­ it is all bad - but like I said dents Assoc equipped' to commit psycho­ of them and their victims. By even get printed even though AUSA's population and its tention that you intend to get some of it is not on. you've gotta g< logical crimes. Are you imply­ making violence against wom­ they were short and, I thought, Financial turnover, and to come this document passed through refund. If you'i ing that women use their minds en socially unacceptable, we humourous. Sorry Eds, that up with an awesome idea for "fair or foul” before the end of Yours with concern, hire your lock) and inevitably cause rape not initiate the process of change means you get less beer. future management of this term. O.K., firstly - it is a good James Tapueluelu $10.00. See > only with their bodies but by towards a safer community, Max's articles, while very University. Conan the Bloke's document - it makes us mem­ Acting Overseas Students' between 9 ani their need for 'ego gratifica­ not only for women and chil­ well written, were not always idea is for a student-kratai on bers of the Exec - accounta­ Officer refund/rehire. tion'? What a price to pay for dren, but everyone. To accept relevant to students, probably the ancient Athenian model ble, to the students for our 3 pm on Nove one's ego. I would grant any­ that violence has been a feature because there wasn't enough namely an Assembly of Every­ respective actions. The pro­ one with more intelligence than of our society since time im­ happening. It seemed like a vain one in the Quad or someplace CARS & FEMINISTS posed system will see a lot Next year lock to ask for violence. memorial and that it is therefore attempt to raise the level of stu­ appropriate at 1pm, where more student participation in Dear Everyone, $18.00. You i Your understanding of rape not worth thinking about, dent newspapers, a bit like everyone would vote on each policy making and also the Why do idiots insist on rev­ next year on N as a sexual crime alone is ladelling effluent out of a sew­ and every decision, and policies might help you to assuage your financial and administrative ving their motorbikes (and cars) 14, 1991. warped. It is violence against guilt, but that does not comfort er with a silver spoon really. would follow accordingly. The aspects of the AUSA. as loud as they can and then women deriving from men with the victims, past, present, and Perhaps he's too good for us, agenda for this meeting would roaring down the road between negative attitudes towards future, of men unable to con­ students don't really deserve be prepared by a Council of a But this new streamlined ap­ the Library and the Cafe? A.M.E.R.I. women fullstop. It is bastards tain their passions. someone who writes articles few hundred or so, managed by proach to student affairs will Despite what they may think it On the 1st of Oc like you who say after a rape L.H.M. for the Listener. an inner or upper council - or leave behind "proper represen­ is not cool and clever - it's be held a Special ''Well dear you were wearing a Technically the paper was Presidency — of two dozen or tation" for many groups on only pathetically sad! Am I the ing of the Acad< short skirt you must've asked GORT'S GRUMBLE excellent (thank you Tony I'll so, who would ensure the campus - all on the part of ex­ only one who feels this way (or die Earth Roll for it” , Dear Eds, have a jug of Red thanx), but Council prepared the right pediency. I refer specifically to perhaps I don't understand the Individual that cause the devastating psy­ Well here we are at the end I'm sure if the computer wasn't agenda, and to make them in­ Article VIII - The Executive - hidden significance to this be­ Advancement. chological effects of rape to be of another year of C raccum . stuffed then everyone would clude any item called for, keep­ Section I.A. A new position on haviour)? multiplied. Not only does one Some of it I liked, some of it I have had a much easier job in ing an overall tab on the the Executive is created called Rodney! You'll be learning This SGM is beii have to cope with the didn't but most of it I didn't getting it to the printers on Council. This is not to say that the Equity Officer which will in Maori - wow! I'm sure every­ the four executi denegrating feelings but have give a shit. time. I think they got a bit shit­ either