A press release by Ōtautahi for Fees Free, a group created by UC students in support of clubs on campus, said “students nationwide have pushed back against the government’s decision to axe the scheme completely, and UC students are no different,” demanding the government “reinstate the scheme.”

Thousands of students around the country are still uncertain on whether their decision to go to University based on this financial support will be there to help them when their turn arrives.

Despite inflation easing, Christchurch students continue to struggle with rising rent and living costs. With many spending over half their income on housing, affordability is shaping major concerns ahead of the upcoming election.

A new bill introduced by NZ First aims to make English an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand. While supporters say it simply formalises what already exists, critics argue it could impact the future use of te reo Māori and raise questions about political priorities and legislative costs.

This year, we have seen Jacinda Ardern’s story told in both her memoir “A Different Kind of Power” and the recently released “Prime Minister” film. These releases were a hard launch of Ardern reasserting her political identity, utilising written word and film.

Te Pati Māori continue to haka and waiata loud and proud within the walls of the Beehive, though many have taken to social media exclaiming they have ‘haka fatigue.’ This new term has become popular on apps such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok as content creators use their platforms to express how tired they are of haka.

It’s no secret that for young people, getting any sort of job is tough going at the moment. Amidst job cuts and a spluttering economy, unemployment for 15-24 year olds is sitting just shy of 13% according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.

At just 21 and 22, Dylan Smart and Xaiver Dickason would be a full decade younger than the current youngest councillor, Tyla Harrison-Hunt. Both agree students need to be paying close attention to the political climate right now.

On the footsteps of parliament on May 21, around 1000 people stood in solidarity with Te Pati Māori. Three of their MPs faced suspensions for the viral haka sparked by the debate of the Treaty Principles Bill. The Privileges committee named the haka ‘disorderly’ for interrupting a vote.

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Arguably the pinnacle social media app for young people, political parties and individual politicians alike have been flocking to Tik Tok.

As speed increases, so do opinions. The Christchurch Southern Motorway is the latest stretch of road to get people revving.

The 2023 general election marked the first time I could go out and truly have a say as to who I want in charge of my country, and I wanted to make sure I had done my homework – Possibly contrary to popular belief, I was not alone.

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