the Council or the essence replace the current po­ one was so impressed when the committee to suffer from feelings of guilt. It is certainly obvious that the ty towards C raccum at times, Presidency would have any sitions of Maori Students' Rep, they heard that patronising 1991 and also As for your opinion of asser­ most consistently outstanding and this could have been great power - that would lie Women's Rights Officer and statement. You obviously hope ( vote on a motioi tive women who maintain their contributions to C raccum this avoided. with the Assembly who would the Overseas Students' Officer. by stating this (and the rest of name of the clut right that every individual has year were the 'PubLick Eye' Well that's heaps. More than have a say in absolutely every­ your banter) that people will be held in the L to say no to sex... I cannot reports. Surely some of the enough in fact, but as you said thing, hence all decisions I do not agree with this move realise you, like R. M. Bennet, Room at Aucklai comprehend how you can see greatest pieces of student you were going to throw all would be duly executed. - it is frightening in its impli­ are so culturally aware. Will you 6.30pm. This is this as violent and harmful. It is newspaper literature ever. And sorts of shit in the last issue, cations for these groups and too be running for some have a say in tl merely sometimes a situation that's not just because pub- this seems perfectly suited! This could work. It worked their right to be represented on presidential position next year? ! your club for n< that occurs when one partner visiting is also one of my Gort, for a major city-state of some Exec. Firstly, it is essential that To the Ferns: What's all this isn't in the 'mood' hey! that's favourite hobbies. Always well Ed '88 Craccum 400,000 with a voting popula­ we as a student body/ organi­ garbage about rape as a means okay. Access to sex isn't a right written and relevant to stu­ tion of about 40 or 50,000 free sation recognise the "right” of feeling in control? (Re BLF Secretary of i of anyone. There is rape in mar­ dents, who but a boring non­ CONAN THE POLI­ nativeborn male citizens over (and I emphasise this) of Maori No. 9 38...) Men who rape are riage. Sex is not a game of tug drinker could not like it? the age of 18. In our case, TICAL SCIENTIST students - being the people of not using it as a power thing, and war but physical sexual The Womenspace articles, everyone would have the vote, the land - tangata whenua - they are sick, bullying individu­ HEARING 1 violence merely illustrates a particularly the cartoons, al­ Dear Craccum, one up on the Greeks who to have a "voice" at the level als - nothing more. As for "A The free hearinc weakness of the mind. ways struck me as being very Gimme some space you themselves had one up on the of Exec. Time and time again Woman Aware" - you say by August study bi Karen negative. Many valid issues bastards! shambles that is called modern we as the AUSA have resolved supporting porno we are en­ popular that they were negated by the manner in So this is the last C raccum of democracy — which is really to support the struggle of Maori couraging rape! Does the fact MEN'S which they were presented and the year, and by all the gods more of a demos-elected oligar-' in this land. The removal of the that we allow movies like "Fri­ ed again in Octo Organiser John the antagonistic attitudes of and Fred Dagg, Conan the chy. The Athenian Council had Maori Students' Officer from day The 13th" to be shown say RESPONSIBILITY Disabled Student the writers. If women want to Bloke is pissed off. I've submit­ about 400 and the Presidency Exec is not on - it is "not that it's OK to brutally murder Dear Rhubarb Johnson, ficer, says that be treated as equals, which ted four letters since my last 50, all selected by lot. Natural­ negotiable". teenagers? I think not. Ferns, Women fear men because they should, then they letter in Issue 18 and since ly that won't do for us, but your arguments get more stale people were test we have a reason to do so! As days, with man shouldn't gripe so much if they none of them went in I've had we'll find an appropriate way. Of the other two positions - everytime. Give it and us a rest! a victim of one man's sexual are treated by men the same to withdraw two of them, since women (who make up over half A Male missed out. The I and physical violence, I now ciation reports thi way they treat other men: as a they were out of date. If this is­ Now really one of the only of the student population) need (who therefore is part of the struggle with my fears of men ings were giv< bunch of bastards! Yeah so the sue contains the remaining real problems for the Athenian to be represented in their own rapist group) in general. It is difficult to dis­ potentially seriou: world's a bit fucked if a lot of two, plus this one, then I will model was its lack of any right also. The possibility that sociate one man from another, people have that attitude, but be slightly less pissed off. If strong leadership. We won't the new position of Equity RODNEY REVILES the majority of when I know that all men are problem free. Th constant griping and destruc­ not, then a message to both really have a need for any Officer may be held by a person REUBEN physically capable of such ap­ tive criticism doesn't help, isn't Slaine and Holy Bum: I am not sociation will be strong leadership, it's hardly who may not be fully aware of Dear Reuben P. Chappie, palling actions. Do I know that what most men do? Does ignoring you. I had a nice Tuesday and We< likely we'll be going to war as womens' issues, let alone is­ Your argument reeks of the whether the man on campus, this mean that feminists are friendly scathing reply for the October, at the the Athenians did for 30 to 40 sues relevant to Maoris or the 'blame the victim' syndrome. on the bus, at the shopping more equal than they have led both of you. If they're in this is­ ment language I; years, culminating in their wide spectrum of overseas stu­ Women nagging you probably •continued on page 17 NOTICES AUCKLAND CITY KENNETH SUBVERSIVE ACTS HELP! AUCKLAND TOURNEY TEES ART GALLERY MAIDMENT A collection of short stories by To whoever I lent my 14.203 OBSERVATORY A N D SW EATS (Developmental Psychology) NZ women writers. Submis­ Winter Tourney shirts on sale NOTICES THEATRE notes to at the end of last year Programme for the month of sions for the above anthology from Engineering School Exec or beginning of this year: I October. Down to Earth: The Boyle fami­ United Theatresports to Dr C Dunsford, R.D.2 room. T-shirts $11. Sweats Championship and Festival would really like them back but The Auckland Observatory, ly in New Zealand. Matakana, Northland. $27. Season. Every Sunday to Nov I can't remember who you are. One Tree Hill Domain, off Man­ Deadline October 31 1990. Also limited amount of Easter Large and exceptionally realis­ 25 at 8pm. Teams of profes­ Anna McDonald ukau Rd, is open every Tuesday Stories may be subversive in Tourney clothing available. T- tic sculptural reliefs with mi­ sional actors compete in impro­ Ph 5222366 evening to the public from terms of content, theme, style, shirts $16. Sweats $28. Hood­ rsity nutely detailed surfaces which vised games. "Death defying 7.30pm until 10pm. There will language etc. ed Sweats $36. c In c, include gravel, twigs, glass, comedy." Tickets: $15. Con­ Maximum length 4000 words. SUMMER be an interesting audio/visual feathers and bits of newspaper. cession $12. Bookings: The Send stories now. ACCOMODATION on SPACE ART. In the last few Corner Phone 330-3206. Please send SAE for return of decades the pace of planetary On display from 11 September work. 1990-1991 exploration has been breathtak­ rrent (Ah!), through until 28th October. HELLISH HOUSE in Wellington ing. Compare Chesley THANK GOD IT'S jeds to be Cartoons and Comic Strips: Bonestall's magnificent 1950s PARTY FEES BOYCOTT for students in self-catering 3 the office vision of out then unexplored OVER flats close to Victoria Universi­ ts - which An exhibition of 45 full-sized The Pres invites you all to the FESTIVAL planets and the spacecraft en­ Celebrate end of "exam blues” nail to deal ty and Wellington City Centre, original drawings by political Hellish Hell House II Beach par­ Second October, QUAD, visaged, with our technology and party til you drop on Sun­ is students in Trinity Newman Hall of Resi­ cartoonist Trace Hodgson are ty, Saturday 10th November; 12-2pm and Barbeque. Beer, today. The dome will open all day November 11th (day after id there are dence, Wellington. currently on view in the Welles­ end of exams, Cafe and Mez­ Live Bands, RAGE, RAGE, evening and viewing if the last exam). Tickets $7 for sale the colours ley Mezzanine. Opening zanine floors. Live bands and RAGE!!! 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ORIENTATION 1991 you've gotta go - collect your Peter Watkins, producer of The do this year, but I'd like to hear "1990 — The Issues," screen­ ing TV Tuesday nights want refund. If you're staying - re­ Journey and War Game. from you soon. Orientation applications for Ar­ sm, intelligent, dilligent, motivated, hire your locker for 1991 for The Peaceful Screen: towards tists and performers interested Tapueluelu are now open. articulate people for their au­ $10.00. See your Custodians a more sharing relationship be­ “ FRAME-UP, > Students' between 9 and 3pm for your tween the mass media and the LUSA NOTICE This is for Orientation 1991, dience. Failing that - students Officer open to all, but applications will do. If you're interested con­ refund/rehire. Do this before public. University Conference Lincoln University Students As­ TAKE II" must be in by October 31. tact Ella Henry (President) at 3 pm on November 30, 1990. Centre, 22 Symonds Street, sociation produces several A video produced by David You can get a form from AUSA AUSA or Simon Coffey (Social IINISTS Tuesday October 16, 1990, publications in the course of a Bradbury (1990), for CEFTA, Next year locker hire will cost 8pm. reception on Campus. Or see Activities Officer) on 390-789 year, including a 13 issue tab­ Campaign Exposing the Frame- the Social Activities Officer, Si­ or in the Union Reception $18.00. You can start hiring loid newspaper, an annual sist on rev- up of Tim Anderson, in Sydney. mon Coffey if you require more Office. next year on Monday January quarto orientation magazine, an s (and cars) 14, 1991. information. annual A5 student handbook Will be screened at ATI, 12 noon n and then . FIELD CLUB Simon Coffey and an Annual Report. this Tuesday October 2 in the ad between SAO Auckland University Field Club In producing the above publica­ Upper Level of B Block cafe. WOMENSPACE the Cafe? A.M.E.R.I.C.A AGM. 7pm, Tuesday October tions, the editor is responsible nay think it NOTICES On the 1 st of October there will 2nd. Botany Tearoom (behind for the following functions. (All welcome - donations ap­ iver - it's MELANOMA be held a Special General Meet­ Biosciences Library). * seeking advertising support. preciated). WHAT'S ON. d! Am I the AWARENESS WEEK ing of the Acadamey for Mid­ * editing contributions. 23 October - 1 November :his way (or dle Earth Roleplaying and * determining editorial policy. The organisers offer their apol­ Students and staff are invited "Women's Art 1990" erstand the Individual Character COMMUNITY * encouraging student input. ogies for unavoidable post­ to attend spot check clinics be­ Organised as a fund raising ef­ to this be- Advancement. BOARD NOTICE * recruiting part time and vo­ ponement of the previous tween 12.30 — 1.30pm No­ fort for B roadsheet and the lunteer staff. screening at ATI, on Sept 18th. vember 5th — 9th inclusive at >e learning This SGM is being held to elec Maori tutors for Pre-exam ad­ Auckland Women's Health The Association is seeking to Student Health Service. sure every- the four executive positions for vice. Once again the Student Council. ASA Gallery. appoint a person with the >sed when the committee of the club for Learning Unit is providing Maori following attributes. Datronising 1991 and also for the club to tutors to assist Maori students * enthusiasm for journalism HARRASSMENT PROCEEDURES ously hope vote on a motion to change the with pre-exam problems. Tutor SPECIAL GENERAL and publications. University policy is that harassment is totally unacceptable. If you the rest of name of the club. The SGM will times are available by going to MEETING * interest and initiative in are being subjected to offensive or unwanted attention by a staff }eople will be held in the Lower Common Rm 116, Maori Studies Dept, or advertising sales. It is not on. member or student, you can talk confidentially with any member VI. Bennet, Room at Auckland University at phone for appointment - Ella * knowledge of technical as­ of the Contact Network or the Mediator for assistance and/or re. Will you 6.30pm. This is your chance to Henry, 390-789 (bus), pects of publications. It has been cancelled. support. for some have a say in the direction of 8 20 0 6 1 4 (ah). * wish to involve and encou­ next year? your club for next year. Contact Network 1990 rage students. It is no longer happening on at's all this Who: Where: Extn No: THIRD * high standards. as a means Struan Judd Wednesday 3rd October be­ * familiarity with desktop Mike Austin Architecture 8630 I? (Re BLF Secretary of A.M.E.R.I.C.A INSTALMENT cause it is not happening this publishing systems. year at all. Steve Britten Geography 8455 10 rape are BOYCOTT It would ideally suit a person Joan Diamond Continuing Education 7833 iwer thing, Wendy Garvey Architecture Library 8643 with student newspaper expe­ Don't turn up to the Rec Centre ig individu- HEARING TESTS Val Grant School of Medicine 795-780 X6555 If you are paying by instalment rience who wished to start a at 1pm unless you want some , As for "A Ian Houston School of Medicine 795-780 X6768 The free hearing tests in the and wish to participate in the career in the publishing indus­ exercise, because there certain­ you say by Tineke Liebregs Chemistry 8345 August study break were so boycott, please come and sign try. This is a full-time position, ly won't be a General Meeting ve are en- Peter Lorimar popular that they will be repeat­ the pledge book at AUSA re­ starting mid-November 1990 there. Maths and Stats 8773 3s the fact Fiona McAlpine Music ed again in October, ception. Don't boycott on your and finishing at the end of No­ 7405 is like "Fri- Cluny McPherson Sociology 8657 Organiser John Lambert, the own, join us now - sign the vember 1991, with the possi­ shown say Lola Marshall Chemistry Disabled Student Resource Of­ book. bility of re-appointment. The 7513 illy murder Jenni Rains ficer, says that almost 200 Make them wait - pay them remuneration package consists HOLIDAY MONEY Zoology 8496 lot. Ferns, Anna Rees Fine Arts 8216 people were tested in the two late. For further info contact of a base component of $ 15- Part-time money can be made more stale Margaret Rotondo Accounting days, with many still having Ella Henry (Pres), or Roger Pym GOO, supplemented by com­ by selling capping magazines to 7182 d us a rest! Kath Showcross Law Library 8019 missed out. The Hearing Asso­ (EVP) or Whaitiri McKaere mission on advertising sales. people in your spare time. Or if A Male Lane West-Newman Sociology 8665 part of the ciation reports that while warn­ (Resource Officer). Further information may be ob­ you're on the dole. Joanne Wilks English 7059 pist group) ings were given of some tained by phoning the Adminis­ potentially serious hearing loss, Education Action Group meets trative Secretary (03) 252-456. True, it's not capping time any Student Association (Ph 390-789) WLES the majority of people were Tuesday 1pm, Room 138 (be­ Written applications close more, but non-university people Richard Comes AVP 849 problem free. The Hearing As­ hind TV Room). Come along Thursday 4 October, and should don't care about that, they just Aroha Panapa Maori Students Off. 868 sociation will be back again on and be as subversive as you like be addressed to: President, Lin­ want a capping magazine. Susan Rae Women's Rights Off. 858 tapple, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9-10 ... help save Education. For fur­ coln University Students' Asso­ eeks of the Mediator (Ph 737-999) October, at the Library Base­ ther information see as above ciation (Inc). PO Box 7, Lincoln If you're interested, call Tony at Mary Brake syndrome. Room 4, Lower 7478 ment language laboratory. notice. University, Canterbury 8150. 366-0413 or 523-3101. )u probably Lecture Theatre i/7 page 17 Craccum, 1 October 1990 — 19 FREEPOST 1327 SHIRTS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ALL WARNOCKS BRANCHES. Upstairs Bargain House. Kaitaia. PRIVATE BAG NO.8 Top Town Print Centre. Bank St. Whangarei. Kiwi Transfers. O’Shannessy St. Papakura. NEWTON AUCKLAND Kiwi Shirts. Station Market. Lower Hutt. T.M. Peter Menswear, Taumaranul. Cnr. K. Rd. & Liverpool St. Tops and Bottom. King Edward St. Dunedin Dalllsons Menswear. Kawerau. SlT H E CONSERVATION CENTRE Auckland Ph 379 279 Scorpio 77, George St. Dunedin. Ace T Shirts Colombo St. Christchurch. T Shirt City. Quay St. Auckland City. H»! 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